Daycare center
The Child Campus
AgesInfant to preschool
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Daycares and preschools in Amherst, NY
21 licensed programs · median published tuition $893 a month · 9 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Butterfly Kisses Childcare, Amherst
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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Four Seasons Child Care Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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Home daycare
My little lucky charms
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
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Daycare center
BrightPath Niagara Falls Boulevard Child Care Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNot rated
Montessori
Amherst Baby & Child Care Center, Inc.
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
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Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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Shining Stars Daycare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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University at Buffalo Child Care Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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Bornhava
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
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Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Chc Learning Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Early Childhood Research Center
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
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Ohr Temimim
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Licensed home daycares in Amherst
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahadori, Narges Family Day Care | 14228 | 953154 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Claudine, Mahoro Family Day Care | 14226 | 884709 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Great Thinkers Family Daycare, LLC Family Day Care | 14226 | 897077 | 8 | school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Amherst
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just for Kids (236 E. Maplemere Road) School Age Child Care | 14221 | 886914 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Just for Kids (480 Willow Ridge Drive) School Age Child Care | 14228 | 886912 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Town of Amherst School Age Child Care | 14228 | 907375 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Town of Amherst Youth Board School Age Child Care | 14226 | 41820 | 110 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Amherst: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Amherst?
Amherst has 21 licensed programs on the New York register: 13 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 4 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Amherst?
7 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $893 a month, and $953 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Amherst?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.