Welcome
First, call or visit the Child Development Center (D-118) to register for the CCAMPIS Village Grant. Next, contact a center from the list for possible available placement for your child/children. We will pay the child care fees for all of your age-eligible children while you are in classes or education-related activities
Our Mission
SUNY Niagara Child Development Center, consistent with the mission of the institution, provides high-quality early childhood education and care. The Center uses the best practices of child development to nurture the growth and learning of each child as an individual and member of the community. The Center works with families to build positive relationships and to support parenting skills and educational or career pursuits.
SUNY Niagara Child Development Center
Would you like to have your child enrolled?
We would love to hear from you! Fill out our online ‘Welcome Card’ form today!
Meet Our Staff
Christine Duquin
Director
Education:
Master’s Degree in K-5 Mathematics from Walden University.
Experience:
13 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.
6 years as a Childcare Center Director.
Michelle Leffler
Assistant Director
Education:
Degree in Business Administration from Niagara University.
Experience:
7 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.
Madison Nedell
Lead Teacher Infants
Education:
Currently enrolled at SUNY Niagara studying Early Childhood Education.
Experience:
8-10 years of Babysitting experience
5 years working in her church infant room
Kayla Simmons
Lead Teacher – Toddlers
Education:
Currently enrolled at SUNY Niagara working her Early Childhood Certificate. With a graduation date in December 2025.Early Childhood Education program from BOCES.
Experience:
1 year working with children in an Early Childcare setting.8 years of Babysitting (Birth to 6 years old)
Kiana Neal
Lead Teacher – Preschool
Education:
Currently enrolled at Buffalo State working on Bachelors degree in Social Work.
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts with an Early Childhood Education Certificate from SUNY Niagara.
Experience:
4 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.
Kelsey Nye
Lead Teacher – Pre-K
Education:
Currently enrolled at SUNY Niagara studying Early Childhood Certificate. With a graduation date of Spring 2026.
Experience:
8 months working with children in an Early Childcare setting.
2 years working in her church childcare setting.
7 years of Babysitting
Brittany Bisher
Lead Teacher – School-age (summer only)
Education:
Currently enrolled at Buffalo State working on Masters in Education (B-6th).
Bachelors degree from Buffalo State in Education (B-6th).
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts with an Early Childhood Education Certificate from SUNY Niagara.
Experience:
8 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.
Contact
- Christine Duquin
- Director of Child Development Center
- Phone: 716-614-6245
- Location: D-118
- Email: cduquin@niagaracc.suny.edu
- Regular Hours: Mon-Thur, 7:45am – 5:00pm | Fri, 7:45am – 4:00pm (August-May)
- Summer Hours: Mon-Thur, 7:45am – 4:00pm (May-August)