Preschools & Day Care in New York's Capital District

Susan Odell Taylor School early learners experience the joy of discovery and learning, every day. Through child-centered choice, outdoor play, exploration, and opportunities to work individually and collaboratively in a multiage classroom, 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, middle school, high school and lifelong joyful learning. Prekindergartners may attend three or five days a week, half or full days. Before care, aftercare, and summer vacation programs are available.  NOW ENROLLING. For a tour, contact Meagan Duncan, Director of Admissions, mduncan@taylorschool.org. 

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. 

Attitudes about learning are established when students are young. By giving students opportunities to take action as they learn about their world, we help them grow into adults that will take responsibility for themselves and others in their communities. Parker students receive individualized attention from caring adults who engage with them through projects and facilitate connections with peers. Graduates leave Parker uniquely prepared to take on the challenges of high school and beyond.  

The Doane Stuart School is the premier co-educational Early Childhood through Grade 12 college preparatory school in the Capital Region. Join us at an Open House on January 25th at 6 p.m. to learn more about our programs.

Our small class sizes foster open discussion and collaboration, creating big opportunities for students in every grade. With a campus encompassing more than 25 acres of fields and forest, The Doane Stuart School has a long history of engaging students in service-learning and celebrating diversity in all forms. With a rolling admissions policy, now is the perfect time to discover the difference of a Doane Stuart education.

Visit www.doanestuart.org or call 518.465.5222 to register for our upcoming Open House or to schedule a tour.

The preschool program at Our Savior's Christian School focuses on nurturing the whole child.  Lessons are presented with a positive “learning through play” approach, along with Biblical integration, and a knowledge of God's abundant love for each child. With this view, there is a strong emphasis for growth in academic, social, emotional, behavioral and spiritual areas.  The 3 and 4 year old classes work cumulatively towards building for Kindergarten readiness.  Three year olds have the option of 2, 3 or 5 days.  Four year olds have the option of 3 or 5 days.  Both age groups have the option of half or full days and aftercare is also available until 6pm.  OSCS is for children ages 3 years - 8th grade focusing on Reaching Hearts, Teaching Minds. Building Futures.  

Now Enrolling for the 2023-24 year!! Contact Veronica Alaimo, Director of Admissions at: 518-459-2273

Eager Explorers Daycare is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), located within SPORTIME Schenectady, a family-oriented tennis and sports club. Eager Explorers is designed to serve preschool age children, offering age-appropriate play, learning, development and FUN. Our small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios allow for individual needs to be met within the classroom setting. We offer a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed by our certified Daycare Director who has a degree in Early Childhood Education. Our unique setting at a sports club provides students access to indoor and outdoor play environments, and sports instruction.