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Hetty's Brilliant Minds
5.0
Amazing, caring and loving teachers ready to meet the needs of your child! The atmosphere is so inviting and calming. Hetty's is definitely a place to take your child. You won't regret it!!
- Lydia B
St. Matthew School
5.0
My daughter has been there for a year now and she absolutely loves it! The teachers are extremely friendly and informing. I've seen her learning grow immensely from colors, numbers, letters, and even just her vocabulary overall. Their meals are also completely homemade and well balanced. I would...
- Sarah
Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center
5.0
We have been so happy at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center. Our daughter is really thriving in her toddler room. The teachers are not only loving, but have wonderful abilities to make children feel at home. They have a nice adjacent playground and get the children out to play or for a walk in...
- Kristen E
Kiddie Academy of Albany
5.0
Very clean, great care, and wonderful teachers! We love Kiddie Academy and recommend their facility to everyone looking for awesome child care.
- Lauren I
North Greenbush Preschool & Child Care Center
5.0
The staff at this preschool is beyond excellent. My son's speech has significantly improved since he joined North Greenbush Preschool and he always has a great day that he tells me was tons of fun. He comes home with projects that he did each day and is proud to show off all the new things he has...
- Alicia A
Preschools in Rensselaer, NY
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...
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...
5.0
(1)
Hetty's Brilliant Minds is a faith based childcare center that offers innovative, year round, before school, full day and after school educational preschool as well as infant care. It is at the heart of our vision to offer a program that addresses the whole child. The mission of our childcare center...
5.0
"Amazing, caring and loving teachers ready to meet the needs of your child! The atmosphere is so inviting and calming. Hetty's is definitely a place to take your child. You won't regret it!!"
Lydia B
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...
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...
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...
ALL DAY PRESCHOOL Program with a class size 6-8 with two teachers.
Early Childcare Education graduate through SUNY Empire University.
Registered through The Department of Child and Family Services, and Bright Side Up. Ages 2-5
23 years' experience
Individual attention, a large yard, fun and...
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...
Tri-Village Nursery School (TVN) is a cooperative, non-discriminatory, secular, non-profit school. Tri-Village Nursery School offers children a variety of opportunities, experiences, and programs that help them develop an early love of learning. As a cooperative pre-school, we also provide a...
At Eco Kids, it is our mission to provide high-quality care for your child in a safe, healthy, holistic environment. We believe in creating a peaceful environment that allows each child to learn through hands-on experiences with the world around them. We believe we have a responsibility to nurture...
Welcome to Lily Pad Daycare. Our program philosophy is to provide your child(ren) with the necessary tools to bloom strong; not only academically, but also emotionally, and socially. We provide plenty of opportunities for children to explore their environment and learn as they play.
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...
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"My daughter has been there for a year now and she absolutely loves it! The teachers are extremely friendly and informing. I've seen her learning grow immensely from colors, numbers, letters, and even just her vocabulary overall. Their meals are also completely...
Sarah
5.0
(1)
Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center located in Troy, NY aims to provide a place where children feel free to grow and explore. The center provides a developmentally oriented programs for children ages eight weeks to kindergarten. Their programs incorporate language, math, science, sensory, social,...
5.0
"We have been so happy at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center. Our daughter is really thriving in her toddler room. The teachers are not only loving, but have wonderful abilities to make children feel at home. They have a nice adjacent playground and get the...
Kristen E
5.0
(1)
Kiddie Academy of Albany offers a variety of care and education services that are geared towards supporting the early childhood development of kids between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The company uses the Life Essentials Curriculum in all of its programs to provide age and developmentally...
5.0
"Very clean, great care, and wonderful teachers! We love Kiddie Academy and recommend their facility to everyone looking for awesome child care."
Lauren I
5.0
(1)
5.0
"The staff at this preschool is beyond excellent. My son's speech has significantly improved since he joined North Greenbush Preschool and he always has a great day that he tells me was tons of fun. He comes home with projects that he did each day and is proud to...
Alicia A
5.0
(2)
Redemption Christian Academy is now accepting applications for our preschool program.
We offer a safe environment with quality, affordable care for children ages 3-4.
Our goal is to make every day a learning day, filled with new and wonderful experiences.
5.0
"I think this is the best preschool program around. The peaceful and fun-filled atmosphere serve to put children and parents at ease. Staff members are experienced, loving, and caring. The emphasis on early education prepares children to perform above their grade...
Georgenna
5.0
(2)
His Little Blessings Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Albany, New York, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...
5.0
"His Little Blessings (The Dawkins Family) has provided my family with phenomenal child care since 2005. My last child just completed het last year at Day Care this year and I hate to see her go. The etiquette is beyond measure. Their hospitality is God like and...
Anquinette C
5.0
(1)
Blossoms Montessori Learning Program in Delmar, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.
5.0
"Blossoms Montessori is amazing. I can't say enough good things about their program. Gus and Noreen (the owners/head teachers) are sweet and wonderful, and do an amazing job guiding children through the preschool years. It's a 9-11:30a, M-F school week running...
Katherine N
Newtonville Preschool is a preschool run and operated by The Newtonville United Methodist Church in Latham, New York. The school offers morning preschool programs for 3 to 4 years old children. The school's program is child-centered with a curriculum implemented by a qualified teacher. The...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Rensselaer, NY
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Rensselaer, NY?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Rensselaer, NY?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY.
How can I find a preschool near me in Rensselaer, NY?
When looking for a preschool near you in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.