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Care-A-Lot Child Care Center

Daycare center in Derby, NY. 7821 Erie Road, P.O. Box 404, Derby, NY 14047

2.6 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (716) 549-0585Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity85 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2023

About the program

Care-A-Lot Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Derby, New York, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 85 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Care-A-Lot is a child care provider with five locations in the Buffalo, New York area serving children ages six weeks to eleven years.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Care-A-Lot Child Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $893 a month.

Infant places160 to 12 months
Toddler places121 to 2 years
Preschool places393 to 5 years
School age places185 years and up

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 39415
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity85 children
Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

I was concerned that my (mildly) special needs child was being ignored by their “teachers” while at daycare. This was confirmed when I picked my child up and was having a health issue, child was struggling to breathe, which was not addressed by staff. This is neglect. I pulled my child from this center immediately. I wrote to the admins stating my concerns and to notify them that my child will not return, and they…

Nicole S · 1/5 on Google · 3 years ago

My child was harmed at this daycare center several years ago. Owner Pat Depan refused to refund daycare fees after we pulled our child. They will not admit wrongdoing or show empathy and at the time of this incident did not have cameras.

Kristy Lavalle · 1/5 on Google · 3 years ago

Both of our sons love their friends, teachers, and all the staff! They take great care of the children and provide many activities for them to play and learn from!

Angie Thomas · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago

Our son has been going here for a few years now, Ms Sara is absolutely wonderful and very accommodating!! The staff have alway been friendly and courteous, my son seems to really enjoy going.

Christina Werner · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago
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Getting there

7821 Erie Road, P.O. Box 404, Derby, NY 14047

Questions about Care-A-Lot Child Care Center

Is Care-A-Lot Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Care-A-Lot Child Care Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 39415), with a licensed capacity of 85 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Care-A-Lot Child Care Center take?

Care-A-Lot Child Care Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Care-A-Lot Child Care Center cost?

Care-A-Lot Child Care Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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