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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Duanesburg, NY

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Duanesburg. Average rating: 3.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Duanesburg, New York at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.3/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Duanesburg offers 2 licensed child daycare & preschools, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 3.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Duanesburg

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.

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    Lil Gems Childcare Center
    3.62 score
    3.3(6)

    1692 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Lil Gems Childcare Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small business atmosphere, personalized care, attentive staff who treat children like family, and children meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff management practices and reports of adults screaming at children.

    convenient locationsmall business providing personalized careattentive and caring staffchildren treated like family

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Duanesburg

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
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3.0 - 3.9
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Below 3
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Duanesburg (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Duanesburg based on parent reviews

Lil Gems Childcare Center

3.3(6)

1692 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg, NY

Lil Gems Childcare Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small business atmosphere, personalized care, attentive staff who treat children like family, and children meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff management practices and reports of adults screaming at children.

convenient locationsmall business providing personalized careattentive and caring staff

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Duanesburg, New York

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Duanesburg, 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 Duanesburg have an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.3 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Duanesburg, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Duanesburg

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Lil Gems Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Lil Gems Childcare Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small business atmosphere, personalized care, attentive staff who treat children like family, and children meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff management practices and reports of adults screaming at children.

convenient locationsmall business providing personalized careattentive and caring staff
Address
1692 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg, NY
Phone
(518) 357-4367
Capital District Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the staff as wonderful and the environment as an extended family, while another notes it as a great place for kids. However, a separate review highlights significant frustration with administrative errors, specifically regarding a broken wait-list process that caused a months-long delay in securing infant care despite written confirmation.

supportive stafffamily-like atmospherehighly recommended
Address
185 Mott Rd., Duanesburg, NY
Phone
(518) 356-6400

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Duanesburg, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Duanesburg have an average Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Duanesburg, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in New York typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Duanesburg for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Duanesburg must be licensed by New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.