Best Daycare Centers in Albany, NY
Compare 85 daycare centers in Albany. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Albany, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 85
- Avg rating
- 3.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 386
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 14
Albany has 85 licensed daycares with 386 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 12208 (avg 4.57 stars), while 12203 has the largest selection (16 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Albany
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Tsl Daycare Services, INC.4.64 score4.8(20)
183 Schoolhouse Rd., Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
TSL Daycare Services operates multiple locations across the Albany area and consistently receives 5-star ratings from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging learning activities, and welcoming family atmosphere that makes children feel secure and happy. Families report their children have thrived developmentally and look forward to attending daily.
Caring and nurturing staffengaging learning activities and themesoutdoor time (twice daily)excellent communication with parents (daily sheets and pick-up updates) - 2Tsl Daycare Services4.64 score4.8(20)
183 School House Road, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
TSL Daycare Services receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and socially. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences with summer camp, aftercare, and full-time daycare programs.
caring and nurturing stafffamily-like environmentdevelopmental progress in children - 3Mrs. Marva'S Childcare Program LLC4.62 score5(8)
35 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional care, particularly for infants and young children. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented, Christian-based environment and describe the staff as loving and supportive. Multiple reviewers express strong confidence in the program and indicate they would not consider other childcare options.
Exceptional infant carefamily-oriented atmosphereChristian valuesloving and caring staff - 4Arbor Park Child Care Center INC.4.55 score5(6)
96 Second St, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Child Care Center for its exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, nutritious home-cooked meals, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive and look forward to attending daily. The facility is described as secure, well-maintained, and diverse with excellent communication through the Procare app.
Cleanliness and sanitizationno-shoe policy in classroomsfresh home-cooked meals with homegrown vegetablesspacious classrooms with natural light - 5Temple Israel Nursery And Day Care4.53 score4.7(16)
600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Temple Israel Nursery and Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and families. Parents and community members praise the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, security measures, and quality of teachers and staff. The facility is also noted for its artwork, parking, and overall appearance.
welcoming environmentgreat teachersclean facilitygood security - 6Albany Jewish Community Center4.48 score4.6(20)
340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the Albany Jewish Community Center as a welcoming, family-oriented facility with excellent staff and cleanliness. Reviewers highlight the diverse programming including daycare, swim lessons, summer camps, fitness facilities, and aquatics as major draws. The center is noted for its community atmosphere and friendly, accommodating staff across all departments.
Warm and welcoming staffClean facilityVariety of programs for all agesExcellent aquatics center with indoor and outdoor pools - 7Risse Esol After School Program4.47 score4.6(19)
715 Morris Street, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise RISSE ESOL After School Program for its kind and friendly staff, strong leadership, and community support. The program is recognized for helping families while providing quality care and educational services. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment and the staff's dedication to going the extra mile.
Kind and friendly staffstrong leadershipcommunity involvementwelcoming to new families - 8Executive Woods Childcare, INC.4.29 score4.5(7)
4 Atrium Drive, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Childtime at Executive Woods for its caring staff, engaging curriculum, and transparent communication through live cameras and daily updates. Management (Amy and Brittany) are highlighted as flexible, accommodating, and genuinely invested in families. One long-term parent noted a decline in quality and staffing consistency since Childtime's acquisition of the facility.
Caring and loving teachersage-appropriate curriculumlive classroom camerasSproutAbout app with daily updates - 9Congregation Ohav Shalom Nursery School4.26 score4.4(9)
113 New Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Congregation Ohav Shalom Nursery School receives mixed reviews. Most reviews praise the welcoming congregation, strong leadership, and quality preschool teachers, but two parents reported serious concerns including a child's severe anxiety after enrollment and frequent illness outbreaks among students.
welcoming and inclusive communityexcellent rabbis and lay leadershipwonderful preschool teachersoutstanding director - 10Trinity Center4.24 score4.3(20)
15 Trinity Place, Albany, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Trinity Center appears to be a community services organization rather than a traditional daycare. Reviewers consistently praise staff friendliness, helpfulness, and the range of support services offered including human services assistance, art classes, community pantry resources, and transportation help. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive community impact.
Knowledgeable and courteous staffart classescommunity pantry assistancetransportation services
Rating Distribution
Based on 43 daycares with Google ratings in Albany
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 386 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Albany, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Albany zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12208 | 12 | 4.57 | 5 | |
| 12210 | 9 | 4.47 | 2 | |
| 12206 | 9 | 4.22 | 1 | |
| 12203 | 16 | 4.13 | 3 | |
| 12205 | 14 | 3.81 | 3 | |
| 12202 | 7 | 3.4 | 0 | |
| 12209 | 7 | 3.25 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Albany (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Albany based on parent reviews
Tsl Daycare Services, INC.
183 Schoolhouse Rd., Albany, NY
TSL Daycare Services operates multiple locations across the Albany area and consistently receives 5-star ratings from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging learning activities, and welcoming family atmosphere that makes children feel secure and happy. Families report their children have thrived developmentally and look forward to attending daily.
Tsl Daycare Services
183 School House Road, Albany, NY
TSL Daycare Services receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and socially. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences with summer camp, aftercare, and full-time daycare programs.
