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UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN
EPK / UPK FREE tuition

Our Pre-Kindergarten early childhood education program focuses 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 early childhood development. Our Universal Pre-K program is for all children turning 3 and 4 years old by December 1st of their enrollment year. We adhere to the Rochester City School District calendar and are open 180 days during the school year from September to June. The program is a 6-hour program, which begins at 8:30 am and ends at 2:30 pm.

School Age
(5 years to 12 years)

The expeditionary enrichment experience is designed to help children develop a stronger sense of who they are in character building. Children learn to respect their bodies, their minds, their neighbors and their environment. We strive to promote a sense of daily personal responsibility. Through this program, conducted by qualified teachers and assistants, youth will expound in education, learn life skills, 

improve social skills, learn about creating and discovering expeditionary learning with field studies, nutritional health with culinary, cultivate experiences in job readiness skills to receive exposure to the world of work, and much more. We want to impact your youth’s life by modeling love, character, and integrity. Activities will include both youth-initiated and teacher-directed activities, training them properly to become secure, happy, healthy adults prepared for success and achievement. We believe they need guidance in developing their greatest potential, and quality reliable programming to continue their development.

Summer Enrichment Camp and Holiday Recess Programs

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

Infant / Toddlers / Twos Continuity of Care Program

Continuity of care is the consistent and uninterrupted provision of care and support for a child by the same caregiver or team of caregivers over an extended period. The program is structured to provide for mixed-age groups within the same classroom. Children can enter into the program as infants or toddlers and as children reach 36 months of age they can enter our Preschool program. Our classrooms accommodate the needs of the different age groups, and the teacher/child ratio applies to the youngest child in the group, with a 2:8 teacher/child ratio. Caring and Sharing Child Care Center encourages keeping infants, toddlers, and two’s together in the same classroom with the same teachers for a continuous span of time or longer. This allows children to develop a positive, stable relationship with other children and the teacher. This approach emphasizes building strong relationships between caregivers and children, promoting stability, trust, and a sense of security for the child. Continuity of care aims to minimize disruptions in the child’s routine and environment, facilitating healthy development and emotional well-being.

  • All teachers have received instruction with regards to the concepts of a Continuity of Care Program
  • Teachers are assigned a small group of children, but give support to each other as needed, with emphasis on the child’s health and safety.
  • Teachers are responsible for their child’s portfolio and communications with their child’s parents daily and in the absence of each other

Curriculum

We follow and adhere to the New York State Early Learning Guidelines and fully implement the HighScope Preschool Curriculum. At the same time, we pride ourselves with being in partnership with our Families and with the, Rochester City School District and the New York State.

Infant / Toddler
Creative Curriculum

On school holidays and during the summer months is a full day campership program with a host of activities at the Center as well as frequent outings and field studies trips. We assist children in setting positive and ambitious goals for their lives and help them develop realistic plans for achieving these goals.
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Highscope
Preschool Curriculum

Highscope Curriculum is play-based supported through research to prove that child centered classrooms that promote active learning is key to positive child outcomes. Children explore, have opportunities for creative imagination, skill building, problem solving, and gaining independence. Parents, family members, and outside resources create a partnership to expand children’s learning through parent events and workshops for parents to gain a greater understanding of the program, Highscope Curriculum and to give input on how their child’s developing.
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Welcome to our Infant-Toddler Classroom, where we embrace the philosophy of Continuity of Care — ensuring that children remain with the same trusted caregivers from 6 weeks to 2 years old. This approach allows our teachers to build deep, meaningful relationships with each child and family, creating a consistent, secure, and nurturing environment.

Research shows that children thrive when they form strong, stable attachments with their caregivers. These early bonds foster trust, confidence, and emotional security — empowering children to explore their world, develop independence, and build a positive sense of self.

When children complete our Infant-Toddler program, they transition seamlessly into our Universal Pre-Kindergarten classroom, carrying with them the confidence, curiosity, and security built during their earliest years at Caring and Sharing.

Welcome to our Preschool Classroom, where learning comes alive for our curious and enthusiastic 3-year-olds! Our preschool program operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in partnership with the Rochester City School District.

Using the HighScope curriculum, our teachers create a balance of structure, exploration, and play. HighScope is a research-based approach built around eight core learning areas — Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts and Music, Approaches to Learning, Social-Emotional Development, and Technology.Through observation and intentional teaching, educators design daily lessons that reflect each child’s interests, while incorporating learning standards and key developmental indicators to support every learner’s growth.

Our classroom is thoughtfully arranged with engaging learning centers — including areas for Science, Math, Literacy, Writing, Art, Dramatic Play, Blocks and Construction, Sand and Water Exploration, Manipulatives, and Technology. Each center is designed to promote independence, creativity, and discovery through hands-on experiences.

At Caring and Sharing, our goal is to spark curiosity, inspire confidence, and nurture a lifelong love for learning. We want every child to leave our preschool classroom excited about what they’ve learned — and eager to learn even more.

