Generations Child Care
170 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY
Michelle Dowdell
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About Michelle Dowdell
Michelle Dowdell is a home daycare in Rochester, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 5, 2024), for up to 8 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (585) 285-0026 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Michelle Dowdell has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Monroe County has a median price of $200 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 Michelle Dowdell
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #911170
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.3(a)(1) Child care can only be provided in the areas of the family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Michelle Dowdell
Is Michelle Dowdell licensed?
Yes. Michelle Dowdell is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 5, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Michelle Dowdell last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Michelle Dowdell had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Michelle Dowdell care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Michelle Dowdell's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (585) 285-0026 to confirm.
How much does Michelle Dowdell cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 285-0026 to ask.
What is Michelle Dowdell's phone number?
(585) 285-0026.
Where is Michelle Dowdell?
Rochester, NY 14620. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.