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Expressive Beginnings Child Care

875 Commons Way, Rochester, NY 146233.5· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2011

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About Expressive Beginnings Child Care

Expressive Beginnings Child Care is a licensed child care center in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since July 29, 2011, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Expressive Beginnings Child Care 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).

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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 Expressive Beginnings Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#524418
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Jul 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(d) Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care. (not corrected)

  7. Apr 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 23, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  9. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  2. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

  5. Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

  6. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Expressive Beginnings Child Care

Is Expressive Beginnings Child Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 29, 2011.

When was Expressive Beginnings Child Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Expressive Beginnings Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 16 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 Expressive Beginnings Child Care care for?

147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Expressive Beginnings Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Expressive Beginnings Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 340-2077 to ask.

What is Expressive Beginnings Child Care's phone number?

(585) 340-2077.

Where is Expressive Beginnings Child Care?

875 Commons Way, Rochester, NY 14623. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Centers, 1.1 miles away.

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