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Rich Beginnings Child Care Center

601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 146185.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2011
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About Rich Beginnings Child Care Center

Rich Beginnings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since January 6, 2011, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffOngoing training in early childhood education; current infant/child CPR certification
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rich Beginnings Child Care Center 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 Rich Beginnings Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#502211
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 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

      418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

  5. Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

  6. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 6, 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 Rich Beginnings Child Care Center

Is Rich Beginnings Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 6, 2011.

When was Rich Beginnings Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rich Beginnings Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Rich Beginnings Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Rich Beginnings Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rich Beginnings Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 244-3650 to ask.

What is Rich Beginnings Child Care Center's phone number?

(585) 244-3650.

Where is Rich Beginnings Child Care Center?

601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. The nearest other daycare we list is Congregation TorahLovingCare, 0.4 miles away.

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