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KinderCare Education at Work

55 Castleman Road, Rochester, NY 146204.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2000

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About KinderCare Education at Work

KinderCare Education at Work is a licensed child care center in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since April 8, 2000, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentMusic Explorers™ (2–4 years), Phonics Adventures® (2–4 years)
StaffCenter Director: Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Child Development Associate in Infant and Toddlers
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare Education at Work 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 KinderCare Education at Work

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#44796
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • 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.

  6. May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  7. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

  8. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  9. Jul 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(6)(i) Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

  10. May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(e) All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  3. Jul 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

  4. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

  7. Oct 12, 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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Questions about KinderCare Education at Work

Is KinderCare Education at Work licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 8, 2000.

When was KinderCare Education at Work last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare Education at Work had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 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 KinderCare Education at Work care for?

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

What are KinderCare Education at Work's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare Education at Work cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 273-3677 to ask.

What is KinderCare Education at Work's phone number?

(585) 273-3677.

Where is KinderCare Education at Work?

55 Castleman Road, Rochester, NY 14620. The nearest other daycare we list is Happiness House/Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association, 0.7 miles away.

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