Daycare center
Curious Minds Childcare (1873 Western Ave)
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Albany, NY
128 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,148 a month · 30 with Google ratings
Daycare center
TSL Adventures, LLC (183 Schoolhouse Rd.)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Bilingual Friends and Family Daycare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Mrs Marva's Childcare Academy
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Lily Pad Childcare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Happy Face Bilingual Daycare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Parkside Kids (880 Watervliet Shaker Road)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Childtime at Executive Woods
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Mercy Care For Kids
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Creative Kids Childcare Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Neymi & Friends Learning Centers Inc.
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Turner's Tots Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
The Write Way Day Care
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Home-Breeze Daycare LLC
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Little Blessings Childcare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Nana's Home Daycare Corp.
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Little Journeys Daycare
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
The Goddard School of Albany
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
TSL Adventures, LLC (8 Corporate Circle)
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Spotted Zebra Learning Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Wee Care At Labor
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Bright Horizons At Corporate Woods
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Childtime of Colonie
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Tendercare Child Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,148 / mo
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Albany
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12208 | 325130 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| A Brighter Smile Day Care Family Day Care | 12206 | 268633 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Alfia & the Chipmunks Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12208 | 921318 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Bright Future Childcare LLC Group Family Day Care | 12202 | 928742 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Brilliant Angels Daycare LLC Group Family Day Care | 12210 | 881370 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cabrera- Delora, Agustina Group Family Day Care | 12209 | 890067 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Camilla's Daycare Inc. Group Family Day Care | 12209 | 704341 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Chappies Kidz Group Family Day Care | 12206 | 933064 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Creighton, Felicia Group Family Day Care | 12205 | 818616 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Darlene's Open Arms Child Care Group Family Day Care | 12210 | 565612 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Edmonds, Demmca Family Day Care | 12210 | 942705 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Esperanza's Home Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12203 | 895557 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| First Steps Group Family Day Care | 12203 | 9 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Here We Grow Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12205 | 807565 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| His Little Blessings Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12210 | 208207 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Holy Progressive Group Family Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12206 | 950593 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Joan E's Haven Family Day Care | 12202 | 889593 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| LadyBug s Ladder LLC Group Family Day Care | 12209 | 887504 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Laughter and Lullabies Daycare Family Day Care | 12206 | 813127 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Levine, Rosemarie Group Family Day Care | 12203 | 14 | 14 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Geniuses Academy Family Day Care | 12206 | 952647 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Sheep of Jesus Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12205 | 913211 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Lori Love's Family Tree Family Day Care | 12206 | 894760 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Loving Touch Day Care Center Group Family Day Care | 12203 | 926428 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| MaimoGan Family Child Care Group Family Day Care | 12208 | 907511 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Mosley, Tylyn Family Day Care | 12211 | 922148 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Mother's Nature Daycare Family Day Care | 12205 | 899369 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Mt. Hope Daycare Family Day Care | 12202 | 418260 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| New Bright Day Care Group Family Day Care | 12208 | 727712 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Neymi & Friends Family Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12210 | 937177 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Nizami, Gulmina Family Day Care | 12205 | 945368 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Nuristani, Sedra Family Day Care | 12208 | 942855 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| O'Hare, Michelle Group Family Day Care | 12211 | 590420 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Puzzles & Butterflies LLC Group Family Day Care | 12202 | 916990 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Rainbow Faces Daycare Family Day Care | 12202 | 437818 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Rainbow Land Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12209 | 919643 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Sanchez, Eustacia Family Day Care | 12208 | 944179 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Sweet Havens Childcare Group Family Day Care | 12210 | 917272 | 12 | school age | Not rated | |
| TNT Daycare Family Day Care | 12209 | 351001 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Wela's Daycare Group Family Day Care | 12202 | 920297 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Young Explorers Group Family daycare Group Family Day Care | 12208 | 929663 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Zamani, Yasmin Family Day Care | 12205 | 913144 | 8 | school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Albany
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Family Incorporated School Age Child Care | 12210 | 916328 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| Albany JCC @ Albany School of Humanities School Age Child Care | 12209 | 42966 | 123 | school age | Not rated | |
| Albany JCC @ Montessori Magnet School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 237739 | 120 | school age | Not rated | |
| Albany Police Athletic League, Inc. (116 N. Lake Ave) School Age Child Care | 12206 | 922195 | 82 | school age | Not rated | |
| Albany Police Athletic League, Inc. (250 Central Ave) School Age Child Care | 12206 | 922196 | 165 | school age | Not rated | |
| Albany Police Athletic League, Inc. (844 Madison Ave) School Age Child Care | 12208 | 695751 | 81 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, Inc. @ Albany Clubhouse School Age Child Care | 12210 | 44809 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc (1 Arbor Dr) School Age Child Care | 12207 | 919136 | 75 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc (108 Whitehall Rd) School Age Child Care | 12209 | 919137 | 75 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc (41 N Allen St) School Age Child Care | 12203 | 917912 | 75 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc (43 Bertha Street) School Age Child Care | 12209 | 919138 | 75 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc (94 Delaware Ave) School Age Child Care | 12202 | 919135 | 135 | school age | Not rated | |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Forest Park School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 41121 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Roessleville School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 41125 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Saddlewood School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 41126 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Shaker Road School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 41127 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Veeder School School Age Child Care | 12205 | 41129 | 80 | school age | Not rated | |
| Kidz Klub Discovery Center LLC School Age Child Care | 12209 | 927327 | 111 | school age | Not rated | |
| Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. School Age Child Care | 12210 | 943858 | 119 | school age | Not rated | |
| St. Paul's Evengelical Lutheran Church School Age Child Care | 12203 | 917516 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (1 Arbor Drive) School Age Child Care | 12207 | 44649 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (1044 Western Ave) School Age Child Care | 12203 | 254399 | 110 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (274 South Pearl Street) School Age Child Care | 12202 | 44104 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (369 New Scotland Avenue) School Age Child Care | 12208 | 41959 | 200 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (400 Sheridan Avenue) School Age Child Care | 12206 | 214991 | 146 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (50 North Lark St.) School Age Child Care | 12210 | 878115 | 71 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (6270 Johnston Rd) School Age Child Care | 12203 | 39203 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (676 Clinton Avenue) School Age Child Care | 12206 | 216708 | 70 | school age | Not rated | |
| Trinity Center School Age Child Care | 12202 | 44257 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Tsl Adventures, LLC (183 School House Road) School Age Child Care | 12203 | 610476 | 120 | school age | Not rated | |
| TSL Adventures, LLC (1995 Central Avenue) School Age Child Care | 12205 | 920604 | 40 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Albany: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Albany?
Albany has 128 licensed programs on the New York register: 42 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 54 home daycares and 32 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Albany?
3 programs in the Albany area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,148 a month, and $1,690 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Albany?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.