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Best Before or After School Daycare in Saugerties, NY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Saugerties. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Saugerties, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
71
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Saugerties has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 71 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 12477 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Saugerties

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
    Roman Catholic Church Of St. Mary Of The Snow & St. Josephs
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    25 Cedar St., Saugerties, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This is a Roman Catholic parish church, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, Father Chris's compassionate leadership, and the beautiful historic building. The congregation appreciates the quality of services and community events.

    Warm and welcoming staffcompassionate priest (Father Chris)beautiful church building with gorgeous stained glassskilled choir
  2. 2
    Mother Goose Nursery School
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    67 Washington Ave, Saugerties, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mother Goose Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated staff, strong learning environment, and positive emotional experiences their children have at the school. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developing well academically and socially.

    Excellent and caring teachersstrong academic learningpositive emotional developmentgood parent-teacher communication
  3. 3
    Options Early Childhood Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    185 Glenerie Blvd, Saugerties, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    OPTIONS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER receives consistently high praise from parents. Children are reported to be happy, eager to attend, and experience caring, attentive staff in a well-equipped facility with ample outdoor space. Parents value the school-like structure, provided meals, developmental focus, and responsive leadership.

    Caring and attentive staffchildren eager and happy to attendspacious facility with abundant outdoor spacemeals and snacks provided with dietary accommodations
  4. 4
    Wolf'S Day Care Center
    4.07 score
    4.1(13)

    181 North Drive, Saugerties, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Wolf's Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations of families. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented staff, smooth transitions for children new to daycare, and engaging activities. The center is noted for its 50-year history of serving the community and its ability to accommodate flexible scheduling needs.

    Caring and attentive staffsmooth adjustment for first-time daycare childrenchildren excited to attendengaging activities (art projects

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Saugerties

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Saugerties, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Saugerties zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1247710
4.6
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Saugerties (– 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 Saugerties based on parent reviews

Mother Goose Nursery School

5(5)

67 Washington Ave, Saugerties, NY

Mother Goose Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated staff, strong learning environment, and positive emotional experiences their children have at the school. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developing well academically and socially.

Excellent and caring teachersstrong academic learningpositive emotional development

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Daycare types in Saugerties

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Saugerties, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Saugerties, New York, making up 10% of the 10 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 Saugerties have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 71 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Saugerties, 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 Saugerties

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Mother Goose Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Mother Goose Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated staff, strong learning environment, and positive emotional experiences their children have at the school. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developing well academically and socially.

Excellent and caring teachersstrong academic learningpositive emotional development
Address
67 Washington Ave, Saugerties, NY
Phone
(845) 246-0542

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Saugerties, New York, out of 10 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 Saugerties have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Saugerties, 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
Saugerties offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Saugerties for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Saugerties 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.