Schenectady Day Nursery
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
4.6· 9 reviews
Capital District Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $255
- year first licensed
- 2021
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About
About Capital District Beginnings
Capital District Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since October 4, 2021, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (518) 393-6535 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to age five |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Capital District Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $255 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$289
Home daycare$200
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$200
Preschool
Center$255
Home daycare$198
School age
Center$215
Home daycare$180
State record
Inspection reports for Capital District Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2021
- License number
- #874730
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Capital District Beginnings
Is Capital District Beginnings licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 4, 2021.
When was Capital District Beginnings last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Capital District Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Capital District Beginnings care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Capital District Beginnings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 393-6535 to confirm.
How much does Capital District Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 393-6535 to ask.
What is Capital District Beginnings' phone number?
(518) 393-6535.
Where is Capital District Beginnings?
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. The nearest other daycare we list is Schenectady Day Nursery, under 0.1 miles away.