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A Merry Heart Preschool
5.0
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 loves going here. my son also attends in the summer and school breaks and he genuinely enjoys himself as well!
- Care member
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.
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
His Little Blessings Day Care
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 Southern. Their family has become a...
- Anquinette C
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
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County
544 Broadway, 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 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...
A Merry Heart Preschool
204 Boght Rd, WATERVLIET, NY
5.0
(4)
"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...
5.0
"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 loves going here. my son also attends in the summer and school breaks and he genuinely enjoys himself as well!"
Care member
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...
0070 - Childtime on Johnson Road
1 Johnson Rd, 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...
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...
Eco Baby Children's Center
1915 5th Avenue, Troy, NY
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...
Kiddie Academy of Albany
13 Columbia Circle, ALBANY, NY
Kiddie Academy 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...
HK
90 State St, Albany, NY
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...
RL's Giving Tree Child Care
26 Glenwood St., Albany, NY
RL's Giving Tree Child Care is a Group/Family Daycare in Albany and has 7 openings for children, 12 months-5 years old, and our hours are from 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
We provide a well-balanced program that focuses on circle time activities such as calendar, weather wheel, music and movement, baking,...
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...
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...
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...
Melissa's Playhouse
80 Southgate Road, Albany, NY
My current certifications: New York State Permanent Certification in Special Education (7-12) September 2009 New York State Permanent Certification in Secondary English (7-12), August 2006 New York State Permanent Certification in Childhood Education (1-6), May 2005. I have been teaching for 9 years...
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...
Hetty's Brilliant Minds
310 23rd St, Watervliet, NY
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.
Kiddie Academy of Albany
13 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY
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
His Little Blessings Day Care
88 Lark St, Albany, NY
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
North Greenbush Preschool & Child Care Center
138 Main Ave, Wynantskill, NY
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.
Blossoms Montessori Learning Program
56 Hudson Ave, Delmar, NY
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.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Rensselaer, NY
In 2025 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.