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Just For Kids

300 Smallwood Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226
licensed capacity
180
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2018

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About Just For Kids

Just For Kids is a school-age program in Buffalo, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 12, 2018), for up to 180 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 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.
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 Just For Kids

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
180 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#827160
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  10. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  3. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  4. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

  5. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

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 Just For Kids

Is Just For Kids licensed?

Yes. Just For Kids is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 12, 2018. 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 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Just For Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 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?

180, 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?

300 Smallwood Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226. The nearest other daycare we list is Bornhava, 0.5 miles away.

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