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117 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, New York

Browse all 117 child daycare & preschools 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 @ 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

A Plus Childcare

5(6)

3872 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY

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 animals

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, New York

There are 117 child daycare & preschools in Rochester, New York, making up 87% of the 134 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.

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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester

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A Plus Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 animals
Address
3872 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 247-2273
Community Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
170 Troup St, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 232-3250
St Paul'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13 Vick Park B, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 244-4527
Twelve Corners Schoolage Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 271-6830
Storybook Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
174 Pinnacle Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 334-7110
Oregon Leopold Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
316 Bay Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 288-0074
Rich Beginnings Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 244-3650
Encompass Resources For Learning INC. At School 33
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 Webster Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 880-7358
Encompass Resources For Learning At School 39
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
145 Midland Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 269-9215
Full Heart Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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
Address
1300 N. Winton Rd, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 953-5473
Happiness House / Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3399 Winton Rd South, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 334-6000
Beautiful Beginnings LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1776 Hudson Avenue, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 366-4579
Rising Stars Childcare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3450 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 227-9714
Community Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
597 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 473-7187
Jewish Community Center - Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 461-2000
Ymca Of Greater Rochester @ Maplewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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
Address
25 Driving Park Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 263-4270
Inspire Learning And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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
Address
330 Pattonwood Dr, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 467-6050
Storybook Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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
Address
1924 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 225-8280
The Community Place Of Greater Rochester, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents describe The Community Place of Greater Rochester as a well-maintained, welcoming environment with a positive atmosphere. The facility is praised as a valuable community resource with recreational amenities including a water park. Most reviewers rate their experience highly.

Clean facilityfriendly staffgood environment
Address
500 Carter Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 336-4697
Asbury Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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 programs
Address
1040 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 461-2920
Friendship Children'S Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Friendship Children's Center for its family-like atmosphere, caring and warm staff, and strong educational approach. The center is noted for discipline, nutritious food, engaging activities, and thorough preparation for school. Multiple families have used the center across generations.

Caring and warm stafffamily atmospherestrong discipline and behavior management
Address
310 Fernwood Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 342-7250
St. John Fisher College Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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
Address
3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 385-8327
Ibero Early Childhood Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise IBERO Early Childhood Services for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children are reported to be thriving and excelling academically, while parents appreciate the support and trust they feel in the program. The center is highlighted as a valuable community resource that makes a positive difference for both children and families.

caring and loving staffwelcoming atmospherechild development and learning
Address
777 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 454-1200
Ymca Of Greater Rochester Westside Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise the YMCA Westside facility for its swimming lessons, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The spacious, well-maintained facility with modern amenities like pools, hot tubs, and saunas receives high marks for creating a healthy family environment. Instructors, particularly those in aquatics, are noted for their genuine care and ability to engage children effectively.

well-organized swimming lessonsclean facilitiesspacious layout
Address
920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 341-3278
Caring And Sharing Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Caring and Sharing Child Care Center for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Children show strong enthusiasm for attending, with parents noting significant developmental growth and excellent communication about curriculum. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive.

Warm and caring stafffamily-like environmentstrong communication and curriculum updates
Address
90 Webster Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 482-8170
Daystar For Medically Fragile Children, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Daystar for Medically Fragile Children receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care of children with special needs and medical conditions. Parents highlight the staff's compassion, professionalism, and dedication to their children's developmental progress. The facility is noted for providing therapy, sensory activities, and creating a family-like environment that gives parents peace of mind.

World-class staffloving caredevelopmental progress
Address
700 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 385-6287
Congregationtorahlovingcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

CONGREGATIONTORAHLOVINGCARE appears to be a religious facility and event venue rather than an active daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful facility, welcoming atmosphere, and its role as a community gathering space for various organizations and events.

Beautiful interiorfriendly staffinclusive environment
Address
2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 330-1939
The Unique Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided do not match THE UNIQUE CHILD daycare center in Rochester, New York. Instead, they appear to be reviews for a church (Third Presbyterian Church), covering topics such as worship services, music programs, food pantry services, and community engagement rather than childcare services.

None relevant to daycare operations
Address
4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 271-6292
The Children'S School @Urmc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Children's School @URMC in Rochester receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for dedicated leadership, caring teachers, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, one parent raised concerns about an instructor in an extra learning program, citing poor classroom management, lack of communication, and negative interactions with children.

Ideal location for URMC employeespassionate and dedicated directors (Ms. Vane
Address
55 Castleman Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 273-3677
Jack 'N Jill Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kharma Care for exceptional, loving care and strong staff commitment. The facility is particularly noted for accommodating children with special needs and providing a family-like environment. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction with communication, activities, and overall support.

Patient and compassionate staffspecial needs accommodationsensory room and safe spaces
Address
745 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 342-7960

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Frequently asked questions

There are 117 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rochester, New York, out of 134 total childcare facilities in the city. 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.