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William K. Sanford
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Youth Services Department
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Updated: May 22, 2008
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Day Care Centers
Raymond
& Ruth D. Laven Early Childhood Center; 689-0039
340 Whitehall Road
Albany NY 12208
Monday - Thursday 7:00 - 6pm Friday 7:00 - 5:00pm
Director: Sharon Mudge
2 months - 12 years of age
Capacity: 224
Website: SAAJCC.org
e-mail: Sharonm@saajcc.org
Full day, morning
and afterschool programs.
Bright Horizons at Corporate Woods; 436-5821
15 Corporate Woods Blvd.
Albany, New York 12211
Provider: Carrie McDermott, Director
Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
122 children
Two snacks are provided.
E-mail: wood@brighthorizons.com
Website: www.brighthorizons.com
We accept full and part time children in all age groups 6 weeks to 12
years.
Colonie
Youth Center, Inc.; 438-9596
272 Maxwell Road
Latham, N.Y. 12110
7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Provider: Nikki Caruso; program director
K - 6th grade
Locations during the school year at North Colonie and South Colonie
Central Schools. Summer program at four locations.
Cornerstone
Creative Arts Studio; 218-1590
Shaker Pine Plaza, 145 Vly Road
Niskayuna New York 12309
Provider: Beth LaManna
E-Mail: cornerstone1@nycap.rr.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Ages: 5-12 years old
Capacity: 18 children - NYS Licensed
We offer before and after school programs, Kindergarten wrap-around,
summer camp and vacation break. Childcare and preschool classes. The
incorporation of creative arts and learning offers fun for everyone!
Forest
Meadows Funland Daycare & Preschool; 482-2849
2 Chanelle Ct.
Loudonvile, New York 12211
Director: Deborah West
E-Mail: forest1meadowsfunland@aol.com
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Capacity: 12-14 children
South Colonie before and after school program. Full and part-time. Rich
environment. High Reach to Learning program and curriculum.
Junior
Village Day Nursery; 785-9140
5 Gaffers Court
Latham, N.Y. 12110
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. All year.
Snacks and hot lunch.
Provider: Isabel Hayek
Capacity: 3 - 5 years old- 28 children.
An early childhood program for 3 year olds and Pre-K for 4 year olds.
$175/week or $40/day. Our 29th year in business.
Parkside
Preschool; 449-2999
21 North Lyon Ave.
Menands, N.Y. 12204
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm. Year Round
breakfast, lunch, snack
Provider: Debra Horton-Koumjian; Director
E-mail: parkside449@hotmail.com
Website: www.parksidepreschool.org
Ages of children: 2.5 - 5.5 yrs. 39 children
Parkside Pre-school is a pre-kindergarten and day care center, located
in Menands, adjacent to The Village Park, providing quality pre-kindergarten
preparation. Parkside serves breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Full and part-time care is available year round. Weekly library visits
and monthly field trips complement the program. Parkside has been distinguished
as a program of excellence by Cornell University and New York State
Child Care Coordinating Council. Parkside is licensed by New York State
Department of Children and Family Services and is sponsored by The Bethany
Presbyterian Church.
Pineview Pre-School and Kindergarten; 456-6786
251 Washington Ave. Ext.
Albany NY 12205
Provider: Kirsten Barry
Website: www.pineviewpreschool.com
E-mail: pineview.preschool@verizon.net
Ages: 6 weeks-Kindergarten
Capacity: 123
Monday-Friday; 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Full day only; full time: 5 days; part time: 2-3 days
Seton Family Resource Center; 272-4964
1400 8th Ave.
Watervliet, N.Y. 12189
Monday thru Friday 7:00 am-5:30 pm All year.
Breakfast, Lunch, and snack.
Provider: Carol Drobneck, Director
Capacity:. 102 children 6 wks. to 5yrs
Website: cccms.com
E-mail address: SFRCMGR@LOGICAL.NET
Small classes, indoor/outdoor playground, full and part-time care, county
funding accepted, PEDS screenings available.
St. Coleman's Day Care Center; 273-7559
150 Boght Road
Watervliet, New York 12189
Provider: Sr. Rosaire Marie, Director
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm
147 children – 18mths – 5years
Lunch, pm snack
The aim of St. Coleman's Day Care Center's program is to develop and
maintain a quality standard of education, and to nurture children throughout
the total day. We maintain a program that meets the emotional, physical,
intellectual and social needs of the individual child and of the group.
