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134 Daycare Centers in Rochester, New York

Browse all 134 daycare centers in Rochester, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rochester

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Full Heart Child Care
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    1300 N. Winton Rd, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Full Heart Child Care in Rochester receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the compassionate leadership, attentive staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the director Amanda's involvement and responsiveness, along with the teachers' genuine care and low turnover. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety, communication, and commitment to their children's development.

    Compassionate and attentive staffrespons
  2. 2

    759 Winona Blvd, Rochester, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Trinity Communion Church's welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. The facility offers children's programs and after-school care, allowing parents to participate in services while their children are well-supervised. Reviews highlight the compassionate leadership, Bible-based teachings, and strong sense of family and belonging.

    welcoming communityexcellent children's programscompassionate pastoral leadershipfamily-friendly environment
  3. 3

    25 Driving Park Ave., Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Maplewood YMCA location receives consistently excellent feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents and members praise the friendly, welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming for children, seniors, and adults. The facility is noted for its safe environment, good equipment, and strong sense of community.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiessafe environmentdiverse programming for all ages
  4. 4

    330 Pattonwood Dr, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Inspire Learning and Childcare in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the welcoming and knowledgeable staff, safe learning environment, developmental growth, flexibility, and quality curriculum with regular outdoor play and engaging activities.

    knowledgeable and attentive staffsafe and loving environmentchild development and growthflexible and accommodating to individual family needs
  5. 5

    1924 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Storybook Child Care for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, personalized attention to each child's needs, and a clean, well-structured facility. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence in the center's ability to support their children's growth and preparation for school.

    Caring and dedicated staffStrong communication with parentsClean and well-organized facilityPersonalized attention to individual child needs
  6. 6

    1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Jewish Community Center in Rochester receives consistently positive feedback for its family-friendly atmosphere, cultural programming, and quality facilities. Parents praise the warm community environment, cleanliness, helpful staff, and diverse amenities including a theater and pool.

    Welcoming community atmospherequality theater productionsclean facilitieshelpful and friendly staff
  7. 7
    A Plus Childcare
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    3872 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A Plus Childcare in Rochester receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise owner Susanna for providing a loving, clean, and enriching environment. Children show rapid development and consistently enjoy attending. Parents highlight the strong communication, quality nutrition, and spacious outdoor facilities as key strengths.

    Caring and attentive owner (Susanna)clean and well-organized facilityexcellent outdoor space with animalsquality organic meals
  8. 8

    2576 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Faith Child Care & Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the school's educational quality, flexibility, outdoor activities, and welcoming environment that makes children feel loved and supported.

    caring and loving teachers and stafffamily-oriented atmosphereeducational experiencecreative activities
  9. 9

    1040 East Ave, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Asbury United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. The reviews describe a welcoming congregation with strong community outreach programs, spiritual leadership, and meal services for those in need. No actual daycare reviews are present.

    Welcoming and inclusive communitystrong pastoral leadershipcommunity outreach and meal programsonline fellowship options
  10. 10

    3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. All reviews relate to St. John Fisher College's academic programs, campus facilities, and events rather than the child care center's services, staff, or programs.

    None mentioned

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rochester based on parent reviews

Full Heart Child Care

5(20)

1300 N. Winton Rd, Rochester, NY

Full Heart Child Care in Rochester receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the compassionate leadership, attentive staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the director Amanda's involvement and responsiveness, along with the teachers' genuine care and low turnover. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety, communication, and commitment to their children's development.

Compassionate and attentive staffrespons

Ymca Of Greater Rochester At Trinity Communion Church

4.9(11)

759 Winona Blvd, Rochester, NY

Parents praise Trinity Communion Church's welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. The facility offers children's programs and after-school care, allowing parents to participate in services while their children are well-supervised. Reviews highlight the compassionate leadership, Bible-based teachings, and strong sense of family and belonging.

welcoming communityexcellent children's programscompassionate pastoral leadership

Ymca Of Greater Rochester @ Maplewood

4.7(20)

25 Driving Park Ave., Rochester, NY

The Maplewood YMCA location receives consistently excellent feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents and members praise the friendly, welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming for children, seniors, and adults. The facility is noted for its safe environment, good equipment, and strong sense of community.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiessafe environment

Inspire Learning And Childcare

4.7(20)

330 Pattonwood Dr, Rochester, NY

Inspire Learning and Childcare in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the welcoming and knowledgeable staff, safe learning environment, developmental growth, flexibility, and quality curriculum with regular outdoor play and engaging activities.

knowledgeable and attentive staffsafe and loving environmentchild development and growth

Storybook Child Care, INC.

4.7(20)

1924 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY

Parents consistently praise Storybook Child Care for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, personalized attention to each child's needs, and a clean, well-structured facility. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence in the center's ability to support their children's growth and preparation for school.

Caring and dedicated staffStrong communication with parentsClean and well-organized facility

Jewish Community Center - Sacc

4.8(11)

1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY

The Jewish Community Center in Rochester receives consistently positive feedback for its family-friendly atmosphere, cultural programming, and quality facilities. Parents praise the warm community environment, cleanliness, helpful staff, and diverse amenities including a theater and pool.

Welcoming community atmospherequality theater productionsclean facilities

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Daycare Centers in Rochester, New York

There are 134 daycare centers in Rochester, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Rochester, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Rochester

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Ymca Of Greater Rochester At School #33
Child Daycare & Preschools

The YMCA at School #33 receives consistently positive feedback from parents regarding childcare quality and safety. Parents praise the responsive, accountable staff and well-maintained facilities. One concern raised involves unclear operating hours listed online.

Staff responsiveness and accountabilitysafe environmentclean facilities
Address
500 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 482-9290
Grant At Play, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
190 Murray St., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 458-8451
Ymca Of Greater Rochester At Trinity Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
Address
761 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 429-1265
Joseph Avenue Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
251 Joseph Avenue, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 417-3720
After School Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
950 Norton Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 303-6173
The Polka Dot Place, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1292 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 338-9808
Expressive Beginnings Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Expressive Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, quality of care, and personal attention to children. However, several parents report serious concerns including inappropriate physical handling of children, inadequate supervision, billing issues, and poor staff conduct.

Caring and nurturing staffpersonal attention to childrenclean facility
Address
1680 Stone Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 643-1630
Boys & Girls Club At #45 School
Before or After School Daycare

Parents overwhelmingly praise Boys & Girls Club at #45 School as a safe, clean, and engaging environment for after-school and summer programs. The facility offers diverse activities including sports, games, and arts and crafts that children enjoy. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences.

Safe environmentsecure facilityvariety of activities (sports
Address
1445 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 328-3077
Racfi # 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
190 Reynolds Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 341-4402
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program At School 57
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Costar Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100
Abc Head Start, INC.
Headstart Programs
Address
1772 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 482-8914
Generations Child And Elder Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Generations Child and Elder Care receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, clean environment, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, several parents report frequent illness, high staff turnover, poor communication, and sanitation concerns.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized environmentstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
250 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 482-1060
Generations Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Generations Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, developmental activities, and safe environment. One parent reported poor communication and lack of support planning for a child with speech delay.

caring and professional staffsupportive environmentdevelopmental progress (speech therapy)
Address
170 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 697-0499
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program At School 23
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
170 Barrington Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100

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Frequently asked questions

There are 134 all daycares in Rochester, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rochester, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Rochester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 117 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New York typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Rochester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rochester must be licensed by New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.