Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Rochester, NY

Our top licensed picks in Rochester — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. 585 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 585 licensed centers in Rochester, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Imagination Childcare Academy, Inc.

Rochester, NY · 14624

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 284 12 Toddlers, 202 Preschoolers and 70 School-Aged Children
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2

Baden Street Child Development Center

Rochester, NY · 14605

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 192 16 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 127 Preschoolers and 25 School-Aged Children
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3

Expressive Beginnings Child Care

Rochester, NY · 14623

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 147 16 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 100 Preschoolers and 7 School-Aged Children
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4

Kreative Kids Zone Child Care Center

Rochester, NY · 14621

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 135 16 Infants, 20 Toddlers, 37 Preschoolers and 62 School-Aged Children
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5

Generations Child Care, Inc

Rochester, NY · 14604

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 132 16 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 72 Preschoolers and 20 School-Aged Children
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6

Kids First Childcare Inc

Rochester, NY · 14618

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 100 16 Infants, 30 Toddlers, 46 Preschoolers and 8 School-Aged Children
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Sunshine Village Childcare Center, Inc.

Rochester, NY · 14606

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 96 8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 46 Preschoolers and 30 School-Aged Children
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Sunshine Village Childcare Center

Rochester, NY · 14606

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 93 8 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 32 Preschoolers and 29 School-Aged Children
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9

Full Heart Child Care, Inc.

Rochester, NY · 14609

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 85 17 Infants, 53 Preschoolers and 15 School-Aged Children
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Bright Futures Village Childcare

Rochester, NY · 14624

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 71 8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 24 Preschoolers and 27 School-Aged Children
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