The program is likewise structured to reflect the needs of today's families,
and the staff serve as a resource and support system to the family life.
Summer program for primary school age.
Spotted Zebra Learning Center, The; 438-4800
2 Kross Keys Drive
Albany NY 12205
Director: Sheri Townsend
E-Mail: sheri@spottedzebra.org
M-F 7:30 am-5:30 pm (Open 50 weeks a year)
Ages: 2-5 ( 2 year old program is M, W 9-11:30 am)
Capacity: 44
Full-day or half-day preschool programs that allow for purposeful and
imaginative creative play in a language and literary rich environment.
Class sizes are small and led by licensed teachers. We use the Creative
Curriculum which addresses all areas of early learning standards and
allows parents to stay connected with their child and their progress
through electronic portfolios which are accessible on a daily basis.
Stepping Stone Pre-school and Daycare Center;
786-1112
1003 New Loudon Road
Cohoes, N.Y. 12047
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Year round
Lunch and two snacks
Provider: Dr. Lynn Fischer; Director
8 ½ wks - Kindergarten (Kindergarten is ½ day program)
70 children
North Colonie transports to and from for ½ day kindergarten care:
either following or prior to Kindergarten within district. Separate
classrooms for infant, one year olds, two year olds, three year olds,
pre-school (4&5's), and kindergarten.
Please call for fee.
Colonie Youth Bureau Wrap-Around Program;
456-2135
1653 Central Ave.
Albany, N.Y. 12205
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 6:30pm
Provider: Town of Colonie Youth Bureau / Mary Burke
K - 4th grade; Capacity 80
Website: www.colonie.org/youthcomm
E-mail address: burmar@nycap.rr.com
A Kindergarten enrichment program and a before and after school daycare
for grades 1-4. Certified by New York State Office of Children and Family
Services.
Wee
Care Child Care Center; 783-8524
91 Fiddlers Lane (former Goodrich school Building)
Latham, N.Y.
Monday - Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Year Round.
Morning and afternoon snack.
Capacity: 3-6 yrs. old 35 children
Provider: Mary Beth Murphy
E-mail: murphym192@aol.com
Also after-kindergarten care if attending a North Colonie school morning
session. Monthly field trips. Morning and afternoon snack. No hot
Lunch, but microwave available.
Home Day Care
Brandon's
Buddies; 785-7806
7 Edgewater Ct.
Watervliet, NY 12189
Provider: Kim Foro
Website: www.BrandonsBuddies.com
Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
12 children 3-5 years old
We offer a nursery school curriculum for preschool aged children in
a small setting. The Director/lead teacher has a degree in Early Childhood
Education. All teachers are CPR / First Aid/ MAT certified. Fully fenced
outdoor playground. Nationally accredited through NAFCC. Five star rating
through Cornell CCPOE program.
Close
As Home Family Day Care; 786-1205
263 Lisha Kill Road
Colonie, New York 12309
Providers: Ed Gresco
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm
22 children – school-aged children
Before and after school care. Open all day when school is closed.
Licensed over 22 years. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.
Cohoes Hill Home Day Care; 237-1635
18 Cherry Street Fl. 1
Cohoes, New York 12047
Provider: Maureen H. Maher
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm
Capacity: 14 children 6 Weeks - 4 Yrs old
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack; Dinner if necessary
Group daycare. Fenced-in yard; activities, art and crafts Child care
in a safe and fun environment. Full Time Only. No-Smoking, No Pets.
NYS Licensed, Plus Evening, Night and After School care available.
Cuddle Time Day Care; 783-9364
25 Laura Drive
Latham, New York 12110
Provider: Kathleen Merolla
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
8 children
Lunch, pm snack
Fenced in play yard, field trips or off-site activities, arts &
crafts.
