The teachers and staff at the Penfield KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Our teachers have an average tenure of six years at our center! The majority of our teachers have their Child Development Associate's Credential (CDA), Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or other fields of education.
Every teacher at KinderCare in Penfield is also CPR and First Aid trained! At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love for the children.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to thePenfield KinderCare! We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at thePenfield KinderCare, we strive to maintain a family atmosphere, and our families consider us to be an extension of their families. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating environment, but will also have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. At KinderCare, our mission is commitment to enhancing the educational opportunities for children, families, and the dedicated professionals who serve them. Our vision is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families through the power of education. We hope to meet you soon!
- At thePenfield KinderCare Learning Center, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site to conduct monthly fire drills, maintain children's medical records, train our faculty on health and safety procedures, and uphold our high cleanliness standards. Each teacher at our center is First Aid and CPR trained as well. Other safety features we have in place include a coded entry keypad, a doorbell for visitors, a guest registration book and an on-call nurse to assist us with any medical issues.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- All county subsidies accepted
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penfield KinderCare?
The application deadline for Penfield KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Penfield KinderCare is The Charles Finney School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-6 | 293 students 0.9 miles 39 Gebhardt Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 586-6968
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 586-6968
0.9
PK-6
293
Grades: PK-12 | 521 students 1 miles 2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
1
PK-12
521
Penfield Village Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 178 students 1.1 miles 1862 Penfield Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 381-7300
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 381-7300
1.1
PK-K
178
Grades: K-8 | 80 students 1.3 miles 2505 Browncroft Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 586-3140
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 586-3140
1.3
K-8
80
Grades: PK-8 | 108 students 1.7 miles 501 Garfield Street
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 348-9401
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 348-9401
1.7
PK-8
108
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