Mrs. Marva'S Childcare Program LLC
35 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY
Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional care, particularly for infants and young children. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented, Christian-based environment and describe the staff as loving and supportive. Multiple reviewers express strong confidence in the program and indicate they would not consider other childcare options.
Arbor Park Child Care Center INC.
96 Second St, Albany, NY
Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Child Care Center for its exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, nutritious home-cooked meals, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive and look forward to attending daily. The facility is described as secure, well-maintained, and diverse with excellent communication through the Procare app.
Temple Israel Nursery And Day Care
600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY
Temple Israel Nursery and Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and families. Parents and community members praise the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, security measures, and quality of teachers and staff. The facility is also noted for its artwork, parking, and overall appearance.
Albany Jewish Community Center
340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
Parents praise the Albany Jewish Community Center as a welcoming, family-oriented facility with excellent staff and cleanliness. Reviewers highlight the diverse programming including daycare, swim lessons, summer camps, fitness facilities, and aquatics as major draws. The center is noted for its community atmosphere and friendly, accommodating staff across all departments.
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Daycare types in Albany
Daycare Centers in Albany, New York
Albany offers a robust selection of 85 childcare facilities, ranging from large centers to intimate home-based settings, ensuring options for various family needs. Parents frequently highlight the caring nature of the staff and the strong sense of community as key reasons for their choices. For those seeking highly rated options, the 12208 zip code stands out with an average rating of 4.57 stars across its 12 facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Albany have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 43 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 386 parent reviews. Parents in Albany most frequently praise daycares for affordable pricing, positive community impact, and loving environment.
When choosing a daycare in Albany, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Albany
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Wee Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and affordability. However, one parent raised serious concerns about secondhand smoke exposure from staff and visitors smoking throughout the facility and playground.
- Address
- 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 485-7591
- Address
- 108 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 374-0053
Club Fed Child Care Center (also referred to as Victory Childcare) in Albany receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming environment, attentive and caring staff, strong communication from leadership, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Multiple parents expressed they would recommend the center and felt their children thrived there.
- Address
- 11a Clinton Ave, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 431-4338
One parent reports difficulty reaching the school by phone and questions its capacity for one-year-olds, along with inquiries regarding costs and schedule options.
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- 75 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 463-6495
Parents highlight the quality of programs and staff cooperation, though one reviewer notes unexpected program cancellations. Conversely, a critical account details severe understaffing leading to unsupervised physical aggression among children and a lack of disciplinary action.
- Address
- 100 Loralee Drive, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-8993
While some parents appreciate the available before and after school programs and staff accessibility, others report severe safety concerns regarding understaffing and inadequate supervision. Specific complaints highlight a failure to maintain advertised ratios, leading to incidents of physical aggression among children that staff failed to address.
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- 512 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-4865
Some parents highlight the availability of before- and after-school programs and the Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, noting that staff are generally easy to work with. However, serious concerns exist regarding severe understaffing that compromises child safety, leading to physical altercations and lack of supervision, as well as last-minute program cancellations.
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- 25 Veeder Drive, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-9118
One parent highlights the availability of before and after school programs and notes that the staff is easy to work with. Conversely, other reviewers report serious safety concerns regarding severe understaffing and a lack of intervention during physical altercations, along with instances of last-minute program cancellations.
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- 329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-8097
One parent describes the center as a wonderful, loving environment with hardworking staff, while two others criticize the facility for poor leadership, minimal benefits, and low pay.
- Address
- 2 S. Swan St., Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 473-7112
One parent describes the facility as a wonderful, loving place with hardworking staff and highly recommends it. Conversely, others cite poor leadership and management, stating that the environment lacks engagement for children and that staff are treated poorly with minimal benefits.
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- 10 N Hawk St, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 474-2918
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- 7 Morton Ave, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 462-5411
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- 50 Philip St., Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 434-0815
One parent notes that the facility retains some positive aspects of its history as a popular YMCA, while another criticizes the building for water damage and mold, unqualified staff, and poor supervision allowing children to hit each other.
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- 274 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 434-1800
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- 20 Sumter Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 456-5400
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- 1 Arbor Drive, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 365-4014
- Address
- 844 Madison Ave, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 435-0392
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- 1500 Western Ave, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 242-0722
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- 6270 Johnston Rd, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 858-3572
One parent describes the center as a loving, well-staffed environment with a strong sense of community, while two others cite poor leadership and inadequate compensation. These critical reviews suggest a disconnect between management practices and staff retention, contrasting sharply with the positive experience reported by the single five-star reviewer.
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- 2 S. Swan St., Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 474-4736
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- 100 Forest Drive, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-4513
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- 100 California Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-7479
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- 68 Waterman Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 227-6105
- Address
- 230 Green St - 1st Fl, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 465-1145
Childtime Childcare in Albany receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, safe environment, and developmentally appropriate activities that keep children engaged and happy.
- Address
- 28 Vly Road, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 869-5505
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- 369 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 365-9874
- Address
- 251 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 456-4466
- Address
- 295 Colonie Street, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 432-9622
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- 108 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 438-6651
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- 274 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 365-3985
- Address
- 160 N. Main Avenue, Albany, NY
- Phone
- (518) 437-6735
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