Rochester Childfirst Network
School Notes Overview:
Rochester Childfirst Network is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children. Rochester Childfirst Network, staffed by a trustworthy, caring, professional staff, provides a variety of age appropriate activities and materials which enable each child to explore and discover early childhood concepts in a secure and stimulating environment. The overall focus of our programs is to provide child-centered programs that value and support each child and enhance learning and development. At the same time, we are committed to providing quality physical care. We believe that children develop best when they are actively involved in their environment. Our toddlers and pre-schoolers have an active role in choosing their activities. They learn to play cooperatively with others. Our program encourages respect for the feelings and possessions of others. Above all, we strive to foster within our children positive self-concepts and feelings of worth, as well as pride in their accomplishments....
School Overview:
Rochester Childfirst Network |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association for the Education of Young Children | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Monroe County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 53 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 83% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 47 students | ||
| Kind - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:53 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Rochester Childfirst Network is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children. Rochester Childfirst Network, staffed by a trustworthy, caring, professional staff, provides a variety of age appropriate activities and materials which enable each child to explore and discover early childhood concepts in a secure and stimulating environment. The overall focus of our programs is to provide child-centered programs that value and support each child and enhance learning and development. At the same time, we are committed to providing quality physical care. We believe that children develop best when they are actively involved in their environment. Our toddlers and pre-schoolers have an active role in choosing their activities. They learn to play cooperatively with others. Our program encourages respect for the feelings and possessions of others. Above all, we strive to foster within our children positive self-concepts and feelings of worth, as well as pride in their accomplishments.
- Profile last updated: 02/18/2009
In the News:
- Families grateful for back-to-school grants (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
posted on August 21, 2009 at 07:03:51 am
Criticism of back-to-school grant creates anger in some communities. - Next step for child care is informing families (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 12:56:49 pm
With local child care subsidy funds restored, the challenge now is making eligible families aware of the help. - Grant recipients show off ideas to encourage healthy living (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
posted on May 15, 2009 at 03:57:08 am
Squats, bursts of dance and cones are helping kids get moving at local schools. - Subsidized Day Care Gets Funding (R News)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 10:10:22 pm
Hundreds of low-income families in Monroe County who lost day care funding may soon be getting it back. The county says it has secured millions of dollars for its subsidized child care program. - Penfield Bulletin Board (Penfield Post)
posted on May 6, 2009 at 02:11:53 pm
Event happenings in and around the Penfield area this week.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14620) | School Zip (14620) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,094 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $30,776 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.5 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 62 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14620) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 33% / 67% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Boniface Elementary School - 173 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Mary Cariola Childrens Center - 338 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Corpus Christi School - 158 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Destiny School For The Gifted And Talented - 30 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Hillel Community Day School - 81 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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