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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

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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

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Meet Our Staff

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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.

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Michelle Leffler

Assistant Director

Education:
Degree in Business Administration from Niagara University.

Experience:

7 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.

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Emily Dove

Lead Teacher Infants

Education:
Currently enrolled at SUNY Niagara studying Early Childhood Education

Experience:
1 year working with children in and Early Childcare setting. 6 plus years working with children in dance studio environment.

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Madison Nedell

Lead Teacher Continuing Care

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

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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)

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Isabela Panepinto

Lead Teacher – Preschool

Education:
Currently enrooled at SUNY Niagara studying Early Childhood Education.

Experience:
3 years working with children in an Early Childcare setting.

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Kiana Neal

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Education:
Currently enrolled at Buffalo State working on a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts with an Early Childhood Education Certificate from SUNY Niagara

Experience:
4 years working with children in an early childcare setting

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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)