Family Day Care; 783-0509
40 Waterford Ave.
Latham, New York 12110
Provider: Kim Jeram
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-4:30 pm
5 children capacity
Two snacks & lunch
Family fun day care, baking, planting flowers, raking, going for walks
Family Day Care; 437-9719
24 Danielwood Drive
Loudonville, New York 12211
Provider: Michelle O’Hare Monday-Friday, 7:15 am-5:15 pm
Capacity: 8 children
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years
e-mail address: tomo@vellano.com
South Colonie School District
Home Day Care; 783-9145
13 Mohawk Ave.
Latham, New York 12110
Provider: Barbara Graf
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm
5 children full-time and 2 Kindergarten
Breakfast, lunch, snacks provided.
We take walks to nearby park and school playground. There is a fenced
in area with swings, a slide, merry-go-round, roller-coaster, b-ball
and a sandbox. 27 years experience.
Little Learners Day Care; 862-0187
8 Consaul Road
Provider: Lisa Fenner-Petramale
E-mail: LittleLearnersDC@aol.com
Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
Capacity: 7
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
NYS registered family daycare located in South Colonie School District.
We are a participant in the NYS food program, all meals included. Fenced-in
yard with climbers and ride-on toys. We go out every day the weather
is accommodating. Please contact for more information.
Lynnies; 489-3221
3 James Drive
Loudonville, New York 12211
Provider: Lynne Diane Ogborn
Monday - Friday, 6:00 am-6:00 pm
6 children
Two snacks and lunch
Full time children only. It is a non-smoking home.
Miss Michelle; 438-2629
14 Berkshire Dr.
Albany NY 12205
Provider: Michelle Drahushuk
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
evenings/weekends by special request
Capacity: 2 infants (up to age 2); 3 children over age 2
Lunch, snack
Preschool program, fenced in yard
NYS licensed
Play
'n Learn Family Day Care; 783-6565
181 Dunsbach Ferry Road
Cohoes, New York 12047
Provider: Kimberly Alix
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
14 children (ages 2-6)
Breakfast and snack provided
Program provides quality child care environment through active learning.
Practices developmental theory with enriched curriculum for pre-k. Provider
and full-time assistant hold degree in early childhood development.
The Rocking Horse Family Day Care; 786-1041
5 Pollock Road
Latham, New York 12110
Provider: Theresa Langan
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
5 children ages: Infant – Kindergarten & 2 children after
school
Provider holds degree in early childhood education and has thirty years
of experience. Free play, stories, music, arts & crafts. Daily routine
follows that of a nursery school for preschool age children.
The Wright Place Daycare; 785-3705
65 Hillcrest Road
Latham, New York 12110
Provider : Christina Wright
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Capacity: 2 children under 2 years, 4 children 2-12 years
Home daycare licensed in 2002.
Beyond
the Rainbow; 435-1391
Wolf Road Shoppers Park
5 Metro Park Road
Albany NY 12205
Provider: Laurie Jones / Linda Hoyt
MWF 8:45-11:15 & 12:15 - 2:45 (4-5 yr. program)
TTh 8:45-11:15 & 12:15 - 2:45 (2-3 yr. program)
M-F 5 day 4-5 year old program available
2 - 5 year olds
15-20 per class
Cheerful, bright, friendly atmosphere for your child's first learning
experience.
2-3 yr. program - socialization/first separation from parents
4-5 yr. program - kindergarten readiness
5 day 4-5 yr. program- kindergarten readiness on a more one-to-one basis
Blessed
Sacrament Pre-K: 438-5854
605 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
Provider: Sr. Patricia Lynch, Principal
Website: www.blessedsacramentschool.net
E-mail: bss@nycap.rr.com
Ages Accepted: 4 years
Capacity: 21
Monday-Friday: 1/2 day- 7:55-11:30 am; full day- 7:55 am-2:50 pm
Calvary Methodist Pre-K; 785-5142
15 Ridge Place
Latham N.Y. 12110
September - June
Provider: Diane Krawiecki; director
30 - 3yrs old T/T 9:00 - 11:30 40 - 4yrs. old M/W/F 9:00- 12:00
Snack is provided.
Christ the King School; 456-5400
20 Sumter Avenue
Albany NY 12203
Provider: Judith A. Smith, Principal
E-mail: albctk@rcdaschools.org
Ages Accepted: 3 and 4 year olds
Capacity: 14- Nursery; 16- Pre-K (per section)
Nursery- 3 year olds: Tuesday/Thursday- 8:30-11:00 am
Pre-K- 4 year olds: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday- 8:30-11:00 am or 8:30
am-1:00 pm.
