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Best Daycares in Albany, NY — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Albany's 129 daycares, 106 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New York averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.3 on Structural.

The local market includes 41 centers, 35 group child care homes, and 20 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New York's average of 69%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Albany. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New York methodology page for the full breakdown.

129
Daycares
106
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Albany

39(30%)
67(52%)
18(14%)
5(4%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.1 (Sample of 129).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 3.0 (Sample of 29).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.3 (Sample of 129).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Albany

Advanced Therapy PT OT SLP Psychological RN PLLC
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Advanced Therapy PT OT SLP Psychologist RN PLLC
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Big Mama's Family Home Daycare
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bilingual Friends and Family Daycare
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Chappies Kidz
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cheryl’s Cristian Little People Daycare
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childtime Childcare, Inc.
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Club Fed Child Care Center
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Forest Park School
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Curious Minds Childcare LLC
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Childhood Education Center
Albany, NY
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Albany?
There are 129 licensed child care providers in Albany.
What percentage of Albany daycares have high quality ratings?
82% of Albany daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 92% statewide in New York.
What types of childcare are available in Albany?
41 center-based, 55 home-based providers operate in Albany.
How do Albany daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
Albany daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New York statewide average of 2.9.
Is there financial help for childcare in New York?
New York offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New York

All 129 Daycares in Albany

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