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Kids R Us 2

7 Brandybrook Ave, Saranac Lake, NY 129835.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
1999

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About

About Kids R Us 2

Kids R Us 2 is a licensed child care center in Saranac Lake, New York. The state has licensed it since August 23, 1999, for up to 55 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
MoreFounded Since 1996
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids R Us 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Essex County has a median price of $200 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.
Essex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

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 Kids R Us 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#44542
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 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

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(7)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(18)(i) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) 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

      418-1.13(g)(5) To be qualified as an assistant teacher to any age class, a person must possess either:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) 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

      418-1.13(g)(5) To be qualified as an assistant teacher to any age class, a person must possess either:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 5, 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 Kids R Us 2

Is Kids R Us 2 licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 23, 1999.

When was Kids R Us 2 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids R Us 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 15 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 Kids R Us 2 care for?

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

What are Kids R Us 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids R Us 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 891-6057 to ask.

What is Kids R Us 2's phone number?

(518) 891-6057.

Where is Kids R Us 2?

7 Brandybrook Ave, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids R Us (Main), under 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).