Albany Preschools

St. Matthew School and Child Care provides Full and Part-Time Programs for Toddlers 18 months-3 years old, 3 year old PreSchool, and UPK in a non-profit private school environment. We also provide After-School and Summer Programs for children 18 months-12 years old. St. Matthew School is certified by the NYS Dept. of Education, is licensed by OCFS and our UPK program through the Albany City School District. Our philosophy helps children build self-confidence, learn new skills and make memories that last a lifetime!

It's never too early for a great education and there is no better place to start than at The Albany Academies! The Preschool Program welcomes boys and girls into a creative, nurturing and enriching environment with enthusiastic and passionate teachers.

The Albany Academies have a long-standing tradition of sparking a love for learning in the youngest students. The Preschool Program welcomes boys and girls into a creative, nurturing and enriching environment with enthusiastic and passionate teachers. Walk into our bright and cheerful classrooms and you'll find happy children who are cherished, challenged and encouraged to dream.

Recognizing that girls and boys learn through meaningful interactions with their classmates and teachers, the Preschool Program provides opportunities for group and individual activities. A balance of fun indoor and outdoor activities, play and child-centered exploration build skills for a strong social and academic foundation.

Preschool at The Albany Academies provides the perfect mix of experiences and opportunities for young children, planting the seeds that will nurture their development and curiosity.

Harmony Kids provide a nurturing and supportive environment for your children. Children learn through developmentally appropriate activities and feel confident in taking on new challenges. Our loving and enthusiastic staff brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of children and strive for excellence in all they do.
Our mission at Harmony Kids is to provide child care that meets the needs of each child and family in a safe, educational environment. We pride our focus on the individual needs of each child, while providing quality, reliable and safe child care.
Please call or email to set up an appt. to come visit!!

We are a licensed day care facility. We provide care for children 8 weeks old to 5 years old. We have a loving, qualified, fully trained staff. We offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Our hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please contact us to schedule your tour.

Children's Corner Day Care Center provides care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We provide a 10% discount for siblings. Tuition fees vary according to age group and based upon the market rate. As of Summer 2012 we are now offering a Summer Program for children age 6-10.

Our Center serves a diverse group of children and families and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. The Center provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to interact with typically developing children in a quality inclusive setting. Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit the Center prior to and/or during the enrollment of their child (ren). We also encourage parents to visit the center with their child once or twice, for at least one to two hours each visit, before the child begins full time.

The children are provided with many rich and challenging experiences in classrooms that are organized into clearly defined learning areas, such as, books, blocks, dramatic play, art, music, and manipulative toys. The daily program consists of a balance of individual, small and large group activities; physical care routines; breakfast, hot lunch and snacks; nap/quiet time; and various indoor and outdoor activities.

As of 9/07 the Center has been approved for the Universal Prekindergarten Program (UPK). The Center provides a 'wrap-around' program for children participating in our UPK program. Universal Pre-Kindergarten is a community-based program under the umbrella of the Albany City School District. The program is based on a literacy curriculum focusing on pre-reading, writing skills and math concepts. The program also includes the exploration of bilingual languages and curriculum.

Children's Corner is located in downtown Albany, in the NYS Education Department Building Annex, so if you work in the downtown area you have convenience of having your child/ren within walking distance of your place of work for visiting any time. Our Center provides daily breakfast, hot lunch and snacks. We have a large gross motor room for indoor play as well as a fenced-in playground located directly across from the Center for outdoor play and a weekly music program.

Our Center is a Not-For-Profit organization and is licensed thru the Office of Children and Family Services.

Toyland Daycare Preschool is the oldest private daycare in the Capital District. We offer full day care from M-F. We have a solid literacy program in place. We maintain a warm and loving atmosphere, with an emphasis on socialization and well being. Our population is 3-5 year old.

Ready Set Grow Day Care is a NYS licensed home day care.

* We accept children 6 weeks - 12 years (all your children can stay together for child care).

* We provide healthy meals healthy snacks, all meals included (we participate in the NYS Food Program).

*We have a fenced yard (fenced back yard, and two side yards-enough room for your child to learn, play and grow).

*We are conveniently located less than three minutes from 9 and 20, exit 7 right off I90, (located directly across the street from a great local park).

* We offer a preschool program complete with cap and gown stepping up ceremony at the end of the year.

*We offer multi-child discounts.

*Ready Set Grow provides our kid fit/wellness program to all enrolled preschool age children.

*RSG provides the structure and learning environment of a traditional day care center, but has a small provider to child ratio.

*Child care Subsidies Accepted

*Overnight care

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County offers that and more.

Our mission is to inspire and enable young people from all walks of life, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs provide: A safe place to learn and grow ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, hope and opportunity. The Club provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, the Club offers program activities in five areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Our goal is to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future.
The children are bussed to the program from Rensselaer City Schools and attend through 6:00pm. We provide a nutritious snack, homework help, gym activities, woodshop and many more programs. The fee is $50 per week with some financial aid available.

OB2L (Overcoming Barriers to Learning) Center is the center for cognitive and behavioral support. OB2L Center is through the guidance of Tim Feeney, Ph.D. and the direction of Kelly Brock M.S.Ed.

Our Mission is to provide the supports and strategies children and families need at home, school or in the community. Assisting children in being able to self-regulate through the use of specific scripts and tools.

We believe that not one approach fits for all children.
We believe positive supports results in positive outcomes.
We use scripts as the guidelines for children being able to understand the concept of self-control and how to execute it successfully

We work with special needs children and specialize with children with autism spectrum disorder and children with cognitive or behavioral challenges. We offer a variety of programs; after school enrichment program, community integration, parenting strategies, tutoring, summer camps, school based services and birthday parties.

Our staff is educated and trained in how to provide a structured environment that will allow your children to flourish.

Please contact us for more information.