Ripen With Us Child Care Center, Inc.

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by Ripen With Us Child Care Center, Inc. and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes Ripen With Us Child Care Center, Inc.’s capacity as “16 Infants, 36 Toddlers, 48 Preschoolers and 51 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Infant places

16

Toddler places

36

Preschool places

48

School-age places

51

Program opened

May 1, 2000

Registration through

April 30, 2028

School district

Kenmore

OCFS region

Buffalo Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.1 average comes from 50 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star34
• 4 star5
• 3 star1
• 2 star1
• 1 star9

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  4 years and two children. Great setting with the good people. Amazing caring educators and personable administrators.

  Michael YatesMay 12, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Ripen With Us is a phenomenal daycare. My son went there for 4 years, until he started kindergarten this past year. Even when I bought a house and moved 20 minutes away, I still drove my son to Ripen because they were truly just that worth it. Every teacher there is committed to the children's well- being and growth. The facility is clean and well-kept. The playground was recently updated, just showing that the daycare is actually pouring its funding back into the kids. They consistently achieve goals set out; between training staff for kids needs, updating the facility, creating events for the kids to have educational and fun experiences. They put the work in, to simply put it.The staff here became more than staff, they became friends, and to my son, like family. He still asks about them consistently, so we keep in touch occasionally with the teachers. The teachers and director here were by my side for years while my son hit new milestones and challenges. When my son was struggling verbally, Carriejo went out of her way to help provide me with the resources for my son to obtain needed therapies, then she went a step further and guided me through each step of the way. She attended each IEP phone conference to help me advocate for my son's needs, and even came up with ideas of her own like transitioning my son to the next age room early, so he could be around other kids who had a stronger vocabulary. After a couple years of Speech and OT Therapy, which was set up right at the daycare for everyone's convenience, my son excels now. Also, my son used to have horrible separation anxiety, which the whole team came together to help us on during morning drop-offs. My son quickly grew comfortable here. There were also personal family matters I had that they handled in the utmost sensitivite, caring and professional manner. Carriejo, Nancy, Taylor, Mariah, Dale, Abdi, Ms Coralis, Sarah and Linda. Those are just a few of the stars that deserve all of the recognition for their commitment to childcare. Honestly, I could go on with even more scenarios of the ways this daycare has been there for my son and I. I don't have enough words to express my appreciation, gratitude and love for the people here. I hope when this review is read, that you can feel the love poured into my words here, from one mama to another. Bring your baby here. ❤️

  Tara TFeb 7, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Ripen With Us has been such a special part of our lives over the past 3 years. Our son started at just 18 month old and fell asleep on his very first trial day —something he had never done in a new place. That moment told us everything: he felt safe, and so did we. The entire team is truly amazing—strong, kind, and incredibly attentive. As first-time parents, we often had questions and were always met with patience, support, and genuinely helpful tips. We felt guided, never judged. One of the things we will cherish most are the endless adorable and creative artworks our son brought home. But beyond that, he learned so many important life skills and values. He came home one day telling us to roll our anger into a ball, throw it away, and say bye, or to meditate when we feel upset. He reminds us to wash our hands before every meal, to be thankful for our food, and to apply sunscreen before going outside—all things he learned from daycare. Miss Carie Jo, Miss Linda, Miss Ruth, and every teacher we have met showed such genuine care and attention to detail. We always felt completely confident knowing our son was in the best hands. Ripen With Us has filled his childhood with love, laughter, learning, and emotional growth. Thank you for being our son’s first school and second home.

  RenAug 23, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Great songs. Definitely glad I watch my own child.

  William DrescherMar 19, 2025
• ★★★★★

  If you are a single parent with no help. This is the daycare for you! They will allow your sick child to be there. Keep in mind your child will be sick a lot because employees are mandated to come in as well! If they don't they get fired. Place is like a collection agency, it's a revolving door. They are just about the money!

  C FaithFeb 14, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Ripen With Us is an A++ daycare. All the teachers are so warm, welcoming and accommodating. Their kitchen staff is always on point with nutritious and tasty food. They are always doing fun crafts, activities outside and learning so many things! You really feel part of the family when you go here. Highly recommend!

  Katie Huber LongAug 7, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.