Preschools & Day Care in New York's Capital District
Preschools come in all shapes, sizes, and philosophies. Choose the one that is best for you by browsing through KOAA's extensive lists. The following few schools have elected to be highlighted on this list. See below for the link to the larger list.
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Susan Odell Taylor School
Susan Odell Taylor School early learners experience the joy of discovery and learning, every day. Through child-centered choice, outdoor play and exploration, and opportunities to work individually and collaboratively, our young students make connections between their skills and the world around them. Our pre-K students engage in a vibrant school community that is designed to provide the foundation for elementary, high school and lifelong joyful learning. Prekindergartners may attend three or five days a week, half or full days. Before care, aftercare, summer and school vacation programs are available. Call (518) 274-4994 or email us at office@taylorschool.org to arrange a visit. www.taylorschool.org
A New England Nanny
Back-up Child Care ServicesParents - what do you do about child care when your preschool or daycare is closed for holidays or weather emergencies? What if your child is sick and can’t go to school but you have to go to work? Back-up care from A New England Nanny might be exactly what you need. We have been working with families in the Capital Region for more than 27 years, providing last-minute emergency child care solutions. Our experienced, professional caregivers are fully screened with background checks, face-to-face interviews, reference checks, fingerprinting, and more.
Hundreds of families across the Capital Region have successfully used our back-up services, and we’re sure you will appreciate the convenience and value we offer.
St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School in Loudonville provides a rich, faith based education for over 500 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.We offer an outstanding academic, interdisciplinary curriculum that includes foreign language and integrates technology supported by dedicated STEM and Media labs. Our students are nurtured intellectually, spiritually, socially and emotionally by a compassionate and dedicated faculty within a very safe and caring environment. Come see why our students have fun learning and growing with us and become well-rounded, academically prepared individuals who make a positive impact on our world. Contact us at Principal@nycap.rr.com or (518) 465-4539 for a personal tour.
Discovery Place Learning Center
Discovery Place Learning Center, LLC is owned and instructed by an Early Childhood Education Teacher with over 20 years of experience. Discovery Place is a part time preschool program for children ages 2-5. Our staff teach through a variety of hands-on instruction because we recognize that all children are individuals. We focus on learning through play, realizing that the journey is more important than the destination. Discovery Place offers many other opportunities to parents and children in our community as well. In addition to our preschool, we offer events including Kids Night Out, Summer Enrichment programs, Adult art classes, Parent support groups and Birthday Parties/Party Space Rental. Call (518-479-1110) or email us (discoveryplace@verizon.net) to schedule a tour!
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School is a coed independent school for Pre K through 8th grade, 10 minutes from downtown Albany. Parker’s progressive philosophy nurtures curiosity, confidence, and community.
PreK Virtual Info Session- Thursday January 28, 9am.
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Join our faculty and staff to learn about Parker's:
- Progressive curriculum that fosters curiosity and problem solving
- Play and project based philosophy
- Nurturing and student centered learning community
- Outdoor exploration on a 77-acre campus with pond, meadows, forest
- Enriched program including music, Spanish, PE and library
