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CHILDCARE NETWORK OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIE
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY · EIN 161589523 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · justforkidsonline.org
revenue
$5.4M
expenses
$4.9M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
390
volunteers
2
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

CHILDCARE CENTER MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF LICENCED DAYCARE AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH OTHER CHILD CARE RELATED PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Childcare Network of the Niagara Frontier operates "Just for Kids," a school-age childcare program providing before and after school care, break camps, and summer camps in Western New York. The organization serves students in multiple public and private school districts, offering enrichment activities, homework support, and recreational programming. Founded in 1994, it is a nonprofit with programs across the Buffalo region.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Before and After School Programs
Provides care for school-age children before and after school hours, including homework help, enrichment activities, and social-emotional skill building in district schools
Break Camps
Seasonal camps during school breaks featuring hands-on projects, group games, outdoor play, and themed activities with meals included
Counselor in Training
Program for older youth to gain experience and training in childcare and leadership roles
Kids Care
Community service program engaging older campers in volunteering and service projects
Pages for Pizza
Literacy initiative encouraging reading by rewarding participants with pizza for completing books
Rangers Leadership Program
Leadership development program for older campers preparing them for future roles as counselors
Summer Club
Summer camp program with weekly field trips, swimming, STEAM activities, fine arts, leadership development, and special guests for school-age children
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Deliver meals and snacks through childcare programs
      Provides daily breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to full-day participants in Break Camps and Summer Club programs, and offers afternoon snacks in all before- and after-school programs, ensuring nutritional support for children during program hours.
  • Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
    • Ensure health, safety, and compliance in childcare operations
      Conducts comprehensive background checks, including fingerprinting and State Central Register clearance, for all staff. Ensures all sites are staffed with CPR- and first aid-certified personnel, complies with OCFS and Erie County Department of Health protocols, and follows strict medication storage and administration procedures. Children showing signs of illness are not admitted, and parents are contacted promptly if illness occurs during programming.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Host workforce development and family support workshops
      Hosts workshops and training sessions for adults, including Resume Review, Interviewing Support, and Career Coaching. Also hosts monthly DSS Parent Support meetings and Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to support families and caregivers.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Implement character education and community service initiatives
      Runs monthly Kids Care activities and themed programming focused on character education, including the No H8 campaign, Teaching Tolerance, Wondermakers, and Random Acts of Kindness. Also organizes toy, book, clothing, and canned food drives to support children through nonprofit partners.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Operate community resource and support hub
      Operates The LINK Community Resource Room to provide access to essential resources, support services, and community connections. Offers free access to technology, job application support, and space for nonprofit meetings and individual use.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operate licensed before- and after-school childcare programs
      Manages and operates licensed daycare and before- and after-school programs for children in grades UPK–5, including small-group activities, self-directed learning, homework support, enrichment rotations with specialized staff, outdoor play, and social skills development. Programs are offered at multiple elementary schools in the Buffalo area, including Windermere Boulevard, Smallwood Drive, Union East Elementary, and Amherst CSD schools.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Provide academic and literacy enrichment programs
      Offers structured academic support and literacy promotion through homework assistance, the Pages for Pizza literacy incentive program in partnership with local pizzerias, and a dedicated literacy program. Programs reinforce academic skills through peer interaction, recreational activities, and engagement incentives.
  • Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Provide staff training and professional development
      Provides ongoing training for staff through in-house programs and external agencies, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with childcare standards.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run seasonal break and summer camp programs
      Provides full- and half-day seasonal break camps during February (President’s Week), April, and summer breaks, including structured activities, large-scale projects, field trips, swimming, special guests, themed hobbies, and leadership development. Open enrollment is available to students in PreK–6th grade across Western New York, with registration open across multiple camp locations. Summer Club and Break Camps include meals and extended-day programming to support working parents.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.42M
Contributions & grants$1.26M23%
Program service revenue$3.99M74%
Investment income$139K3%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$4.88M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.76M
Cash$3.28M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.58M
Net assets$3.17M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA STEFANIE CEO 30 $81K
KRISTINA KLEEH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $76K
DEBORAH KREBUSZEWSKI CFO 20 $24K
board members · 6
  • ANGIE KLEEH — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA SCHWEITZER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CHRISTINE PLEBAN — PRESIDENT
  • COURTNEY SHEPARD — SECRETARY / TREASURER
  • DEB BRUSH — MEMBER
  • MARY FOX — MEMBER
relationships · 59

