Welcome to JACDC

The Jefferson Avenue Childhood Development Center (JACDC) offers quality child care and early childhood education programs for children who are 6 weeks through 12 years old.

We provide a safe and healthy environment for children to grow. We help build their confidence and strengthen their commitment to their own future.

The mission of the Center is:

To provide a loving and nurturing environment and programs for all children.
To provide an array of support services for parents, grandparents, and other adult care-givers in order to promote a strong, healthy, and nurturing family life for the Center’s children.
To actively participate in the continuing development of the Jefferson Avenue – Genesee Section.

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Our Programs

Infant Care (6 weeks to 18 months)
Infants enjoy gentle play and appropriate stimulation in our infant room.

Pre-school (18 months to 4 years)
Children flourish in age-appropriate programs focused on the development of self-confidence and independence. We encourage the building of strong social and language skills as well as fine motor skills. We promote interest in music, dramatic play, art and science. Major emphasis is placed on kindergarten readiness.

Universal Pre-K (4 years of age)
Our Universal Pre-K program is part of New York State legislation enacted in 1997. Each day, children take part in two and one-half hours of early childhood education focused on kindergarten readiness and critical skills necessary for future success. This program recognizes the importance of child care, family care and our early education system as integral parts of childhood development.

School Age (5 years to 12 years)
My Life Counts is the central theme for our school age “wrap around” program. This enrichment experience is designed to help children develop a strong sense of who they are. Children learn to respect their bodies, their minds, their neighbors and their environment. We strive to promote a sense of daily personal responsibility.

To enroll your child, call (585) 436-0454

Summer Camp and Holiday Programs
On school holidays and during the summer months, My Life Counts is a full-day program with a host of activities at the Center as well as frequent outings and field trips. We assist children in setting positive and ambitious goals for their lives and help them develop realistic plans for achieving these goals.

Family Support and Education
Gathering of Families provides education and guidance addressing the needs and interests of both parents and children. Parent couples, single parents, young mothers, grandparents and other care-givers can participate in monthly workshops providing information as well as a support system for their active families.

Family Reading Programs
As a founding member of the Southwest Area Family Reading Program, we place great emphasis on reading. The computerized literacy program Accelerated Reader is one of the many ways we work to strengthen reading skills.

Home Away From Home Programs
Home Away From Home emergency child care scholarships are provided so children can attend a stable environment as their families transition from homelessness, in some cases due to fires, death of a loved one, domestic violence, loss of employment and/or illness, back into permanent housing, employment, school and/or counseling. In some instances JACDC will provide transportation both to and from the Center.