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Action for a Better Community

640 Jefferson Avenue A.B.C. Inc. Head Start, Rochester, NY 146114.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2002

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About Action for a Better Community

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.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Monroe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Action for a Better Community

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2002
License number
#128692
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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See all 10 visits
  1. Sep 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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)

  2. Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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)

  3. Jul 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

  4. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Action for a Better Community

Is Action for a Better Community licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2002.

When was Action for a Better Community last inspected?

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.

Has Action for a Better Community had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Action for a Better Community care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Action for a Better Community's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Action for a Better Community cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 436-0362 to ask.

What is Action for a Better Community's phone number?

(585) 436-0362.

Where is Action for a Better Community?

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.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).