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A Merry Heart Daycare with Preschool school

my daughter has been going here for 2 years and have learned so much. i am incredible thrilled with her progress and even more love that my...

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Albany Jewish Community Center

I highly recommend the Albany JCC i have had 2 sets of children to go through the school they are great.

- John H.

The Learning Garden Childcare Center

I love love love this place. The teachers are so attentive, kind and caring to my children. The staff is so helpful with anything I need. I...

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Ready Set Grow Daycare

7 Tracy Street Rensselaer, NY

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...
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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...
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A Merry Heart Daycare with Preschool school

204 BOGHT RD WATERVLIET, NY

5.0(5)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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...

Care Member says "my daughter has been going here for 2 years and have learned so much. i am incredible thrilled with her progress and even more love that my daughter...

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Albany Jewish Community Center

340 WHITEHALL RD ALBANY, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1369/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
The Albany JCC offers a loving and inclusive environment where children are nurtured and encouraged to develop socially and emotionally. Our teachers incorporate Jewish values into age appropriate activities that enable each child to be successful. We have two dedicated toddler playgrounds and three preschool playgrounds. We...

John H. says "I highly recommend the Albany JCC i have had 2 sets of children to go through the school they are great."

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The Learning Garden Childcare Center

392 Maple Road SLINGERLANDS, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Our center is located in a purpose-built facility located in Slingerlands. Our four core values are Caring, Kindness, Compassion, and Knowledge. Our staff is dedicated to caring for, educating, and ensuring the safety of all of our students. We follow a curriculum that incorporates STEAM and social-emotional learning, as well as...

Care Member says "I love love love this place. The teachers are so attentive, kind and caring to my children. The staff is so helpful with anything I need. I get constant...

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0052 - Childtime of Delaware Avenue

180 DELAWARE AVE STE 18A STE 18A DELMAR, NY

5.0(1)

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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0063 - Childtime at Executive Woods

4 ATRIUM DR ALBANY, NY

5.0(1)

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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kiddie Academy of Albany

13 COLUMBIA CIR ALBANY, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Albany, NY offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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0070 - Childtime on Johnson Road

1 JOHNSON RD LATHAM, NY

5.0(1)

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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0031 - Childtime of Bethlehem Court

1 BETHLEHEM CT DELMAR, NY

5.0(1)

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...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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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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Childtime of Albany

4 Atrium Dr Albany, NY

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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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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Eco Baby Children's Center

1915 5th Avenue Troy, NY

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
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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Childtime of Albany

28 Vly Road 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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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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Childtime of Delmar

1 Bethlehem Court Delmar, 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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Childtime of Latham

920 Albany-Shaker Road Latham, NY

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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Childtime of Delmar

180 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY

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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The Albany Academies

135 Academy Road Albany, NY

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...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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