Why Care-A-Lot?

The Care-a-lot advantage could be the devotion and enthusiasm of the staff….or the seriousness given to cleanliness, health and safety….the attention paid to your child’s development…the amount of fun enjoyed by all… or maybe it’s a strong mix of all of these with a healthy dose of loving care and respect added for good measure. In the end, it all comes down to putting a smile on your child’s face by providing a safe and secure environment where your child and you feel at home.

Safe and Sound see why...

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Food for Thought, Growth & Health see why...

Safe & Sound

You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe and secure environment that features:

❤️ Trained staff who administer medications and conduct daily health and safety assessments
❤️ Low staff turnover
❤️ A high staff-to-child ratio, permitting attentive care for all children, especially infants
❤️ Caregivers who are carefully selected through a hiring process that includes thorough interviews, background checks, and a medical exam
❤️ Restricted door access
❤️ An automated security and fire monitoring system
❤️ Observation windows in each classroom
❤️ Daily cleaning of toys and areas where children play, eat and sleep

Built for Children

Care-a-lot Early Learning Center operates its programs in made-for-children facilities. This unique space provides:

❤️ Fenced outdoor playgrounds with plentiful space and play equipment
❤️ Spacious classrooms with child-sized bathrooms accessible to each classroom
❤️ Indoor gross motor skill areas for children to use during inclement weather
❤️ Abundant natural light from classroom windows
❤️ Specially designed diapering areas for infants and toddlers

Food for Thought, Growth & Health

Good nutrition relates directly to your child’s growth, health, learning ability, and general well-being. At Care-a-lot, we help your child to grow, and assist you in promoting healthy eating habits by:

❤️ Providing well-balanced, nutritious meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks
❤️ Posting our monthly menus, which follow USDA guidelines and are approved by a nutritionist
❤️ Allowing children to participate in cooking projects, learn about foods, and assist with family-style serving at mealtime
❤️ Taking extra precautions in the kitchen and in the classroom if your child has a food allergy. Our menu is peanut free!

Features

Quality Stars
Quality Stars

QUALITYstarsNY is a voluntary five-star "rating system" providing an infrastructure for assessing, improving, and communicating the quality of care provided by early learning programs.

Healthy Way to Grow
Healthy Way To Grow

Helping communities by supporting early care and education programs to improve practices and policies that create healthier environments for children.

Breastfed Babies Welcome
Breastfed Babies Welcome Here

Breastfeeding mothers are provided a private and sanitary place to breastfeed their babies or express milk.

Creative Kids Dance & Yoga
Creative Kids Dance & Yoga

Offers weekly 45-minute classes teaching dance fundamentals with steps geared toward your child's age group.

Asthma Friendly
Asthma Friendly

Aims to raise awareness, educate, and support healthier child care environments for children with asthma.

Kangarootime
Kangarootime

Automates check-in, tuition billing, and daily care instructions for better family connection.

Allergy Friendly
Allergy Friendly

A nut-free facility with extra precautions in kitchen and classrooms for children with food allergies.

Experience the Care-a-lot difference today!

Discover our nurturing, innovative childcare programs at one of our eight Rochester locations—schedule a tour now and give your child the best start in life.