Candy Land Day Care began in 1993 with just a handful of children in my home in West Seneca, NY. At the time, I was working as a registered nurse at a local hospital, committed to providing for my family but struggling with a 3–11 shift that allowed me to see my own children only in the mornings before school. I dreamed of finding a way to be present for my family without compromising our livelihood.
Opening Candy Land — and leaving my nursing career — was not an easy or financially rewarding decision, but it quickly became the best decision of my life. The joy of educating young children and supporting families during such important years has brought me an incredible sense of fulfillment and purpose.
As word spread about the quality care children were receiving at Candy Land, the demand continued to grow. In 2003, I opened a second family day care on Orchard Park Road to serve more families in our community. By 2014, the demand for our quality program had grown even further. Together with my daughter, Samantha Menz, we merged both our locations and opened our current daycare center at 14 Center Road in West Seneca —
While Candy Land has grown over the years, our heart has remained the same. With the support of a truly dedicated and caring staff, we have preserved the family values, warmth, and personal attention that have been the foundation of our success and the source of our pride.
— Connie Scioli
Owner
