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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Penfield, NY

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Penfield. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Penfield, New York at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Penfield has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Penfield

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
    Penfield Presbyterian Church Day Care Center
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    1881 Jackson Rd, Penfield, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Penfield Presbyterian Church Day Care Center receives mostly very positive reviews praising caring, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment. However, one detailed review from a long-time parent expresses serious concerns about leadership changes, staff turnover, and a shift away from a family-friendly culture.

    caring and engaged staffclean facilityplenty of child interactionstrong pandemic safety protocols
  2. 2
    Pea Pods Child Care Center
    4.14 score
    4.2(12)

    1853 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Pea Pods for its caring, professional staff who treat children like family. Multiple families have enrolled their children for 4-5+ years, indicating high satisfaction and retention. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety, flexibility, healthy meals, and excellent communication via the BrightWheel app.

    Loving and compassionate stafflong-term staff consistencyclean and safe facilitiesflexible scheduling

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Penfield

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Penfield, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.9avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Penfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
145266
4.13
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Penfield (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Penfield based on parent reviews

Pea Pods Child Care Center

4.2(12)

1853 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY

Parents consistently praise Pea Pods for its caring, professional staff who treat children like family. Multiple families have enrolled their children for 4-5+ years, indicating high satisfaction and retention. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety, flexibility, healthy meals, and excellent communication via the BrightWheel app.

Loving and compassionate stafflong-term staff consistencyclean and safe facilities

Childtime Children'S Center INC

3.6(3)

2052 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY

One parent describes the staff as caring and kind, noting their positive impact on their child's development, while another criticizes the facility's outdated appearance. A third review highlights a severe administrative failure where the center accepted a deposit for a March start date but canceled enrollment with only one month's notice, leaving the family in a desperate situation.

caring staffpleasant and kind staffpositive impact on child's development

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Daycare types in Penfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Penfield, New York

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Penfield, New York, making up 29% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Penfield have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Penfield

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Pea Pods Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Pea Pods for its caring, professional staff who treat children like family. Multiple families have enrolled their children for 4-5+ years, indicating high satisfaction and retention. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety, flexibility, healthy meals, and excellent communication via the BrightWheel app.

Loving and compassionate stafflong-term staff consistencyclean and safe facilities
Address
1853 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY
Phone
(585) 248-2550
Childtime Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent describes the staff as caring and kind, noting their positive impact on their child's development, while another criticizes the facility's outdated appearance. A third review highlights a severe administrative failure where the center accepted a deposit for a March start date but canceled enrollment with only one month's notice, leaving the family in a desperate situation.

caring staffpleasant and kind staffpositive impact on child's development
Address
2052 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY
Phone
(585) 377-4490

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Penfield, New York, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Penfield have an average Google rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Penfield, 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
Penfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Penfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Penfield 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.