How do I choose the right daycare in Troy?

When choosing a daycare in Troy, 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

What types of daycare are available in Troy?

Troy offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 29 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Troy, New York (29 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in New York?

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 Troy for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Troy

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.

Tsl Adventures LLC @Olv

4.72 score

4.9(20)

451 Marshland Court, Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

TSL Adventures LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for providing safe, fun, and well-organized childcare across multiple locations. Parents highlight the caring and engaging staff, particularly site director Abby, and appreciate the variety of activities, crafts, and programs available year-round for children ages 18 months through 12 years.

Safe environmentcaring and engaged staffvariety of fun activities and craftsorganized programming

Tsl Adventures@ Sacred Heart School

4.72 score

4.9(20)

306 Spring Ave., Troy, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

TSL Adventures at Sacred Heart School receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the safe, organized environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the variety of activities, fun programs year-round, and strong leadership under director Abby. Children are reported to love attending and look forward to returning.

Safe environmentcaring and engaging stafforganized activities and craftsvariety of programs for multiple age groups

Tsl Adventures @ Olv

4.72 score

4.9(20)

421 Marshland Ct., Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

TSL Adventures @ OLV receives consistently high praise from parents, who emphasize the safe, organized environment and caring staff led by site director Abby. Parents highlight engaging activities, crafts, and programs available year-round for multiple age groups, with children consistently enjoying their experience and looking forward to returning.

Safe environmentcaring and attentive staffwell-organized activities and craftsflexible hours accommodating work schedules

1st Presbyterian Church Of Brunswick At Tlc

4.54 score

4.7(17)

42 White Church Lane, Troy, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

1st Presbyterian Church of Brunswick is a welcoming religious community that has served the Troy area since 1809. Parents and members consistently praise the friendly atmosphere, quality preaching, music, and various ministries including children's programs. The congregation of approximately 400 worshipers offers both traditional and contemporary services.

welcoming atmospherefriendly peoplequality preaching and teachinggood music

Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club

4.15 score

4.2(16)

501 4th Ave., Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents praise Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club as a safe, affordable, and well-staffed facility offering diverse activities including sports, trips, and educational programs. Reviewers highlight caring staff members and a positive community atmosphere, with many sharing fond childhood memories of their experiences. The center is noted for its cleanliness, variety of activities, and strong community involvement.

Safetyaffordabilityvariety of activities (sports/trips/education)caring and dedicated staff

Troy Youth Association, INC.

4.07 score

4.1(10)

237 4th. St., Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Troy Youth Association is a well-regarded youth center offering sports programs, particularly basketball, with an after-school program. Most parents praise the safe environment, knowledgeable coaches, and family-like atmosphere. However, some concerns exist regarding facility maintenance, parking, and coaching staff conduct.

Safe environmentwell-run programsknowledgeable coaches who careafter-school and sports programs available

Tt Child Care Learning Center Of North Greenbush

3.73 score

3.6(10)

325 Jordan Road, Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

TT Child Care Learning Center of North Greenbush receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, engaged staff, educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor tour experiences, waitlist management issues, understaffing, unsupervised children, and regulatory fines.

Clean facilitycaring and friendly staffage-appropriate activitieseducational focus

Viking Child Care Center At Hudson Valley

3.65 score

3.3(5)

180 Williams Road, Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parent reviews are mixed, ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents report their children are happy and well-cared for with good food and activities, others express serious concerns about inconsistent treatment of children, staff disrespect, high teacher turnover, and inflexible late pickup policies.

Child happinessgood foodvariety of activitiesfriendly staff

A Child'S Place At Unity House

3.07 score

2.6(10)

435 4th Street, Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, good communication, and strong support for children with disabilities. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff behavior, health and safety protocols, and management issues.

Attentive and supportive teachersgood communication with parentsstrong support for children with disabilitiessmooth pick-up/drop-off procedures

A Child'S Place At Unity House

3.07 score

2.6(10)

21 First Street, Troy, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are extremely polarized. Positive reviewers praise attentive staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent support for children with disabilities. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including staff misconduct, inadequate management oversight, health/safety violations, and CPS involvement.

Supportive and encouraging teachersattentive to individual child needsgood communication with parentssmooth pick-up/drop-off procedures

Child Daycare & Preschools in Troy, New York

There are 29 child daycare & preschools in Troy, New York, making up 88% of the 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 29 child daycare & preschools daycares in Troy, New York, out of 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Troy, 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

Troy offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 29 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

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 Troy for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Troy 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.

29 Child Daycare & Preschools in Troy, New York

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Troy

Top Rated

Tsl Adventures LLC @Olv

Tsl Adventures @ Olv

Brunswick Children'S Academy

Ceo-Family Resource Center

A Sunshine Palace Day Care Corp

Samaritan Child Care Center, INC.

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Daycare types in Troy