
Compare 26 daycare centers in Clifton Park. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Clifton Park has 26 licensed daycares with 231 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 37% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 12065 with 26 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
TSL Adventures receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the safe, engaging environment and caring staff led by director Abby. Parents consistently highlight the variety of activities, crafts, and programs available year-round for multiple age groups. Families appreciate the flexible hours, welcoming atmosphere, and the visible joy their children experience attending.
39 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
SmartEarly Learning Centers in Clifton Park receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, nurturing care, and strong communication with families. Children show developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending.
853 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Childtime Childcare in Clifton Park for providing excellent care and education across all age groups. Staff are described as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's development, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth academically and socially.
4 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Helping Hands School receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviews highlight the caring, professional staff who genuinely connect with children of all abilities. Parents express strong satisfaction with their experiences and express reluctance to leave.
13 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
ABC Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality programming, and family-like atmosphere. The facility offers convenient extended hours (7:30 AM-6:00 PM) and serves preschool through after-school aged children, making it appealing to working families. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and academically successful.
489 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews are not for a daycare center but for a YMCA fitness facility. The reviews discuss gym amenities, fitness classes, and recreational facilities rather than childcare services. One review mentions children being present and enjoying the facility, but this is not a daycare review collection.
970 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This facility listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare center; the reviews are actually for a YMCA fitness center. Parents praise the facility's amenities, cleanliness, and staff friendliness, though some note issues with crowding during peak hours and maintenance concerns.
1 Wall St., Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a childcare provider. The listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.
509 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Little Genius Plaza for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, clean environment. The center is noted for strong bilingual education, hands-on learning, developmental progress, and excellent communication with families. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's ability to handle special needs and create a family-like atmosphere.
25 Fern Lane, Clifton Park, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. The reviews describe experiences with Saratoga County's social services departments, including the Department of Aging, Public Assistance, and Child Support offices. No parent reviews of the daycare center itself were found.
Based on 19 daycares with Google ratings in Clifton Park
Top qualities mentioned across 231 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Clifton Park, based on parent reviews
Clifton Park zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12065 | 26 | 3.97 | 7 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Clifton Park (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Clifton Park based on parent reviews
4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park, NY
TSL Adventures receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the safe, engaging environment and caring staff led by director Abby. Parents consistently highlight the variety of activities, crafts, and programs available year-round for multiple age groups. Families appreciate the flexible hours, welcoming atmosphere, and the visible joy their children experience attending.
39 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY
SmartEarly Learning Centers in Clifton Park receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, nurturing care, and strong communication with families. Children show developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending.
853 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY
Parents consistently praise Childtime Childcare in Clifton Park for providing excellent care and education across all age groups. Staff are described as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's development, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth academically and socially.
4 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY
Helping Hands School receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviews highlight the caring, professional staff who genuinely connect with children of all abilities. Parents express strong satisfaction with their experiences and express reluctance to leave.
519 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Parents highlight the center's bright, clean environment and structured routine, noting that staff are well-trained, gentle, and responsive. One family appreciates the focus on independence and outdoor learning, while another values the clear communication and specific care details like indoor/outdoor shoes.
940 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY
Parents highlight the staff's friendliness, helpfulness, and ability to relate to children, noting that their children enjoy attending daily. Reviewers describe the environment as welcoming and the teachers as fabulous extensions of the family.
There are 26 daycare centers in Clifton Park, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Clifton Park have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 19 rated facilities, with 37% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 231 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Clifton Park, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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SmartEarly Learning Centers in Clifton Park receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, nurturing care, and strong communication with families. Children show developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending.
Parents highlight the center's bright, clean environment and structured routine, noting that staff are well-trained, gentle, and responsive. One family appreciates the focus on independence and outdoor learning, while another values the clear communication and specific care details like indoor/outdoor shoes.
Parents highlight the staff's friendliness, helpfulness, and ability to relate to children, noting that their children enjoy attending daily. Reviewers describe the environment as welcoming and the teachers as fabulous extensions of the family.
TSL Adventures receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the safe, engaging environment and caring staff led by director Abby. Parents consistently highlight the variety of activities, crafts, and programs available year-round for multiple age groups. Families appreciate the flexible hours, welcoming atmosphere, and the visible joy their children experience attending.
Helping Hands School receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviews highlight the caring, professional staff who genuinely connect with children of all abilities. Parents express strong satisfaction with their experiences and express reluctance to leave.
Parents consistently praise Childtime Childcare in Clifton Park for providing excellent care and education across all age groups. Staff are described as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's development, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth academically and socially.
Parents highlight the staff's caring and friendly nature, noting that they treat children with love and recognize families by name. Reviewers also appreciate the clean, well-organized environment, flexible scheduling, and effective behavior management strategies.
ABC Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality programming, and family-like atmosphere. The facility offers convenient extended hours (7:30 AM-6:00 PM) and serves preschool through after-school aged children, making it appealing to working families. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and academically successful.
A few parents describe Shooting Stars Childcare as a second family that treats them with care and provides strong learning opportunities for their children. Reviewers highlight that their children enjoy the summer camp programs and eagerly return year after year.
These reviews are not for a daycare center but for a YMCA fitness facility. The reviews discuss gym amenities, fitness classes, and recreational facilities rather than childcare services. One review mentions children being present and enjoying the facility, but this is not a daycare review collection.
This facility listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare center; the reviews are actually for a YMCA fitness center. Parents praise the facility's amenities, cleanliness, and staff friendliness, though some note issues with crowding during peak hours and maintenance concerns.
This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a childcare provider. The listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.
Parents consistently praise Little Genius Plaza for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, clean environment. The center is noted for strong bilingual education, hands-on learning, developmental progress, and excellent communication with families. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's ability to handle special needs and create a family-like atmosphere.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. The reviews describe experiences with Saratoga County's social services departments, including the Department of Aging, Public Assistance, and Child Support offices. No parent reviews of the daycare center itself were found.
One parent highlights daily communication and strong teacher dedication, while another family reports a traumatic dismissal involving forged signatures and staff misconduct. A separate review alleges unethical behavior and financial exploitation during the pandemic, citing unresponsive leadership.
Newmeadow is highly regarded by parents for its caring staff, safe environment, and strong support for children with special needs. Parents consistently report their children love attending and feel well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility is well-organized with good teacher-to-student ratios and excellent parent communication.
Lil' Lamb Christian Daycare offers a Christian-based curriculum teaching core subjects like math, reading, and science while welcoming families of different faiths. However, prospective parents report significant challenges with communication and responsiveness from management when attempting to schedule tours or inquiries.
Kid Kampus receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the staff's dedication, communication, and care, noting children thrive academically and emotionally. Negative reviewers report unprofessional conduct, safety concerns including inadequate medical communication, lack of transparency, and behavioral management practices perceived as punitive.
Advanced Therapy Clifton Park receives overwhelmingly negative reviews citing poor management, understaffing, missed therapy sessions, and unprofessional staff. One parent praised the compassion and patience of teachers and supervisors. The facility appears to have significant operational and communication issues affecting service delivery.
KinderCare Learning Center in Clifton Park has received consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, effective educational programs, and strong leadership. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with many noting advanced learning outcomes.
Learning to Know Educational Center has received mixed reviews. Two parents gave 5-star ratings praising cleanliness and staff friendliness, while five parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including staffing issues, licensing violations, unprofessional staff behavior, poor management, and CPS involvement at their other locations.
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