Concerns over high demand childcare impacting the workforce As first reported by Buffalo Business First, staffing woes are making it tough for day care operators, and for employers who are counting on bringing workers back. Author: WGRZ Staff, Business First Published: 10:54 PM EDT May 18, 2021 Updated: 11:30 PM EDT May 18, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — With COVID-19 restrictions loosening, many people who haven't returned to the office yet will likely be doing so soon. Little People’s Park Day Care Center in Amherst is just one of many facilities having to turn some families away. "I have a waiting list of about 25 people, in addition to those who have already enrolled but are just waiting for a start date," said Faith Yocum, the owner and director.