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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Children and parents love Ms. Nicole’s daycare in Schenectedy for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Nicole’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Caring for each child is a new adventure. It’s such a privilege to get to know every kid on an individual basis. Even at a very young age, they have such strong personalities! After having three kids of my own and babysitting for local families, I’ve seen that no one child-raising method or teaching style works for everyone. Every kid reaches their milestones at a different pace, and that’s okay! At this program, the children will be met where they are—developmentally, socially, and educationally. A huge part of what makes this possible is taking the time to get to know and understand each individual child, so we can give them the best possible care.
My daycare program came about because of my childcare needs and the needs of my community! Working full time outside the home, I wasn’t getting much time with my children. At the same time, I had met so many parents who needed a provider they could trust. I’m a mother and have taken care of children in my family for years - so opening a daycare made so much sense on so many levels! I love being around kids, and so does my young son. Helping them all grow is the most rewarding job there is, and I love being there for my community and my children at the same time.
A small-scale daycare in Albany, Ms. Toshara provides care for just 8 children at a time. As with all home daycares, her program is licensed by the state and she’s completed training in childhood ages & stages, medication administration, and food safety. In this mixed-age group program, children get the socialization, stimulation and support they need to learn and grow. Parents are often surprised to discover home daycares like Ms. Toshara right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
There are 22 licensed home daycares in Schenectady. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Children and Family Services, just like the big preschool centers.
For more daycare recommendations in Schenectady, take our 5-minute survey.
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
15 Close St, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY
License # 802069
Licensed for 16 since 2017
434 Hulett Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 209494
Licensed for 16 since 2004
1039 Parkwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY
License # 375857
Licensed for 16 since 2008
736 Hampton Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 720066
Licensed for 16 since 2015
337 Schenectady St, Schenectady, NY
License # 477768
Licensed for 16 since 2010
231 Corlaer Avenue, Schenectady, NY
License # 28322
Licensed for 16 since 1998
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Schenectady. to find options that work for you.
7 Swan Street, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY
License # 859121
Licensed for 16 since 2020
235 Robinson St., Schenectady, NY
License # 830082
Licensed for 16 since 2018
10 Dewitt Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 865585
Licensed for 16 since 2021
953 Pennsylvania Ave., Schenectady, NY
License # 847221
Licensed for 16 since 2019
412 Paige St., Schenectady, NY
License # 34962
Licensed for 16 since 2000
2809 Coniston Rd, Schenectady, NY
License # 619353
Licensed for 16 since 2012
1630 Broadway, Schenectady, NY
License # 825512
Licensed for 16 since 2018
404 Paige Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 335131
Licensed for 16 since 2008
1113 Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady, NY
License # 659830
Licensed for 16 since 2013
1028 Second Ave., Schenectady, NY
License # 797927
Licensed for 16 since 2017
542 Summit Ave., Schenectady, NY
License # 30596
Licensed for 16 since 1999
352 Georgetta Dix Plaza, Schenectady, NY
License # 735368
Licensed for 16 since 2015
322 Paige St, Schenectady, NY
License # 692751
Licensed for 16 since 2014
1064 Garner Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 685257
Licensed for 16 since 2014
27 Brown St, Schenectady, NY
License # 841876
Licensed for 16 since 2019
2151 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 742058
Licensed for 16 since 2016
1036 Delamont Ave, 1st floor, Schenectady, NY
License # 829613
Licensed for 16 since 2018
7 Charles Street, Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 471971
Licensed for 16 since 2011
1418 Schuyler St, Schenectady, NY
License # 775169
Licensed for 8 since 2017
333 Schenectady St., Schenectady, NY
License # 810217
Licensed for 8 since 2018
1218 Webster St., Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 862877
Licensed for 8 since 2020
1329 Grosvenor Square, Schenectady, NY
License # 823583
Licensed for 8 since 2018
853 Vischer Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 820431
Licensed for 8 since 2018
1061 University Place, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY
License # 831385
Licensed for 8 since 2018
629 Hamilton Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 800236
Licensed for 8 since 2017
364 Duane Avenue, Schenectady, NY
License # 259015
Licensed for 8 since 2006
1508 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 27012
Licensed for 8 since 1999
1336 Dewitt Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 454041
Licensed for 8 since 2010
19 Grove Place, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY
License # 835441
Licensed for 8 since 2019
542 N Brandywine Ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 820662
Licensed for 8 since 2018
1114 Congress Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 836941
Licensed for 8 since 2019
329 Schenectady Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 700402
Licensed for 8 since 2014
832 Bridge Street, Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 872686
Licensed for 8 since 2021
510 N. Brandywine Ave., Schenectady, NY
License # 32909
Licensed for 8 since 2000
214 Robinson street, Schenectady, NY
License # 869849
Licensed for 8 since 2021
1818 Becker Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 643092
Licensed for 8 since 2013
1074 Baker Ave., Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 856799
Licensed for 8 since 2020
14 Princeton St., Schenectady, NY
License # 866664
Licensed for 8 since 2020
949 Congress St., Schenectady, NY
License # 31450
Licensed for 8 since 1999
1052 Delamont Ave., Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 732200
Licensed for 8 since 2015
2424 Avenue B Ext, Schenectady, NY
License # 710610
Licensed for 8 since 2015
1702 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, NY
License # 379785
Licensed for 8 since 2009
185 Starr ave, Schenectady, NY
License # 871106
Licensed for 8 since 2021
418 Robinson street, Schenectady, NY
License # 867310
Licensed for 16 since 2021
844 Lincoln Ave, Apt. 1, Schenectady, NY
License # 876249
Licensed for 16 since 2021
714 Hattie Street, Schenectady, NY
License # 877063
Licensed for 8 since 2021
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Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
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Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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