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Child Care
Banners Childcare
3510 Winton Place, Rochester, 14623 . . . . 427-0700
www.bannerschildcare.com
Banners is a licensed daycare and preschool program specializing in tending to the child as individual. Banners serves individuals from 6 weeks of age to 12 years of age. Before and after school program and field trip entrenched summer program. Meals and snack provided. 6am - 6:30pm. Flexible part-time and full-time schedules.
Best Beginnings Preschool
Living & Learning at its Best!
168 Chelmsford Road, Brighton, 14618 . . . . 271-6721
Nationally accredited, NYS registered, year round, home-based preschool program and FT child care. Carefully tending the organic development of 2- to 5-year-olds by engaging all senses during open-ended, play-based, integrated learning choices both onsite and out in the community. Monthly Nonviolent Communication Practice Group with Moms. Springboard to lifelong self-regulation and a curiosity for learning.
Best Foot Forward
Eastview Mall location, 350 Eastview Mall Drive, Victor, 14564 . . . . 425-0944
www.bestfootforwardkids.com
Best Foot Forward hosts a creative preschool that integrates the academic with the visual and performing arts.
Carol's Daycare
119 Schilling Lane, Rochester, 14618 . . . . 473-7013 or 755-3990
A small in-home childcare with lots of TLC in a safe, nurturing environment! Ages 10 months and up. Before and aftercare available; summer care available.
The Children's Center of Brighton, Inc.
2501 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester, 14618 . . . . 442-7400
www.childrenscenter.net
Family owned for four decades, The Children's Center of Brighton is committed to providing the highest quality child care available for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Owners work with highly qualified and dedicated staff to ensure that each child has the opportunity to enjoy learning in a safe, loving environment.
Crayon Campus, Inc.
101 Sully's Trail, Bldg. 30, Pittsford, 14534 . . . . 381-4780
crayoncampus@frontiernet.net
A cooperative partnership with parents is at the heart of our program. We offer superior care for children 8 weeks to 12 years, including full-day Kindergarten and Summer Camp. Our innovative curriculum inspires confidence, self expression, creativity and learning. Growth and development are encouraged through exploration and experimentation in a safe environment (consistent w/NAEYC standards).
Faith Child Care & Nursery School
2576 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester, 14625 . . . . 385-2360
www.FCCNSChildcare.com
Nationally accredited, FCCNS provides quality programs for ages 18 mos.-12 yrs. Offering nursery school, toddler/preschool (including "Year-to-Grow" for children not developmentally ready for Kindergarten) & before/after school care. An outstanding opportunity to learn & develop social consciousness in a Christian setting.
Fallone’s Funtime Center
124 Whittier Road, Rochester, 14624 . . . . 594-2552
www.fallonesfuntime.com
For ages 6 wks.-12 yrs. (Spencerport & Churchville-Chili School Districts) Hours: 6am-6pm. Excellent, hands-on, play-oriented programs benefit each stage of a child's development. Large gym, two playgrounds, field area and on-site dancing program. Field trips during winter recess, spring recess and summer break. Indoor Soccer, Hockey and Rock Climbing Rooms. Certified staff.
Friendship Children’s Center
Free RCSD Pre-Kindergarten & Summer Camp Programs
310 Fernwood Avenue, Rochester, 14609 . . . . 342-7250
NAEYC Accredited Daycare. Providing quality care to children for 80+ years. An educational and nurturing environment for children 12 months - 12 years.
Generations Child Care, Inc.
Fairport, 14450 - 52 West Avenue . . . 425-1360
Gates, 14624 - 2400 Chili Avenue . . . 247-3490
SW Roch, 14620 - 170 Highland Avenue . . . 697-0499
Irondequoit, 14622 - 250 Empire Blvd. . . . 482-1060
Webster, 14580 - 1085 Gravel Road . . . 671-0030
NE Roch, 14605 - 869 N. Clinton Avenue . . . 613-7550
NW Roch, 14606 - 119 Stenson Street . . . 254-8160
www.generations-care.com
Nationally Accredited Child Care, RCSD Universal Pre-K, Before and After School Care and Summer Camp. We offer quality programs for ages 6 wks-12yrs, with a curriculum planned by Early Childhood Specialists. F/T nurse on staff. Program enhancements including Intergenerational Programming and monthly field trips. Visit our attractive classrooms and meet our caring staff!
