First Friends

Licensed Child Care Center
Albany, Ohio

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About First Friends
  • First Friends is a licensed child care center located in Albany, Athens County, Ohio, run by Shelly Daniels.
  • This program has not yet received a Step Up to Quality rating but meets all state licensing requirements.
  • Licensed since October 2000, First Friends has served the community for over 25 years.

Location

6275 Kenney Memorial Lane

Albany, OH 45710

Athens County

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Contact

Administrator
Shelly Daniels

Program Details

Program Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number
406748
Initial License Date
2000-10-13
License Expiration
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Common Questions About First Friends

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does First Friends's SUTQ rating of "Not Rated" mean?

Not Rated does not mean low quality. Many excellent licensed providers — including newer programs or those who have not yet enrolled — do not participate in SUTQ. All licensed Ohio providers must meet baseline health and safety requirements regardless of rating. Verify this provider's license at childcaresearch.ohio.gov. Learn more about SUTQ on our FAQ page.

Is First Friends currently licensed in Ohio?

First Friends is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2000-10-13. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does First Friends accept PFCC child care assistance?

First Friends is not currently listed as a PFCC provider in our data. If your family needs child care assistance, you can search for PFCC-accepting providers in Albany on our Albany listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call First Friends?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

  • Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
  • What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
  • What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
  • What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
  • How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
  • What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
  • What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
  • Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for First Friends?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.