Every question parents ask before enrolling.
Hours, tuition, subsidies, ratios, sick policy, food, security — answered. Don't see yours? Call us at (716) 625-9400.
Schedule a TourGeneral
Where are you located?
4945 Beach Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Our two buildings sit side-by-side on the same property.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. We're closed on most major U.S. holidays. The annual closure calendar is posted in January.
What ages do you serve?
6 weeks through 12 years.
Enrollment
How do I enroll?
Schedule a tour first. After the tour, we provide an enrollment packet and hold a tentative spot for 5 business days while you decide.
How far in advance should I enroll?
Infant care: 3–6 months ahead is normal. Toddler and preschool: 1–3 months. Kindergarten Readiness Program: enroll in the spring before the September start. Summer camp: spots fill in March.
Can I tour without enrolling?
Yes. There's no obligation. Most families tour 2–3 centers before deciding. 30-minute private tours run Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Programs
What's in the Kindergarten Readiness Program?
Structured letters, numbers, pre-writing, fine-motor work, and the social-skills routines kindergarten teachers actually want — turn-taking, listening, transitions, line-up. 1:8 ratio with a certified lead teacher in our purpose-built second-building classroom. Full-day wrap-around care available for working parents.
Tuition
How much does it cost?
See our tuition page for current weekly rates by age group.
Do you accept childcare subsidies?
Yes — NY State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Niagara County DSS childcare subsidies. We can walk you through the application during your tour.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes. Exact percentage is confirmed during your tour and varies by program combination.
What does it mean that you're a Head Start program?
Head Start is the federal early-childhood program — the national standard for education, health, nutrition, and family-engagement services. As a certified Head Start program, we follow those federal standards across our classrooms, and income-eligible Niagara County families may qualify for free or reduced tuition through the program. We help you check eligibility and complete the application during your tour.
Daily Life
What are your teacher-to-child ratios?
Infant 1:4, Toddler 1:5, Preschool 1:7, Pre-K 1:8, School Age 1:10. We meet or exceed every NY OCFS minimum, and real-world ratios are usually better.
Is food included?
Yes — breakfast, lunch, and two snacks at no additional cost. Menus are posted weekly. We accommodate common dietary restrictions and allergies.
What's your sick policy?
Children with a fever over 100°F, contagious illness, or two or more episodes of vomiting/diarrhea need to stay home for 24 hours after the last symptom. Full policy in the parent handbook.
Do you provide diapers / wipes / formula?
Diapers and wipes: families provide. Formula: families provide. Cribs and bedding: we provide.
Do you communicate with parents during the day?
Yes. Daily photo updates and notes for infants and toddlers. Pickups, drop-offs, meals, and naps logged in real time via the parent app.
Safety
Are your buildings secure?
Yes. Both buildings have keypad-secured entry. All staff are background-checked, CPR-certified, First Aid-certified, and Mandated Reporter trained.
Are the playgrounds separated by age?
Yes. We have two separate playgrounds, plus a trike track, age-appropriately divided.
What if there's a weather closure?
We follow Starpoint Central School District's weather closure decisions for our school-age program and most of our other programs.
Still have a question?
Call us at (716) 625-9400 — Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Or schedule a tour and ask in person.
