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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Waterford, NY

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Waterford. Average rating: 2.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Waterford, New York at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
2.7/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Waterford offers 2 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 2.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waterford

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.

  1. 1
    Waterford School Age Childcare
    4.3 score
    4.4(15)

    125 Middletown Road, Waterford, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Waterford School Age Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents appreciate the small-town setting, convenient location, personalized attention, and friendly staff. Leadership, particularly Superintendent Michael Healey, is praised for responsiveness and genuine commitment to improvement.

    Small class sizespersonalized attentionconvenient locationfriendly and welcoming staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Waterford

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Waterford (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Waterford based on parent reviews

Waterford School Age Childcare

4.4(15)

125 Middletown Road, Waterford, NY

Waterford School Age Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents appreciate the small-town setting, convenient location, personalized attention, and friendly staff. Leadership, particularly Superintendent Michael Healey, is praised for responsiveness and genuine commitment to improvement.

Small class sizespersonalized attentionconvenient location

Joyful Beginnings

1(2)

136 Third Street, Waterford, NY

One parent describes the center as unsafe, alleging that staff allow children to eat rocks and involve CPS and OCFS repeatedly, while another criticizes a tour experience involving a hostile staff member who prioritizes profit over facility quality.

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Waterford, New York

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Waterford, 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 Waterford have an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 2.7 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Waterford, 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 Waterford

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Waterford School Age Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Waterford School Age Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents appreciate the small-town setting, convenient location, personalized attention, and friendly staff. Leadership, particularly Superintendent Michael Healey, is praised for responsiveness and genuine commitment to improvement.

Small class sizespersonalized attentionconvenient location
Address
125 Middletown Road, Waterford, NY
Phone
(518) 687-2600
Joyful Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes the center as unsafe, alleging that staff allow children to eat rocks and involve CPS and OCFS repeatedly, while another criticizes a tour experience involving a hostile staff member who prioritizes profit over facility quality.

Address
136 Third Street, Waterford, NY
Phone
(518) 326-4328

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Waterford, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Waterford have an average Google rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Waterford, 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 Waterford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waterford 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.