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First Buddies Daycare

Brooklyn, NY 11237 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
Call (347) 295-3372

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About First Buddies Daycare

First Buddies Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since January 17, 2017, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Buddies Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Buddies Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2017
License number
#767194
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.15(c)(1) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Buddies Daycare

Is First Buddies Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 17, 2017.

When was First Buddies Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Buddies Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can First Buddies Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Buddies Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Buddies Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 295-3372 to ask.

What is First Buddies Daycare's phone number?

(347) 295-3372.

Where is First Buddies Daycare?

Brooklyn, NY 11237. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).