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Albany Med Kids
AgesInfant to school age
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Daycare centers in Albany, NY
42 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,148 a month · 30 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
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Capital Milestones Child Care, Inc.
AgesInfant to school age
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Congregation Ohav Shalom
AgesInfant to preschool
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Early Childhood Education Center
AgesPreschool
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St. Anne's Day Care
AgesPreschool
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Temple Israel of Albany
AgesToddler to preschool
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The Children's Place at the Plaza, Inc.
AgesInfant to preschool
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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.
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.