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First Friends Day Care

1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 142064.5· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2019

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About First Friends Day Care

First Friends Day Care is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since March 8, 2019, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Class sizeInfant room capacity of 8; toddler room capacity of 8; Pre-K room capacity of 13
StaffAll staff members regularly certified in CPR and First Aid and AED safety protocol
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP)
SafetyKeyless entry system, Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Friends Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Erie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Friends Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#831317
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

  3. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 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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Questions about First Friends Day Care

Is First Friends Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 8, 2019.

When was First Friends Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Friends Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 13 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 Friends Day Care care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are First Friends Day Care's hours?

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

How much does First Friends Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 342-2139 to ask.

What is First Friends Day Care's phone number?

(716) 342-2139.

Where is First Friends Day Care?

1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206. The nearest other daycare we list is Just For Kids, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).