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Daycare in Albany, NY

126 licensed or registered programs in Albany (Albany County): 41 child care centers, 35 group child care homes, 32 school-age programs and 18 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 7,432 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $285 a week in Albany County (2022 prices), $230 at a family child care home. New York's child care subsidy, Child Care Assistance Program, helps pay if a family of three earns up to $95,397. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as of October 2026. Outside New York City: day care centers, small day care centers, school-age programs, family day care homes and group family day care homes that OCFS lists as licensed or registered. In New York City, family and group family day care homes and school-age programs come from OCFS, and group child care centers and school-based child care programs come from the NYC Health Department's list of active programs (search them at https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/). Openings change daily, so call first.

What daycare costs in Albany County

$285/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,820 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$285$230
Toddler$275$211
Preschool$254$200

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

41 child care centers in Albany

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

ZIP 12202 · 1

ZIP 12203 · 10

ZIP 12205 · 6

ZIP 12206 · 8

  • Advanced Therapy, P.T., O.T., S.L.P., Psychologist, Professional Nurse (RN), PLLCPreschool · licensed for 54

    400 Sheridan Ave, 12206 · (518) 867-3061

    License 954832
  • Albany Community Action PartnershipToddler, Preschool · licensed for 147

    170 Ontario St., 12206 · (518) 729-2001

    License 660719
  • Capital Milestones Child Care, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 331

    3 Harriman Campus Dr. W. Averill Harriman Campus, 12206 · (518) 457-3018

    License 762476
  • Ella Rai's LLCInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 72

    54 Colvin Ave, 12206 · (518) 599-0156

    License 946206
  • Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program LLCInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 92

    35 Commerce Avenue, 12206 · (518) 949-2508

    License 774469
  • St. Anne's Day CarePreschool · licensed for 51

    160 N. Main Avenue, 12206 · (518) 437-6735

    License 120862
  • The Goddard School of Albany, LLCInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 172

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Suite 2, 12206 · (838) 280-1100

    License 947160
  • Turner's Tots LLCInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 42

    43 Quail Street, 12206 · (518) 949-2012

    License 917910

ZIP 12207 · 2

  • A Child's Place at Unity HousePreschool · licensed for 107

    50 Philip St., 12207 · (518) 434-0815

    License 448651
  • Club Fed Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 118

    11A Clinton Avenue Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 12207 · (518) 426-0293

    License 39167

ZIP 12208 · 5

ZIP 12209 · 1

ZIP 12210 · 4

ZIP 12211 · 1

  • Corporate Woods Children's Center Managed by Bright Horizons, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 109

    15 Corporate Woods Boulevard, 12211 · (518) 816-0748

    License 41478

ZIP 12220 · 1

  • The Children's Place at the Plaza, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 85

    2 S. Swan St., 12220 · (518) 473-7112

    License 39183

ZIP 12240 · 1

  • Wee Care at Labor, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 87

    1220 Washington Avenue Building 12, 12240 · (518) 485-7591

    License 39211

ZIP 12242 · 1

  • New York State Assemblylicensed for 5

    124 Concourse Empire State Plaza, 12242

    License 911341

35 group child care homes in Albany

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

18 family child care homes in Albany

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

32 school-age programs in Albany

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Albany?

Child Care Assistance Program pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

Help paying in New York

Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services

$95,397a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of June 2025. You also need to work, study or train.

Some areasNew families may wait (September 2025)
How to apply

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Albany: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Albany, NY?

In Albany County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $285 a week ($14,820 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $254 a week. A family child care home charged a median $230 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.

How many licensed daycares are in Albany?

New York's list shows 126 licensed or registered programs in Albany as of October 2026: 41 child care centers, 35 group child care homes, 32 school-age programs and 18 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 7,432 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Albany?

Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $95,397 a year to start. Albany also has 6 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

How do I know a daycare is licensed?

Every program on this page is on New York's list of active licensed or registered programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.

Sources

  1. 1.Child Care Regulated Programs New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Child Care Assistance Program New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.New York: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-29) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  10. 10.Understanding and finding child care in New York Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in New York

Having a baby in New York Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 223% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See New York

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