DO NOT send your infant here! They are so horrible to them and they don't even care. I complained…read moremultiple times about the way my daughter was being treated and manager would say "oh we will talk to the staff" .. nothing changes. My daughter would be filthy everyday. She had plenty of spare clothes there and she'd always be so dirty in the clothes she was brought in wearing. they wouldn't feed her. I'd send in 4 bottles, she would only be fed 2 ALL DAY. She started solids, I'd send in breakfast and lunch they would never feed her lunch. If they did, they mark it she ate most of it but she didn't even eat any of it. I watched them feeding her a couple bites then put her back on the floor and she started crying because she was still hungry and wanted more. She was there from October until January when I finally pulled her. 3 MONTHS of neglect my poor baby went through! I do NOT recommend sending your child here!! If I could leave zero stars I would!

From the owner: We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School…read moreReadiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Here for our daughter's wedding- thank you Pastor Mike & Dr Sherri for such a warm and personal…read moreservice.

Kindercare was the #1 choice we wanted for our daycare needs once I knew I was pregnant with my…read moredaughter. My husband and I relocated to Schenectady/Niskayuna as he was relocated and stationed in Ballston Spa. Mary is the director there and after countless calls and waitlist issues we were able to start in February of 2016. This is the most expensive daycare option in all of upstate NY. We felt assured our 3 1/2 month old would be safe and well taken care of. We had a great couple weeks we have a rest daughter who is not fussy or colicky and everyone immediately loved her. We felt at home and knew we had made a good decision. The only reason I was able to return back to work was because of Kindercare as we have no family or other support to care after our daughter. Then end of April and into May, I noticed a lot of corners being cut, from staff to cleanliness, to the policies. The ratios first off are one of the most important factors to successfully running a daycare, it started to decline and apparently after speaking with Lynn the assistant director who really goes above and beyond to make parents happy but unfortunately Kindercare is an overpriced, corporation. The staff is underpaid, the place has gotten filthy, the booties have to be worn/re-used to walk into the infant room, just unsanitary. I don't see a lot of hand-washing and I feel that some of the newer staff can be properly trained for Diaper changed, eating, I always have to make notes that they should place a bib on the child when they feed her. Early mornings the ratios have been so out of proportion. I have seen Michelle with nine babies at one point calling for assistance/Code Orange and. It getting a response. Brian Ratliff was not helping when my husband called to discuss his concerns for our child as well as the other children and he just said there was nothing he could do and was very nonchalant. I do wish there was a way to reach out to expecting moms and parents on the waitlist to give them a heads up about what really goes on. I have filed my complaints with Mary whose in charge at the Office of Children and Family Services. I know a lot of parents don't voice concerns so I took initiative to do so. I work for the Department of Health and I have basic, standard expectations of where my child is placed while I'm at work but I was always worrying before drop off during work and even when picking up. I sure had high expectations of Kindercare as any parent should and hence the rating of 1 star is all I would give them. They are accredited and license but not sure if that will last long, there's been a decline for sure in the way they handle and carry out day-to-day business. Find another daycare if you are reading this: in Albany the ones I been to and heard great things is at Albany Medical Center and Mercy Care for Kids at St Peter's hospital. They are a lot more professional and even cost less.

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Do not bring your children here!!!!!!! It is not clean, Lynn is rude. If you are two minutes late…read moreshe will terminate your spot. I was 4 minutes late yesterday due to the weather. She hung up on me and told me it was unacceptable. When I got there I called her out on how she spoke to me on the phone, she grins and says "we are done, I'm giving you your two weeks". I called her ten minutes prior to closing!!! This woman does not know how to run a business!

From the owner: We provide child care services for children 8 1/2 weeks in age until Kindergarten. We have a…read moreseperate infant room, one year old room, toddler room (18 mth until 3 years), three year old room and a preschool for the year right before Kindergarten. We have been in the business of educating and caring for children for 26 years. We provide morning snack, afternoon snack and lunch.

I enrolled my son last May 2022 and I am so grateful how great staff are. They are responsive to…read moreyour needs and have great way of communicating with parents. The school is clean and I am so glad i was able to enroll my son! #earlyeducation #toddlerlife

From the owner: Hetty's Brilliant Minds is Licensed Childcare Center in the Capital District working with toddlers…read moreages 2-5. We offer innovative, year round, before school, full day, half day and after school educational toddler and preschool care. We are here to nurture, educate, and inspire to provide our kids with a well rounded environment.

When we needed daycare in a pinch during the pandemic, they were able to get us enrolled quickly…read more The atmosphere is safe and friendly. Our child loves playing on the playground. The teachers are all very attentive and treat the children like their own. I would recommend it to anyone.

Years ago I was a small child in here with ADHD. The staff was abusive towards me and other kids…read more When we simply said a word they didn't like or acted like kids, they would force us to sit on their lap and put their hand over our mouths and squeeze around our stomach with their other arm. They would scream at us. We misbehaved more due to this, and our parents thought it was just us when they told us they didn't know why I acted like that. They swore infront of us. I am so glad this place is closed now from what I heard. Please check on your children who have been here. - AK

Fabulous experience with the ECE department which went out of their way to get us in to vacation…read morecare. My child had a wonderful time and would gladly go back again. Everyone we met was fantastic, and gave the strong impression of a well-run program, administered & staffed by professionals who are great at working with young children. Highly recommended.

The steam room is rarely cleaned, unfortunately. It appears that someone may clean it twice or at…read morethe least once a month.