Nursery includes music class and weekly visit to school library.
Pre-K includes
P.E. class, music, and weekly visit to school library.
College of Saint Rose Nursery School;
337-2337
1009 Madison Avenue
Albany NY 12203
Provider: Laura Sorrentino
E-Mail: sorrentl@strose.edu
Website: http://academic2.strose.edu/education/emery_center/nursery.htm
Ages: 3 year old program: Children must turn 3 by December 1.
4 year old program: Children
must turn 4 by December 1.
Hours: 3 year olds: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-11 am
(part time options available)
4 year olds: Monday-Friday 12:00-3:00 pm (part
time options available)
Capacity: 12 children per class
Fiddlers Lane Nursery School; 783-8314
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham N.Y. 12110
Teachers: Suzanne Wilhelm and Karen McClure; Assistant: Robin Leach
Mon., Wed., Fri. (4yrs old) 9:00 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Tue., Thu., (3yrs. old) 9:00 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
60 children 14 - 3yrs old class 16-4yrs. old class
Fiddlers Lane is a cooperative nursery school. Parent participation
is the focus of our cooperative philosophy. Three year program stresses
socialization, cooperation and kindness. Four year program extends three
year foundation with pre-kindergarten readiness skills in a theme-based
program. School is run by a parented-elected Board of Directors.
First United Methodist Pre-School; 477-5484
1 Gilligan Road
East Greenbush NY 12061
Director: Joy Caola
Ages accepted: 3-5 year olds
4 year olds: M/W/F 9:15-11:45 am
3 year olds: T/TH 9:15-11:45 am
Pre-K (4&5 year olds): M/T/W/Th 12:30-3:00 pm
Capacity: 20- 4 year olds, 16- 3 year olds
A nurturing, child-centered environment where children grow by exploring
the world around them, enriching their minds, and extending their understanding
of the themselves and others. Fun preschool offers a balanced program
of socialization and academic readiness for Kindergarten. Children must
be toilet trained to begin school.
Grow-n-Learn;
266-0527
601 5th Avenue
Watervliet, NY 12189
Liz Durocher, Teacher
A non-profit cooperative for children 3-5 years old.
4 year olds: M/W/F 9:00-11:30 am
3 year olds: T/TH
9:00-11:30 am
Capacity: 20- 4's; 16- 3's
Guiding
Hands Childcare; 273-9202
4 Western Ave.
Watervliet, NY 12189 *(Located in Latham, NY, North Colonie School District,
Latham Ridge Elementary Bus Line)
Provider: Jessica Krak
E-Mail: GuidingHands@nycap.rr.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Ages: Certified to care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
Capacity: 9 as of 1/08
Guiding Hands offers a stable home environment with developmentally
appropriate activities for all ages. The main focus for your child is
to build strong social and emotional skills. Guiding
Hands School Days is based on the "Creative Curriculum" to
provide school readiness; NYS certified by OCFS and CDCCC. Fenced in
outdoor playground, meals provided, CPR, First Aid, Health and Safety
and so much more.
Hansel
and Gretel Nursery School; 458-7178
492 Albany Shaker Rd.
Loudonville N.Y. 12211
Preschool
4 yr. olds: M/W/F 9:00 am-11:30 am
3 and 4 yr. olds: M/W/F 12:30 to 3:00pm
2 and 3 yr. olds: T/Th 9-11:30am
Four - six year olds Reading Readiness Program: Tuesday 12:00-2pm
School is opened September - June
Provider: Cathy Griner; teacher/director (458-7178)
Capacity: 100 children ages 2 to 5 years.
E-mail: hanselgretel73@yahoo.com
Established at the same location since 1973. Currently celebrating our
35th year. I have taught approximately 3,600 children. Your child does
not have to be potty trained to attend school.
Loudonville Christian School; 434-6051
374 Loudon Road
Loudonville, N.Y. 12211
Monday - Friday 8:15am - 12:00pm. September thru June
Mid-morning snack.
E-mail: smartin@lcs.org
Website: www.lcs.org
Provider: Shirley Martin; provider, Rose Marie Dudek, Assistant
4yrs to 5yrs. 20 children. Please call for fee.
