After School programs in Schenectady, NY
11 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,108 a month · 25 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
Before and after school programs in Schenectady
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady @ Steinmetz Homes School Age Child Care | 12304 | 45290 | 34 | school age | Not rated | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. School Age Child Care | 12308 | 924931 | 50 | school age | Not rated | |
| Bright Hope Center Inc. School Age Child Care | 12304 | 919180 | 10 | school age | Not rated | |
| Capital Kids Care LLC School Age Child Care | 12309 | 890141 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Robert and Dorothy Ludwig JCC of Schenectady on the Golub Family Campus, Inc. (2566 Balltown Rd) School Age Child Care | 12309 | 40702 | 77 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (100 Princetown Road) School Age Child Care | 12307 | 41573 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (1880 Lancaster St.) School Age Child Care | 12308 | 750412 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (2719 Hamburg St) School Age Child Care | 12303 | 40212 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (3311 Wells Ave) School Age Child Care | 12304 | 878595 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (3437 Carman Road) School Age Child Care | 12303 | 42591 | 80 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District (774 Sacandaga Road) School Age Child Care | 12302 | 953585 | 44 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Schenectady: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Schenectady?
Schenectady has 125 licensed programs on the New York register: 29 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 85 home daycares and 11 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 Schenectady?
4 programs in the Schenectady area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,108 a month. 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 Schenectady?
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →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.