The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
131 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, 14534 . . . . 381-0160
www.goddardschools.com
At Goddard School®, professional teachers support healthy development of children 6 wks.- 6 yrs. We encourage children's lifelong love of learning and offer families the benefit of on-site owners and directors who provide dependable management and open communication, along with corporate care programs (ex: Quality Assurance and Accredited Continuing Education).
JLU Child Care, Inc.
2800 Spencerport Road, Spencerport, 14559 . . . . 281-6283
info@jluchildcare.com - www.jluchildcare.com
JLU provides quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Your child will be nurtured in a vibrant center with experienced staff. We offer an engaging curriculum for all ages. JLU is a new, spacious facility in Spencerport. Your child will love to learn, and learn to love.
Kango Play Center
1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 180, Rochester, 14623 . . . . 235-PLAY (7529)
icanplay@kangoplay.com - www.KangoPlay.com
Kango Academy Child Care offers an educationally based pre-school and enriching day care. With programs in infant care, toddler care, Pre-school, Pre-Kindergarten and Full Kindergarten, children will learn through play. Hot lunch and healthy snacks provided. Come check out our new classrooms and the best indoor playground in Rochester.
Kiddie Kollege
330 Pattonwood Drive - West Irondequoit 14617 . . . 467-6050
500 Greenleaf Road - Greece 14612 . . . 865-6160,
3670 Lake Road - Brockport 14420 . . . 637-3320
4631 Dewey Avenue, Greece 14612 . . . 621-46012
348 Lyell Avenue, Gates 14606 . . . 429-5070
4479 Buffalo Road, N. Chili 14514 . . . 594-3033
www.kiddiekollegecc.com
National Accredited centers through BOTH NAEYC and Pathways. Learning through Play! 6 weeks - 12 years, Summer School-age camps, certified staff.
Kinderiffic Park Place Daycare
789 Park Avenue, Rochester, 14607 . . . . 319-5895
www.kinderiffic.com
The terrific choice for all your child care needs! Kinderiffic is a NYS licensed center with Toddler and Preschool Programs. We proudly provide quality care in a fun, loving, and nurturing environment. Our small, "home-like" center is conveniently located to I490, our rates are affordable, and we have flexible scheduling options. Discover Kinderiffic!
Margaret’s House Child Care Center at RIT
112 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, 14623 . . . . 475-5176, Voice/TTY
www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/margaretshouse
High quality program for infants through preschool, full-day Kindergarten and innovative summer camp activities for grades 1-4. Experienced staff creates a fun-filled place for children to learn and grow.
MCC Child Care Center
1000 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, 14623 . . . . 292-2640
www.monroecc.edu/go/childcare
High quality early care and education for children 8 weeks - 5 years. NAEYC accredited. Variety of summer programs for ages 2 - 12 years.
Mendon Child Care Center
at Mendon Meadows Mall, 53 Assembly Drive, Mendon, 14450 . . . . 624-2337
www.mendonchildcarecenter.com
High quality child care center providing a warm, nurturing environment where children can discover the world around them through active exploration. Full and part-time programs for children 6 wks-8 yrs of age. Before and After School Care available. Developmentally appropriate activities and preschool curriculum followed. Now offering Universal Pre-K programs.
Our Wonder Land Child Care Center
200 Bram Park Place, Rochester, 14626 . . . . 720-0433
owlchildcare@frontier.com -
Located in Greece, this new, family-friendly center provides quality care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Offers state-of-the-art security, loving staff, meals and diapers.