Loudonville Presbyterian Nursery School; 465-7277
22 Old Niskayuna Rd.
Loudonville, N.Y. 12211
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am
Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Provider: Kris Royce, 463-2543
14 - 3yr. olds T/Th & 18 - 4yr. olds M/W/F
Tuition includes snacks, cost of all field trips and all craft supplies.
There are no fund raisers. This is a cooperative nursery school. Schedule
is the same as the North Colonie School District.
Online at http://www.mrsgrowney.com/
E-mail: kroyce13@verizon.net
Mayfair Nursery School; 399-0353 (school)
51
Glenridge Road
Glenville NY
Provider: Jennifer Bach
Registrar: Sabine Erickson: 399-1506
Website: www.mayfairnursery.com
E-mail: jenniferlbach@hotmail.com
Ages: 3-5 years old
Capacity: 14- each 3-4 year old class; 16- each 4-5 year old class
Classes: 3-4 yr: Tuesday/Friday, 8:30-10:45 am or Noon-2:15 pm
4-5 yr: Mon, Wed, Thurs, 8:30-11 am or Noon-2:30 pm
Mayfair is a cooperative nursery school. You will get the rare satisfaction
and joy of participating in the learning experience alongside your child.
Your child will be part of a controlled group experience at Mayfair,
learning to express feelings and socialize with others while having
hours of fun.
Newtonville Preschool; 783-1976
PO Box 7, Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd.
Newtonville, N.Y. 12128
Provider: Karin Wheatley
E-mail: newtonvilleumc@nycap.rr.com
3 year olds: Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00 am-11:30 am
4 year olds: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Ages accepted: 3-5 years old (must be 3 by 12/1)
Capacity: 12- 3 yr olds; 16- 4 yr olds
Newtonville Preschool is committed to being a child centered preschool
program. A curriculum implemented through teacher guidance, exploratory
activities and dramatic play with peers provides for the social, emotional,
physical and intellectual development of preschool children. Daily lessons
and experiences will allow for the development of preschool readiness.
Through diversity education various traditions and cultures will be
explored, honored and respected. Communications with parents will be
emphasized as an important and necessary component to the program.
Niskayuna Cooperative Nursery School; 370-5705
852 Ashmore Ave.
Niskayuna NY 12309
Website: www.niskayunaco-opnurseryschool.com
E-mail: gentilcc@nycap.rr.com
Provider: Hallie Holmes and Ellie Ellis
Ages: 3, 4, 5
Capacity: 18- M,W,F; 14- T, Th
M/W/F, 9-11:30 am (4-5 year olds)
T/TH, 9-11:30 am (3-4 year olds, must be 3 by 12/1)
A play centered nursery school that focuses primarily on socialization
for children ages 3-5. We have existed in the Niskayuna area for 23
years thanks to our wonderful teachers, Ellie Ellis and Halli Holmes.
Our nursery school is also special because we are a co-op, which means
that the parents are an integral part of the daily function of the school.
All parents serve as helping parents in the classroom on a rotating
basis as well as select various committees to help out with. These committees
can be anything from helping our teachers to select books for the month
to serving on the school's executive board. Our children blossom during
this first school experience and friends we make at the co-op feel very
much like family.
Niskayuna Reformed Church Nursery School;
785-5575
3041 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Niskayuna , N.Y. 12309
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30 am and 12:30-3:00 pm (4 yr. old)
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-11:30 am (3 yr. old)
September thru May. Snack provided.
Provider: Jennifer Rogone; director
17 per class. Must celebrate birthday by December 1st.
A non-profit, non-sectarian preschool in the community for over 40 yrs.
Goals of our nursery school are to develop a good self image, self discipline,
decision making skills and independence. We also help children develop
motor skills and emotional growth through a non-pressuring, non-structured
environment.
Noah's Ark Preschool; 456-6260
560 Sand Creek Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205 ...until June 6, 2008
moving to new address for next school year:
28 Sparrowbush Road Latham NY 12110 ... starting June 7, 2008
Provider: Susan Bahlatzis, Director
E-mail: noahsarkalbany@hotmail.com
Website: www.noahsarkalbany.com
Mon., Wed., Fri., - 4yr. olds 9:00 am-11:30 am and 1pm- 3:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday - 3yr. olds 9:00 am-11:30 am and 1pm- 3:30pm
16- 3 yrs. old in two classes with 9 students each
44 - 4 yrs. old in three classes. Two a.m. classes of 12 each and two
afternoon classes of 10 students.
