~Join us for a BBQ and Open House!  Teachers will be in classrooms to discuss plans for the year and answer any questions you may have.  If you haven't signed up yet, please do so in the next couple days in your child's classroom so we can get an accurate count for food preparation!  We can't wait to see you all Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 pm for food and fun!

~Penfield schools are closed on Friday, October 11th and Monday, October 14th.  Please let the office know if your child will not be attending either/both of those days.  Thank you!

~We are looking for part-time help in our program.  Please click here for more details.

~We have limited space available in our 4 year old program and before and after school program.  If you are interested in signing your child up, please contact us at 385-2360 to set up a tour for more information.

~We are pleased to announce FCCNS was awarded Pathways National Accreditation by Children’s Institute, an affiliate of the University of Rochester on Monday August 6^th, 2018.

FCCNS has successfully completed a rigorous process to meet or exceed 500 criteria, which are above what is required by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services in order for centers to operate.  The process of accreditation is extensive, evaluating parent and staff satisfaction, and program quality, including the facilities, qualifications of staff and leadership, and record keeping.   Accredited centers deliver programming of the highest quality for young children.

Children’s Institute, the accrediting organization, is a national not-for-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children by strengthening their social and emotional health.  Through sound research and evaluation, the organization develops and promotes effective prevention and early intervention programs, materials and best practices for children, families, schools and communities.  Children's Institute is affiliated with the University of Rochester and has served the community for over 50 years.

The goal of a Pathways Accreditation is to help ensure that children receive the benefits of appropriate, joyful experiences and are cared for in a safe, high quality early education and care setting.  FCCNS will continue to make this a priority for our center and for our children.  We thank all the staff members and families who helped over the past year as we worked to make this a reality for our center.

~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.

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.