Park Ridge Child Care Center
Park Ridge Campus, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, 14626 . . . . 723-7543
www.unityhealth.org/childcare
High quality child care for all members of the community in a safe and nurturing environment. Full and part time infant, toddler, pre-school and school age programs for ages 8 weeks - 12 years. Monday through Friday 6am - 6pm. Developmentally appropriate curriculum. Full time registered nurse on staff.
Pride & Joy Child Care
55 Finn Road, Building 1, West Henrietta, 14467 . . . . 321-1151
welovekids@pj-childcare.com - www.pj-childcare.com
The goal of Pride & Joy Child Care is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Classes include infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, summer camp and before & after-school programs.
Rochester Childfirst Network
941 South Avenue, Rochester, 14620 . . . . 473-2858
www.rcn4kids.org
Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) is more! A Preschool. An After-School and Summer Day Camp for school age children. A Place for Children with Special Needs. A Resource for Child Care Providers. A Leader in Early Education for over 150 years. Nationally Accredited. Serving Children 18 months to 12 years old.
St. Paul's Child Care
13 Vick Park B, Rochester, 14607 . . . . 244-4527
www.stpaulschildcare.org
St. Paul's Child Care Center is a NAEYC Accredited, non-denominational, not-for-profit program providing quality care for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Our infant room, which has a 4:1 ratio, accepts infants as young as 8 weeks old. The Center is a UPK site. Visit our website or call us today!
Storybook Child Care
357 Fairport Road, E. Rochester, 14445.........381-3341
1924 Maiden Lane, Greece, 14626...........225-8280
174 Pinnacle Road, Henrietta, 14623.........334-7110
211 Tobey Road, Pittsford, 14534..........381-7120
www.storybookchildcare.com
We Love Kids! Locally owned daycare serving the Rochester area for over 45 years. From infants to School Age children, we focus on a nurturing environment. We offer low to no cost field trips, parent-teacher conferences, holiday/special events and more! Storybook's children, staff and parents make it a warm, family-orientated environment.
Sunshine Daycare, Inc.
2400 Oakview Drive, Rochester, 14617 . . . . 467-1481
Providing high-quality day care for children ages 8 weeks through 12 years old. Experienced and nurturing staff. Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum. Bus transportation to all West Irondequoit schools. NYS Licensed. Also, Summer Day Camp program: 9-week sessions, weekly themes and field trips, fun and games.
Twelve Corners Day Care & School-Age Program
155 Canal View . . . 272-0880
2131 Elmwood Avenue . . . 272-6830,
www.twelvecornersdaycare.com
Conveniently located in Brighton, both programs are open 6:30am-6pm. Our long-term, caring staff provides a wide variety of activities to get children excited to learn in a small group setting. Our School Age Program offers full school year, holiday and summer camp programs for kids 5-12 years old. Call for more information!
U.N.M.E. Childcare
32 Netherton Road, Rochester, 14609 . . . . 520-3339 or 288-1208
www.unmechildcare.webs.com
NYS Licensed Family Daycare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our accredited child centered program offers a fun loving environment with developmentally appropriate activities, fenced outdoor play area, field trips, meals and snacks. Staff are CDA credentialed, CPR/FA/MAT certified and ready to provide plenty of TLC.
Volunteers of America Children's Center
214 Lake Avenue, Rochester, 14608 . . . . 647-1344
www.voawny.org
VOA Children's Center provides a continuum of care for children 6 wks - 12 yrs old. Programs include infant and toddler care, Head Start and Early Head Start, UPK, school-age wraparound programs, after-school clubs, access to Telemedicine and spacious outdoor and indoor play areas. Transportation available for families who qualify. M-F (6:30am-6pm).
Wolk Children's Center
At the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, 14618 . . . . 461-2000 ext. 272
www.jccrochester.org
The JCC's Wolk Children's Center provides a warm, nurturing experience for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We offer an integrated, play-based curriculum at a facility like no other in Rochester. Flexible registration options for children ages 8 weeks - 5 years.
