faith child care & Nursery School

Faith Child Care & Nursery School (FCCNS) is a Christian program located in Faith Lutheran Church in Penfield, NY. 

It provides an age appropriate, quality early childhood program in a well equipped, appealing, safe facility with indoor and outdoor play areas. It is dedicated to ensuring that our programs provide for the healthy growth of all children and actively advocates for children with special needs. Our teachers support children and families in a loving, nurturing setting that seeks to ensure that each child knows God loves them by sharing the good news of our faith in Jesus. FCCNS provides an outstanding opportunity for children to begin the process of learning and developing social consciousness in a Christian setting.


Contact Us:

Phone: (585) 385-2360 Fax: (585) 385-6491

Email FCCNS Office  

Business hours: 6:30am-5:30pm (M-F)

Summer hours, June 28th - August 27th:  7:00am-5:30pm (M-F)


2576 Browncroft Blvd.

Rochester, NY 14625

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upcoming events

~We are closed the week of August 2 - 6, 2021.  Faith Lutheran Church will be holding their Vacation Bible School.


~Welcome to FCCNS!  Click here for a virtual tour.


~We currently have full-time space in our 4 year old room.  We have openings in our School-Age program.  Please call 585-385-2360 for more information.


Weekly Themes and Bible Themes, Chapel every Tuesday @ 10:45am:


July 26 - 30 ~ Olympics Week! ~ Food from Heaven

August 2 - 6 ~ Closed

August 9 - 13 ~ Carnival Week! ~ Jonah and the Big Fish

August 16 - 20 ~ Sports Week! ~ David & Goliath

August 23 - 27 ~ Talent Week! ~ The Prodigal Son

August 31 - September 3 ~ Back to School ~ In the Beginning


~Click here to read FCCNS's Coronavirus Updates.


~We hope you will join FCCNS in supporting our local families and the Ronald McDonald House by simply collecting soda tabs, soup tab, etc.  There are also "houses" in each classroom and in the office.  It is a very easy way to give back to our community and helping families who's children are receiving medical care.  This program will run all year long and each tab counts!  Thanks so much for your support!


~We are currently in the process of working on our National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.


~Brightwheel Communication Technology!  We are happy to introduce our communication tool used through-out our program.  When you download the app, you will be able to see photos, videos, daily events (food/potty/nap), updates and what your child is learning during the day.  You can click here for more information.  "Your Child's day delivered in real-time."  If you need any assistance in using Brightwheel, please stop in to the office, or chat with our child's teacher.

Programs

Infant, Toddler and Preschool

  • Full time and part time care
  • Full year program
  • 8 weeks through age 5
  • 6:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
  • Summer hours, June 28th - August 27th - 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

School Age

  • Entering Kindergarten through 6th grade wrap program
  • Before and after school care
  • Summer camp
  • 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
  • Summer hours, June 28th - August 27th - 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.


classes

  • Infant Room (Little Lambs) 8 weeks to approx. 18 months old
  • Waddler Room (Ladybugs - younger toddlers) starting at 18 months old
  • Toddler Room (Caterpillars) starting at 18 months old to approx. 3 years old  
  • 3 Year-old Preschool (Butterfly) 3 to 4 years old  
  • 4 Year-old Preschool (Firefly) 4 to 5 years old
  • School-Age (Good Knights) Kindergarten to 5th grade

our philosophy

Faith Child Care & Nursery School, in all aspects of its programs, seeks to strengthen and support the child and family. Whether a family seeks a limited part-time care experience or requires the support of full-time care, we provide many enriching learning experiences in an atmosphere of love and respect. Knowing that each child is a unique individual known best by parents, we encourage parent involvement and regular communication.


In order to ensure a quality experience, we provide a carefully planned program designed to meet the needs of the whole child – physical, social-emotional, language and communication, cognitive and spiritual. The basis for our program planning is the criteria developed by the National Association for Early Childhood Programs. The program considers the developmental level of the group as a whole and the individuals within the group.

our story

Over 40 years ago, our program began with a traditional nursery school program. We expanded to include a full-day program that included toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children in 1986. Ten years later we expanded again with the addition of a school-age program for children in first through sixth grade inclusive. And in 2012, we expanded yet again to include infants beginning at 8 weeks of age.


We take great pride in our programs. All of our lead teachers are professional educators with both experience and education in early childhood education. Each person working at FCCNS has been chosen because she/he loves and enjoys working with young children. Great care is taken in planning and caring for our youngsters.  


Our facilities are safe, cheerful, inviting and geared especially to little children. Our classrooms are well furnished with equipment and toys that are fun and educational. We have a newly remodeled Natural Playscape, and a spacious indoor play area equipped with a variety of gym equipment. The fields surrounding the fenced-in Playscape also provide space for a large variety of outdoor activities, especially for our older children.