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First Friends Daycare

Daycare center in Buffalo, NY. 1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206

4.5 (20 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (716) 342-2139
First Friends Daycare in Buffalo, NY
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity29 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2025

About the program

First Friends Daycare is a licensed daycare center in Buffalo, New York, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 29 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. First Friends Daycare does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $893 a month.

Infant places80 to 12 months
Toddler places81 to 2 years
Preschool places83 to 5 years
School age places55 years and up

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 831317
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity29 children
Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

As parents, there is no greater gift than knowing your child is being cared for by people who genuinely love them. First Friends gave us that peace of mind for five years, and we will never take that for granted. First Friends wasn’t just his daycare. They became part of his village, part of our family’s story, and we will always have a special place in our hearts for First Friends. I’ve recommended this center to…

Lisa Kierejewski · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks ago

First Friends is a daycare that feels like family, and that’s something I didn’t think existed. Both my daughter and son were the first in our family of 7 to attend a daycare, and while their time at First Friends has come to an end- we left feeling like we had hit the jackpot. The impact that Miss Miriah, Miss Court and Miss Von left on their little hearts as well as my own will never be forgotten. If you’re…

Brandi Gross · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

This was the first and only daycare we toured when pregnant with our son as we didn’t need to look any further. Deciding who to trust with your baby, especially during the height of COVID, is a hard decision, but once we toured with the director, Ms. Tasheika, we knew our guy would be in great hands. 4.5 years later, we’re truly sad his time here is ending. The staff at this center have been our village and so…

Lisa Fellinger · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

The owner, Robert, is super rude. He is the most obnoxious person ever. If things don't go the way he wants, he will scream at you. You would think that the owner of a daycare would have more education, however, he won't think twice about raising his voice at you and diminishing you. Worst daycare ever.

william barba · 1/5 on Google · 11 months ago
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Getting there

1553 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206

Questions about First Friends Daycare

Is First Friends Daycare licensed?

Yes. First Friends Daycare holds an active Day Care Center licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 831317), with a licensed capacity of 29 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does First Friends Daycare take?

First Friends Daycare is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does First Friends Daycare cost?

First Friends Daycare does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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