Best Daycares in Rochester, NY — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 22 daycares and childcare centers in Rochester based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Rochester
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#1 — Action For A Better Community Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#2 — Children's Center of Brighton Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — The Children's Center of Brighton Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#4 — Small Wonders Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#5 — Care-a-lot of South Greece Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#6 — Generations Child Care Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#7 — Woodbury School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#8 — Winton Road Nursery School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#9 — ABC Head Start Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — Rochester Early Childhood Education Center Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — Community Nursery School Irondequouit Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Ellwanger-Barry Nursery School Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — Irondequoit Cooperative Nursery School Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — DASA Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — La Barrette Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →
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#16 — Keshet Preschool at Temple Beth El Score: 57%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — The Children's School at URMC Score: 57%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#18 — Liberty POST STARS Preschool Score: 51%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#19 — Head Start Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — Sunshine Creation Family DayCare Score: 40%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#21 — The foundation of Blessings Score: 29%
Programs: Preschool, Education, Retirement home. View full profile →
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#22 — Head Start Joseph Avenue Score: 14%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Rochester?
- Action For A Better Community is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Rochester based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Rochester?
- Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Rochester?
- Childcare costs in Rochester vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.