Who they work with

  • 21st Century Community Learning Center Government — Federal funding source supporting no-cost after school and summer programs at Union East Elementary.
  • Amherst Partner — Partnership with Amherst public school district to host childcare programs.
  • Amherst Central School District Partner — Collaborates to provide before and after school care programs at district elementary schools.
  • Amherst Central School District Partner — Hosts Just for Kids programs within the district.
  • Blaze Pizza Partner — Partner in the Pages for Pizza literacy incentive program.
  • Brick Oven Partner — Partner in the Pages for Pizza literacy incentive program.
  • Buffalo State Partner — Recognized as Employer of the Year by Buffalo State (2012) and collaborates with the institution for student employment and internships.
  • Buffalo State College Government — Recognized as Employer of the Year by Buffalo State College.
  • Buffalo State College Partner — Recognized as Employer of the Year (2012) by Buffalo State College.
  • Buffalo Workforce Development Consortium Partner — Partners with Just for Kids to support families in need.
  • CHILDCARE NETWORK OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIE Network — Member organization within the Childcare Network of the Niagara Frontier
  • Campobello's Partner — Partner in the Pages for Pizza literacy incentive program.
  • Cheektowaga Central Partner — Partnership with Cheektowaga Central public school district to host childcare programs.
  • Cheektowaga Central School District Partner — Hosts Just for Kids programs within the district.
  • Cheektowaga Sloan Partner — Partnership with Cheektowaga Sloan public school district to host childcare programs.
  • Cheektowaga Sloan Union Free School District Partner — Hosts Just for Kids programs within the district.
  • Chick 'N Pizza Partner — Partner in the Pages for Pizza literacy incentive program.
  • Child Care Resource Network Funder — Recipient of the Child Care Business of the Year and Child Care Provider of the Year awards from Child Care Resource Network.
  • Child Care Resource Network Network — Recognized by the Child Care Resource Network with awards including Child Care Business of the Year (2026) and Child Care Provider of the Year (2015).
  • Child Care Resource Network Partner — Recipient of awards from Child Care Resource Network, including Child Care Business of the Year (2026) and Child Care Provider of the Year (2015).
  • Cleveland Hill Partner — Partnership with Cleveland Hill public school district to host childcare programs.
  • Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Partner — Hosts Just for Kids programs within the district.
  • Erie County Department of Social Services Government — Contracts with Just for Kids to subsidize tuition for qualified families.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Recognized state funding initiative supporting technology resources for nonprofits, referenced in connection with The LINK's development.
  • Grand Island Partner — Partnership with Grand Island public school district to host childcare programs.
  • Grand Island Central School District Partner — Hosts Just for Kids programs within the district.
  • NY State Network for Youth Success Government — Recipient of the Quality Leadership Award from NY State Network for Youth Success.
  • NY State Network for Youth Success Partner — Recipient of the 2022 Quality Leadership Award from NY State Network for Youth Success.
  • Nardin Academy Partner — Hosts Just for Kids enrichment programs.
  • Nardin Academy Partner — Partnership with Nardin Academy to host childcare enrichment programs.
+ 29 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Individualized Health and Support Assessment
    methodology: individualized_service_assessment
    By assessing children’s health and behavioral needs during enrollment, we ensure appropriate support and inclusion, because early identification and tailored planning improve safety, staff responsiveness, and developmental outcomes for children with special needs.
  • Integrated Enrichment and Academic Support Model
    methodology: integrated-youth-development
    By combining academic support with hands-on enrichment activities, we promote holistic child development and sustained engagement, because integrated programming addresses cognitive, social, and emotional needs simultaneously within familiar school-based environments.
  • Role-Model-Based Youth Development
    methodology: role-model-based-youth-development
    By embedding leadership development and role-model relationships in youth programming, we build life skills and community engagement, because consistent, positive adult and peer influences foster identity formation and prosocial behavior.
  • School-Embedded, Family-Centered Programming
    methodology: school-embedded-programming
    By locating childcare programs within schools and aligning schedules with working families’ needs, we increase accessibility and participation, because reducing logistical barriers and increasing environmental familiarity improves program uptake and continuity.