Welcome to our Universal Pre-Kindergarten Classroom, where every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Our 4-year-old preschool program, offered in partnership with the Rochester City School District, operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Through our daily HighScope curriculum, students develop the foundational skills needed for kindergarten readinessand lifelong learning. The HighScope approach emphasizes active participation, where children learn through hands-on experiences guided by eight key areas of development: Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts and Music, Approaches to Learning, Social-Emotional Development, and Technology.

Teachers use observation, planning, and intentional teaching strategies to design lessons that reflect children’s interests while integrating state learning standards and key developmental indicators. The plan–do–review process encourages children to make choices, take initiative, and reflect on their learning — strengthening confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.

At Caring and Sharing, teachers and students are active partners in learning. Together, they create a classroom community where curiosity is celebrated, relationships are nurtured, and every child feels valued and prepared for success in school and beyond.

Welcome to our School-Age classroom, designed for children ages 5–12, where learning extends beyond the classroom walls and into the real world. In this program, youth are encouraged to participate in expeditionary and project-based learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Our goal is to provide real-life, culturally responsive lessons and activities that challenge and excite each child’s mind while honoring their individuality and need for expression. Learning here is hands-on, meaningful, and designed to last a lifetime.

Students engage with their peers daily — before and after school, during recess breaks, and throughout the summer — in a supportive, collaborative environment that values community and connection.

At Caring and Sharing, we continue to nurture our school-agers through community-based experiences, cultural enrichment, and academic support. Our program offers opportunities for active learning, exploration, and academic growth, including tutorial services and enrichment activities that help students meet and exceed literacy and educational milestones.

Welcome to our Junior Academy Center, where older youth are encouraged to grow, lead, and learn through meaningful experiences. Our year-round program, designed for children ages 10–12, operates before and after school, during school recess breaks, and throughout the summer months to provide continuous opportunities for growth and connection.

We emphasize academic support, leadership development, and experiential learning that inspire curiosity and confidence. Our approach blends real-world exploration with hands-on projects that challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and build essential life skills.

At Caring and Sharing, we are committed to nurturing youth who are secure, confident, and prepared for the future—empowering them to grow into responsible, resilient, and compassionate young leaders.

INFANT TODDLER CONTINUITY OF CARE CLASSROOM

Welcome to our Infant Toddler classroom where we offer continuity of care. Continuity of Care is a classroom that a child can remain with the same teacher until they are 3 years old, at which they can enter into our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. The goal of continuity of care is to have children grow and develop with the same primary caregivers. Research has shown that children benefit from building early secure relationships with adults. The strong relationship formed provides a foundation for success. Secure attachments enable children to have trust in their surroundings, explore their world with confidence and develop a positive sense of self.

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

Welcome to our preschool classroom. Our classroom is designed to provide our preschool scholars with an understandable and fun approach to learning activities. Learning is a key component in our preschool classroom, and the expectation is that child will feel excited about how they learn. Our goal is to stimulate your child’s interest in their environment. Our preschool classroom has several learning centers where children explore science, reading, Math Center, Books, Manipulative toys to engage the mind, Art, Sand and Water, Drama or Pretend, Blocks and Construction, Writing and Technology areas and other subjects in a stimulating, creative environment with age-appropriate curriculum.

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

Welcome to our Universal Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program follows the HighScope Curriculum, which is based on 8 learning components. These are Literacy and Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music and Artistic Expressions, Learning Approach, Social and Emotional Development and Technology. The HighScope Curriculum emphasizes adult-child interaction, a carefully designed learning environment, and a plan-do-review process that strengthens initiative and self-reliance in children and young people. Teachers and students are active partners in shaping the educational experience

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM CLASSROOM

Welcome to our School-Age classroom. In our School-Age classroom youth are encouraged to participate in expeditionary learning activities. Our goal is to provide real life, culturally based lesson planned of activities that challenge and excite your child’s mind and need for expression. In our school age classroom, the learning will be real, hands-on and designed to last a lifetime. The youth get to interact and engage with their peers daily before and after school, during school recess breaks and throughout the summertime. Caring and Sharing continues to provide learning opportunities for our school agers in a variety of ways to continue learning through our community culture engagement. Our school age program provides opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, to meet the challenging academic standards for literacy and related educational development

JUNIOR ACADEMY CENTER

Welcome to our Junior Academy Center. Caring and Sharing Junior Academy Center, provides year-round services for all children before and after school, during school breaks, vacations and summer recess. The Junior Academy Summer Enrichment Program provides academic support throughout the school year and summer months through expeditionary learning field studies, the arts or with a cooking project which keep skills sharp and current in contrast to youth who are not academically engaged all year long and during the summertime. By contrast, children who are not engaged in learning through the summer typically lose up to three months of learning, which has to be retaught each new school year taking up to six weeks of valuable instructional time just to review what was previously learned. Enrichment experiential learning and field studies keep youth interested as they focus on fun and educational themes often in the Finance, STEM Science, Technology, Culinary and Social Studies content areas.