Volunteers of America of Western New York
214 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY
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Action for a Better Community is a licensed child care center in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2002, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Action for a Better Community has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. (not corrected)
418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. (not corrected)
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. (not corrected)
418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
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214 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY
835 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
170 Troup St, Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14608 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2002.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 436-0362 to ask.
(585) 436-0362.
640 Jefferson Avenue A.B.C. Inc. Head Start, Rochester, NY 14611. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Village Community Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.