Open Sept-June.
Noah's Ark offers a program that is age-appropriate, yet responsive
to the varied needs, interest, and abilities of each child. Children
are encouraged to develop an awareness of themselves, their loving God,
and their world, through hands on learning, music, art, dramatic play
and literature. Field trips and cooking are also part of the program.
Our Savior's Lutheran Preschool; 459-2273
63 Mountain View Avenue
Albany N.Y. 12205
Tuesday/Thursday (3 yr. olds) & Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4 yr.olds)
9:00 am-11:30 am and 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Provider: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Thomas Roemke, Director
30 - 3 yrs old T/T and 40 - 4 yrs. old M/W/F
Website: oursaviorslutheranschool.com
A Christian preschool serving the community for over 25 yrs.
Park
Avenue Nursery School; 374-8760
1068 Park Avenue
Schenectady NY 12308
Provider: Mrs. Jo-An Palmer (Teacher)
Website: www.parkavenuenurseryschool.com
E-mail: jpalmer6@nycap.rr.com
Ages accepted: 3-5 years old (also 6 week 2 yr. old toddler program
offered in the spring)
Monday-Friday: 9-11:30 am [4/5s: MWF; 3s: T/Th]
Capacity: 12- 3 year olds; 16- 4/5 year olds
Park Avenue Nursery School (PANS) is a non-profit cooperative nursery
school which offers classes for 3's, 4/5's and a six-week toddler program
for 2's and young 3's. We are located at 1068 Park Avenue
Schenectady. Park in the Union Presbyterian Church lot on Wendell Ave.
(off Union Street). For more information visit our website or call anytime.
Pine
Grove United Methodist Co-operative Preschool; 869-6281
1580 Central Ave.
Albany, N.Y. 12205
September - May
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am- 11:30 am (4 yrs.)
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 am-11:30 am (3 yrs.)
Snack provided by parents.
Provider: Mrs. Roseanne Kwarta
14-4yr. old (M/W/F) 10-3yr. olds (T/T)
Co-op school. Parents assist teacher one day a month.
Contact: 986-6514, Tina
RPI
Campus Playschool; 276-6102
285 Sunset Terrace E
Troy NY 12180
Chris Koch, Teacher/Director
Website: www.campusplayschool.com
E-mail: hcoktcg@aol.com
Ages Accepted: 3 and 4 year olds
Capacity: 12
Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am
Parent co-op, non-profit, multi-national, multi-cultural, community/campus
integrated
Sonshine Patch Preschool; 237-5543
123 Mohawk Street
Cohoes, N.Y. 12047
Tuesday/ Thursday, 9:00-11:30 am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Capacity: 15- 3 yr olds; 18- 4 year olds
September - June
Provider/Director: Denise Carutasu
e-mail: sonshine.patch.preschool@gmail.com
A family oriented Christain preschool with an emphasis on social/relational
skills, positive reinforcement, and personal growth. Large spacious
classrooms and great teacher/student ratio to meet all of your childs
needs.
Saint Gregory's Nursery School; 785-6621
121 Old Niskayuna Road
Loudonville, New York 12211-1399
Francis X. Foley, Headmaster
Website: www.saintgregorysschool.org
e-mail: ffoley@saintgregorysschool.org
Nursery
School (3 years old by 8/31):
3 or 5 day options 8:30-11:30 am
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old by 8/31): Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 11:30;
Full-Day options 2, 3, or 5 days 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Capacity: Nursery: 14 children; Pre-K: 22 children
A co-educational child-centered, nurturing program that focuses on the
five major areas of early childhood development: social-emotional development;
language development; cognitive development; motor development (gross
and fine motor skills); self-help.
St.
Ambrose Pre-K; 605-6001
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham NY 12110
Provider: Donna Sposito
E-Mail: SPO123@aol.com
Hours: Monday-Friday (Sept-June)
8:30am-3:00pm (school day)
3:00-5:30pm (aftercare)
Ages: 4 by December 1
Capacity: 20
St. Brigid's Regional Catholic School 273-3321
700 5th Ave.
