Just for Kids

Just for Kids offers before-school and after-school programs for school-age children, with hands-on learning, creative enrichment, physical activity, homework support, arts, sports, outdoor play, and teamwork. It also offers break camps for PreKindergarten through 6th grade, with hands-on enrichment projects, group games, outdoor play, special guests, themed activities, breakfast, lunch, and snack included. The program also offers Summer Club in the summer.

Programs

• Before and After School Programs — School-age children; the site also states "PreKindergarten through 6th grade" for camp · Before school; after school · Safe, reliable, high-quality childcare with hands-on learning, creative enrichment, physical activity, homework support, arts, sports, outdoor play, teamwork, and creative enrichment.
• Break Camps — PreKindergarten through 6th grade · During school breaks · Seasonal break camps with hands-on enrichment projects, group games, outdoor play, special guests, themed activities, breakfast, lunch, and snack included.
• Summer Club — Summer

At a glance

• Ages: 3–12 years old
• General schedule: Before school, after school, break camps, and summer camps; Summer Club is described as a summer camp.

About the provider

Just for Kids was established in 1994, and the site says families have counted on the program for nearly three decades. It is a program of Child Care Network of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. The site describes it as providing a safe, fun, and enriching experience for school age children and says it is nationally accredited childcare and early childhood facilities across Western New York. Listed awards include the 2026 Child Care Business of the Year, the 2025 Empire Award for Childcare Excellence, and the 2022 Quality Leadership Award.

All programs are open to the public. Break camp is open enrollment and available for students in PreKindergarten through 6th grade regardless of home school or district. The site also states it supports qualified families through Erie County Department of Social Services, the Buffalo Workforce Development Consortium, and a modest scholarship fund.

What families say

“You always do a great job with your programs...Programs like Just for Kids are what makes the difference.” — Patricia Harper, OCFS Regional Manager (retired)

“My office is directly across the hallway from Just for Kids. It's great to see the staff and children actively engaged in activities that are both fun and educational.” — Kathy Z., Speech Pathologist

“My son Jack often remarks that JFK is often the best part of his day. They are always busy doing something with the kids whenever we come to pick up Jack. I am so pleased with our choice to go with JFK over other programs offered in our area.” — Debra M., Parent

Last updated September 6, 2026.