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Programs vary - call your nearest branch for more information!, Various locations . . . . 546-5500
www.rochesterymca.org
YMCA of Rochester offers enriching, values-based programs (in a safe, caring environment) for ages 6 wks.-12 yrs. and teens. Our licensed full-day child care centers offer Early Head Start and Universal Pre-K programs. Before- and After-School programs reinforce positive values at 150 area YMCA branch and school locations. Arts, crafts, sports, games and homework help. Resource-based, financial assistance offered for all programs.
Child Care Referral
Child Care Council
595 Blossom Road, Suite 120, . . . . 654-4720 or 800-743-KIDS, Toll Free
www.childcarecouncil.com
The Child Care Council is your premier resource for quality child care, early childhood training and Family Child Care Registration for those starting a new child care business venture. Serving Livingston, Monroe, and Wayne counties since 1971. We are your resource for child care needs.
Montessori Schools
Greece Montessori School
We provide the highest quality of Montessori philosophy!,
300 Chesterton Road, Rochester, 14626 . . . . 227-4830
www.greecemontessori.org
Montessori education is a brain-based, developmental method that allows children to make creative choices in discovering people, places and knowledge of the world. Hands-on learning, self-expression and collaborative play in a beautifully crafted environment of respect, peace and joy. Affordable and available for 18 months to 7 years.
Montessori School of Rochester
220 Idlewood Road, Brighton, 14618 . . . . 256-2520
www.msrchild.org
MSR is now enrolling children ages 18 months - Grade 3 for Summer Camp and Fall 2009. At MSR, we foster growth, independence, self-esteem and a lifelong love of learning. Here your child's natural drives towards independence, movement and self-mastery will be nurtured and their spirit will be celebrated.
Trinity Montessori School
501 S. Garfield Street, E. Rochester, 14445 . . . . 586-1044
www.trinitymontessori.org
Trinity Montessori, guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, inspires toddlers through elementary age children to become peaceful citizens of the world. Come and be a part of our Montessori experience!
Webster Montessori School
1310 Five Mile Line Road, Webster, 14580 . . . . 347-0055
www.webstermontessori.org
At Webster Montessori School, a carefully and creatively prepared environment representative of the natural world guides the child's discovery and learning. Montessori materials exercise the child's potential to intelligently contact and learn language and mathematics concepts at an age when to do so is most effective. In the social environment of the class, children are guided to make creative, responsible choices in how they discover people, places and knowledge of the world - and teachers guide their passion for learning. Children 18 months to 12 years.
Nanny & In-Home Services
ExtraordiNanny, LLC
6 North Main Street, Suite 320, (In the Historic Box Factory), Fairport, 14450 . . . . 423-1600
www.extraordinanny.com
Offering professional screening and placement of high-quality nannies and household managers for your home. We offer a very personalized service and work with you to find only the best care for your children. Full-time and part-time needs handled. Thorough reference checking and background investigations. Fully Licensed by New York State.
Preschools
Perinton Nursery School
2 Mountain Rise, Fairport, 14450 . . . . 223-9549
www.perintonnurseryschool.org
A cooperative pre-school sparking the love of learning for 3- to 5-year-olds. Center-based, interactive curriculum in a spacious, cheerful classroom. Also, indoor "big room" and outdoor playground. 6:1 child-to-adult ratio with enthusiastic teachers and the ability to actively participate in your child's early education.
Positive Preschool
1460 Ridge Road, Webster, 14580 . . . . 265-2002
Positive Preschool is a faith based program dedicated to the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of our students in a friendly environment. We celebrate each child as special and unique. Our structured, warm, and loving environment encourages self-expression, creativity, and kindness to others. Please call for more exciting details!
Stepping Stones Learning Center
41 Colebrook Drive, Rochester, 14617 . . . . 467-4567
www.steppingstoneslearning.com
Join us now on Facebook! SSLC is a fully inclusive early childhood program serving children in unique settings where they learn and grow together and from each other. We operate classrooms for children 2 to 5 where certified teachers utilize a curriculum emphasizing early literacy, pre-academic and pre-Kindergarten skills. We also have an RCSD UPK program and Summer Fun School. Call for further information.