Watervliet, N.Y. 12189
8:00 am-2:45 pm, Monday - Friday
Provider: Mr. Ralph Provenza, Principal
Capacity: 18-3yr olds, 20-4 yr. olds, 50- 5 yr. olds
Website: www.rcdaschools.org/stbrigid/
E-mail: principalsbrcs@yahoo.org
Academic program with certified teachers. St Brigid’s Regional
Catholic School offers a flexible 3 year program: 3 mornings, 3 full
days, 5 mornings, 5 full days. Our PK (4 yr old) and Kdg. (5 yr. old)
are full day programs starting at 8:00am. 3-4 year olds: 8 am-2:30 pm;
K-8:8 am-2:45 pm. Hot lunch program available. Before and after school
care available. Using strategies that address the essential learning
styles of emergent readers, our curriculum offers activity based lessons,
reading and math readiness and a strong character based program. Three
year olds must be toilet trained and three by August 15th.
St. Pius X Early Childhood/Pre-school; 465-4539
75 Upper Loudon Rd.
Loudonville, N.Y. 12211
Tuesday/Thursday - 8:30-11:00 am (3 yr. olds - 3 by Sep 1)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 8:30-11:00 am (4 yr. olds- 4 by Dec 31)
Monday - Friday 12:30-3:00 pm (4&5 yr. olds)
Provider: Mary Jo Belles; director
Capacity: 20 per class
E-mail: stpiusxschool@mycap.rr.com
Website: www.stpiusx.nycap/rr.com
Parents will receive weekly newsletters about class activities. A separate
“play Room” for large motor skill development and social
interaction is available each day. We have a safe and modern outdoor
playground for fun and exercise.
Slingerlands
Nursery School (Cooperative); 439-0386
1499 New Scotland Ave.
Slingerlands NY 12159
Jan Trautwein, Teacher
Parent Board Chairs:
Julia Reeb, Carly Jones
E-mail: info@slingerlandsnursery.com
Website: www.slingerlandsnursery.com
Ages: 3 and 4 year olds
Hours: 3y/o: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30am-Noon
4y/o: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30am-Noon
Capacity: 3y/o: 12; 4y/o: 14
Non-denominational, cooperative preschool. Run by parents; employs one
teacher with a Master's Degree in teaching- parents co-teach on revolving
basis.
Susan
Odell Taylor School; 274-4994
116 Pinewoods Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Director: Kelly Magoolaghan
E-mail: magoolaghan@taylorschool.org
Ages: 3-5 years
Hours: Monday through Friday, Part/Full Time options
school day: 8:30-3:20
Beforecare: 7:30-8:30
Aftercare:
3:20-5:30
Capacity: 8-16 children, depending on the section. 2 teachers per class
The Susan Odell taylor School's mission os "Nurturing Joyful Learners."
Our creative, theme-based curriculum provides rich experiences with
language, mathematics, and scientific concepts. Our students experience
the joys of learning as they become confident in their understanding
of self and community.
Tumbling Tykes; 783-0767
952 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham NY 12110
Provider: Stacy Myron
Website: www.tumblingtykes.org
E-mail: smyron@nycap.rr.com
Ages Accepted: 2-4 years
Capacity: 12 per class
M/W/F: 1:00-3:30 pm
T/Th: 1:00-3:30 pm
Check website for updated schedule.
Two by Two Nursery School; 786-1649
109 Forts Ferry Road
Latham NY 12110
Provider: Sylvia Vatalaro
Ages Accepted: 3-4 year olds
Capacity: 40
4 year olds: MWF, 9 am-Noon (Sept.-June)
3 year olds: T/Th, 9-11:30 am (Sept.-June)
Snacks provided, monthly field trips
A Parent's
Day Care Checklist
The Capital District Child Care Coordinating
Council has prepared a checklist for parents looking for day care
for their children. Topics to consider which are covered on the checklist
are:
To view the checklist click here.
Note: A Parent's
Day Care Checklist is in Adobe
Acrobat format. You can click the logo to the right to download the
program -- there is no charge for it.
The Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council
can be reached at:
Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council
91 Broadway
Menands, New York 12204
Phone: (518) 426-7181
Web: www.cdcccc.org
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