Resource Lists
For the Greater Rochester, NY Area

Health

Step Up Program from Excellus BCBS - You don't have to be a member of Excellus to join!

Rochester area pediatricians

292-BABY - a free phone resource for non-emergency questions from the Rochester Parent Network - talk to a pediatric nurse 17 hours per day.

Clic on Health - Trustworthy, up-to-date health information for the Rochester region provided by local medical, public, and school librarians.

Childcare

Preschools recommended by parents

Alternate Childcare in Rochester: Nannies, Au Pairs, etc. (Business Listing)

Day care providers in the greater Rochester area

Resources for kids with special needs in greater Rochester, including friendly preschools

Resources for Rochester-area nannies

Community

Community groups

Local clubs and organizations for parents

Resources for kids with special needs in greater Rochester

Libraries

Where to Donate used toys in greater Rochester, NY

Education, classes, and camps

Local extracurricular classes for kids, preschool through high school, including academic support programs as well as 17 other subjects

Summer camps in the greater Rochester area

Homeschooling Resources for Rochester-area homeschoolers, including groups to join and email lists

Scouts, clubs, and playgroups

Local playgroups and co-ops recommended by parents and professionals

Scouting and other Kids Clubs in greater Rochester, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Amodestri Girls, etc.

Recreation

Our master list great places to take kids here in Rochester - Museums, nature parks, sports, family fun centers

Top 20 Places to Take Your Kids in the Greater Rochester Area

Kid-friendly restaurants in greater Rochester

Restaurants that have specials for kids on certain nights or under certain conditions, such as kids-eat-free nights

Local amusement parks

Articles/reviews of local venues

Playground virtual tour

Great places to hike in Western and Central New York - by Sue Freeman

Places to sled, skate, ski, and hike in Rochester's winter

List of terrific places for families in the fall - by Debra Ross

Parents' Night Out suggestions for places to dine and be entertained, without the kids -- from local celebrities

Local children's book authors

Local Professionals

I found a computer guy

Kid-Oriented Performers

How to Choose a Lawyer - from the Monroe County Bar Association

Rochester-area plumbers recommended by readers

Where to donate gently used toys in the greater Rochester area

Miscellaneous

Kid-friendly places to shop

Where Rochester parents buy great toys

Father's Day ideas for crafts and gifts