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Friendship Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $275
- year first licensed
- 1990
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About Friendship Children's Center
Friendship Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since November 1, 1990, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded Since 1926 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Friendship Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $275 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Friendship Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1990
- License number
- #39701
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
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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- Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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.
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Jan 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Jul 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.
Show 1 earlier visit
- Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Friendship Children's Center
Is Friendship Children's Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 1, 1990.
When was Friendship Children's Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Friendship Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 5 of 11 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 Friendship Children's Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Friendship Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Friendship Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 342-7250 to ask.
What is Friendship Children's Center's phone number?
(585) 342-7250.
Where is Friendship Children's Center?
310 Fernwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14609. The nearest other daycare we list is Action for a Better Community, 0.4 miles away.