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Bizzy Beez Daycare

130 3rd Street Waterford, NY

In-Home daycare
We are a group family daycare that accepts children for 6 weeks - 12 years old. We transport to the Lansingburgh school district and Waterford students can bus. We use the your baby can read program and focus on kindergarten prep.
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0050 - Childtime of Latham

920 ALBANY SHAKER RD LATHAM, NY

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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A Merry Heart Summer Camp/Preschool

204 BOGHT RD WATERVLIET, NY

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
"Every child is special and precious! I have been a play-based educator for over 24 years, holding a SUNY Empire degree in Early Childhood Education. I am registered with the Office of Child and Family Services and Bright Side Up. You can join me on Facebook at A Merry Heart Daycare LLC with Preschool Education, where I provide...
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0070 - Childtime on Johnson Road

1 JOHNSON RD LATHAM, NY

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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0064 - Childtime on Crossing Blvd

21 CROSSING BLVD CLIFTON PARK, NY

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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Essentially 4 Kids

3 Geraldine Place Albany, NY

Quality Child Care at an affordable rate for all children 6 weeks to school age. We provide excellent service in a fun, safe home environment. * Quality Child Care * Affordable Rates (Contact for locked in New Year Discount) * Nutritious snacks and meals provided * Open 7 a.m- 5:30p.m * NYS licensed * Staff CPR/First Aid...
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Nonnie's Nuggets

1612 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Nonnie's Nuggets is a full-time academic-based day care center, licensed and regulated by New York State. Our vivacious visions for educating children are carried out in our two classrooms which are lead by certified, and more importantly, warm and nurturing teachers. One classroom is devoted to our preschool age children...
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Eco Baby Children's Center

1915 5th Avenue Troy, NY

Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Montessori
Academic
+ 3 more
Eco Baby Daycare & Preschool provides high-quality, holistic/Eco-conscious childcare and early learning programs for children ages 18 months through 5 years of age. Our Eco-healthy approach features freshly prepared meals and snacks using freshly prepared natural/local/organic ingredients and lots of time for freedom of...
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Chickadee Family Child Care

495 Stage Road Charlton, NY

State license verified

Chickadee Family Child Care is a small, playful daycare in Charlton, NY. We follow the BHBL school calendar and are closed for breaks and summer vacation! If you or your spouse is a teacher we are the best deal around! Your child will receive the one-on-one attention they need from loving and attentive caregivers, mother and...
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Willowood Children's Center

200 Technology Park Clifton Park, NY

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Willowood is a high quality early care and learning center in Clifton Park, NY serving children 6 weeks to 9 years old. Infants and toddlers at Willowood are cared for in small groups and stay with their peer group and care-teacher until preschool enrollment. Our preschoolers enjoy a play based experience in a literature rich...
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Hope 7 Community Center

596 Pawling Avenue Troy, NY

Hope 7 Community Center has 50 years experience offering quality childcare for children, ages 5-13, in a dynamic, enriching after school program, a recreational, traveling summer day camp, and evening teen enrichment program for ages 10-15. We have qualified, experienced staff and a structured environment where we watch children...
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Early Beginnings Childcare

29 North Lake Troy, NY

Located in Troy next to Frear Park on the N. Lake side I started providing NYS Licensed childcare over 10 years ago and have been working with children for more than 20 years. Before I started Early Beginnings Childcare, I worked in a childcare center and an elementary school while I was in college for Early Childhood Ed. I...
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Andrea Cavallaro

35 Grant Street Cohoes, NY

At my home I provide safe and fun care to children from infancy to school aged. I provide healthy age appropriate meals for each child. In my care, children will learn age appropriate skills as well as have an overall fun and safe experience.
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0030 - Childtime of Colonie

28 VLY RD ALBANY, NY

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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Consistency of care is of the utmost importance in the first five years of life. At the Children's Garden, we provide a place for your child to grow from the time they take their first steps, all the way through ABC's and 123's. With a family style program, children stay with the same teachers and friends from their first...
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Phyllis Martel

9 Jules Drive Colonie, NY

I am a loving Grandmother of 4 who provides a safe, smoke-free, clean, and family friendly environment for children newborn to preschool. Not only do the children have their own areas to play, eat and sleep; they are participating in age appropriate activities such as reading books, completing puzzles, and familiarizing with...
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ToddlerTown Daycare

278 3rd Ave Troy, NY

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
We are a preschool located in Troy, NY. We provide care for children between the ages 3-5 and foster their development through age appropriate activities. We present the necessary tools for your child to become kindergarten ready. We also host children's birthday parties.
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Rebecca's In Home Daycare

1430 Baker Ave Niskayuna, NY

In-Home daycare
I have always loved working with children. I love being part of their growing experience. I really believe children should have an opportunity for free/imaginative play, so they can discover their inner voice. I also believe that each child is different and will learn and discover at different rates. At my home they will be...
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Pineview Preschool

251 Washington Avenue Ext Albany, NY

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Pineview Preschool has been providing high quality early childhood education in the Capital District for 40 years!
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Kid Kampus

282 Grooms Road Clifton Park, NY

State license verified

We are a family-owned and operated daycare center in Clifton Park, NY. Our 17,000+ square foot child-friendly facility includes a 3,000 square foot gymnasium! In addition to school age after-school, morning/extra care, and summer camp; we have expanded our services to meet the needs of our families and community by including...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Waterford, NY

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Waterford, NY. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Waterford, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Waterford, NY, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Waterford, NY.

When looking for a preschool near you in Waterford, NY on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Waterford, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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