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Best Before or After School Daycare in Saranac Lake, NY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Saranac Lake. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Saranac Lake, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
10
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Saranac Lake offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 12983 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Saranac Lake

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Saranac Lake, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Saranac Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
129836
5
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Saranac Lake (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Saranac Lake based on parent reviews

Northern Lights School

5(1)

57 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY

One parent highlights the school-based program as offering a fantastic, welcoming atmosphere with well-organized care. The reviewer specifically notes the staff as being very caring and describes the environment as ideal for young children.

fantastic atmospherecaring staffwell organized

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Daycare types in Saranac Lake

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Saranac Lake, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Saranac Lake, New York, making up 14% of the 7 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Saranac Lake have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 10 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Saranac Lake

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Northern Lights School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the school-based program as offering a fantastic, welcoming atmosphere with well-organized care. The reviewer specifically notes the staff as being very caring and describes the environment as ideal for young children.

fantastic atmospherecaring staffwell organized
Address
57 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY
Phone
(518) 891-3206

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Saranac Lake, New York, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Saranac Lake have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Saranac Lake, 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
Saranac Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Saranac Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Saranac Lake 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.