Home
›
States
›
New York
›
Cities
›
Rochester

Official Records

Licensed Daycare in Rochester, New York

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Rochester, New York?

Our directory lists 585 licensed childcare centers in Rochester, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Rochester?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Rochester daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Rochester typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Rochester?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

585

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Rochester

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Rochester vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:9
Avg capacity: 30 kids

ZIP codes covered

14621 106 14609 79 14611 48 14606 46 14613 43 14624 33 14619 30 14605 29

Program types in Rochester

All Rochester licensed centers

Page 6 of 39

B Licensed Center

Bridging the Gaps Child Care

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

B Licensed Center

Bright Futures Village Childcare

Rochester

8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 24 Preschoolers and 27 School-Aged Children Cap 71

B Licensed Center

Bright Sunflower Day Care

Rochester

Infants & Toddlers Cap 14

B Licensed Center

Bright and Morning Star Daycare

Rochester

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

B Licensed Center

Browncroft Day Care Center, LLC

Rochester

Preschool (2-5) Cap 172

B Licensed Center

Bundle of Joy Child Development Program Site 2

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

B Licensed Center

Burroughs, Amanda

Rochester

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

B Licensed Center

Busy Bee Daycare

Rochester

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

B Licensed Center

Busy Minds, Bright Horizons

Rochester

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

C Licensed Center

CANDYLAND DAYCARE

Rochester

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

C Licensed Center

CARLISAS HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAYCARE

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

CARMELLA'S LAUGH-N-LEARN CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC

Rochester

12 Toddlers, 14 Preschoolers and 6 School-Aged Children Cap 32

C Licensed Center

CHILDCARE SERVICES OF ROCHESTER LLC

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Calixto, Luzmarie

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Care Alot 4 Tots

Rochester

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Rochester, New York?

Our directory lists 585 licensed childcare centers in Rochester, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Rochester?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Rochester daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Rochester typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Rochester?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Rochester daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.