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Island Kids Child Care Center

2085 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 140724.8· 85 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2018

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About Island Kids Child Care Center

Island Kids Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Grand Island, New York. The state has licensed it since August 30, 2018, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00AM - 6:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
EnrichmentDance, Yoga, and Music
StaffEach classroom is taught by a teacher who holds their degree in Early Childhood Education
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Island Kids Child Care Center 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 Island Kids Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2018
License number
#825957
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

  5. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 25, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.8(l)(4)(ii) If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(4)(i) A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  7. Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

  9. Jan 9, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  10. Oct 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(l)(3) Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(6) When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  3. Apr 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(11) Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

  10. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo 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 Island Kids Child Care Center

Is Island Kids Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 2018.

When was Island Kids Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Island Kids Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 20 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 Island Kids Child Care Center care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Island Kids Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Island Kids Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 775-5616 to ask.

What is Island Kids Child Care Center's phone number?

(716) 775-5616.

Where is Island Kids Child Care Center?

2085 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. The nearest other daycare we list is Just Like Mom, 0.1 miles away.

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