First Friends Day Care

1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

31 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
First Friends Day Care
License number
831317
Location
1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.0/100
Inspection record
31 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor55.0 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.

25

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

29

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (25)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(w)Feb 4, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Feb 4, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Feb 4, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(w)Feb 4, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Feb 4, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(w)Feb 4, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Feb 4, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(w)Feb 4, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Feb 4, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(w)Feb 4, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jul 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jul 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jul 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jul 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jul 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)May 5, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)May 5, 2023

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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)May 5, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)May 5, 2023

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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)May 5, 2023

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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)May 5, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)May 5, 2023

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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)May 5, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)May 5, 2023

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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)May 5, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Friends Day Care's safety grade?

First Friends Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.0 out of 100.

How many violations does First Friends Day Care have?

First Friends Day Care has 25 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 25 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Friends Day Care last inspected?

First Friends Day Care was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

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