Childcare Assistance for Families

Get resources and support in Rochester NY.

Our team of professional Child Care Referral Specialists are available to assist families in their search for child care programs in Livingston, Monroe, and Wayne counties, and in accessing other community resources and parent education opportunities.

Become a Child Provider

Looking for Child Care?

We’ve got you covered. Request a referral and we’ll provide you with a list of qualified providers that match your individual child care criteria.

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Provider Support

Have Questions About Child Care?

We’re here to help. We’ll provide the comprehensive information you need to make informed decisions, including:

Types of Child Care

Learn about the types of child care programs and the different licensing requirements.

Understanding your options →

Cost of Child Care

 Learn about the cost of child care and explore ways to pay for it.

Paying for child care → 

Quality of Child Care

Learn how to assess the quality of child care programs you visit and understand the key indicators of quality.

Evaluating programs →

Mental Wellness Clinic & Resources

We’re proud to introduce our new on-site mental wellness clinic! Read more, and learn how we support children, families, and caregivers

Understand your personalized support →

Fast Service & Unlimited Access

Whatever guidance you want or services you require, we offer convenient ways for you to receive information that you can access as often as needed.

Learn more about finding child care on our Find Child Care page or call us at (585) 654-4720 for childcare and daycare assistance in Rochester, NY.

All referral services are free and confidential.  Click on this link to view our Confidentiality Policy.

† If you need care outside of our service area, please visit Child Care Aware® to find your local child care resource and referral agency.

At Child Care Council, we are passionate about encouraging positive early childhood experiences for children and supporting families in their child care journey. Our child care assistance in Rochester, N.Y., is just one aspect of our commitment to creating a thriving and nurturing community for young learners. We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality care, and are dedicated to making that vision a reality. 

We are committed to helping families access the support they need to provide the best possible care and early education for their children while balancing the demands of daily life. If you have questions about your options for child care assistance in Rochester, N.Y., please don’t hesitate to contact us. Your child’s well-being and your peace of mind are our top priorities.

Resources

Make this your go-to for all things child care, from articles and links to FAQs and Council news, plus a community job board for providers.