Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo
2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY
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Just for Kids
- licensed capacity
- 44
- a week, county median
- $215
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About Just for Kids
Just for Kids is a school-age program in Amherst, New York. It is registered with the state (since July 13, 2022), for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (716) 639-8500 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Just for Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $215 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Just for Kids
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered School Age Child Care
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #886912
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
414.11(b)(13) Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.
414.11(a)(1) The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.
414.7(a)(1) The program must establish and implement a written daily schedule of an organized, informal and nonscholastic program activities appropriate to the age, needs and interests of the children, including children with disabilities. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
414.11(h)(5)(iii) The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;
Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
413.6(e) Failure to adhere to the terms of the waiver will result in rescission of the waiver and may constitute sufficient cause for OCFS to deny, revoke, suspend or limit a license or registration.
Corrected during the visit
Show 7 earlier visits
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected during the visit
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
414.8(l)(4) When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Just for Kids
Is Just for Kids licensed?
Yes. Just for Kids is registered with the state and operating, first licensed July 13, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Just for Kids last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just for Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 16 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 Just for Kids care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Just for Kids' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 639-8500 to confirm.
How much does Just for Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 639-8500 to ask.
What is Just for Kids' phone number?
(716) 639-8500.
Where is Just for Kids?
480 Willow Ridge Drive, Amherst, NY 14228. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, 1.1 miles away.