About
Children's Center at Volunteers of America, founded in 1987 and located in Rochester, NY, is a nationally accredited child care and early education center serving infants through Pre-K, with after-school and summer enrichment for children up to age 12. The center provides full-time child care, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and Extended Pre-K, and a full-day summer program for ages 5–12. More than 150 children are served daily.
Programs emphasize early childhood development and school readiness through play-based learning, delivered by certified teachers. Facilities include age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds and indoor play areas, on-site telemedicine and a Dental Center, and an on-site kitchen that prepares healthy meals and snacks. Family support services and enhanced health and safety protocols are in place.
The center operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and accepts DSS subsidy and private pay. Located at 214 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608, the Children’s Center offers tours for families seeking full-time day care, pre-school, after-school, or summer programs.