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Capital Kids Care

1850 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 123095.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2022
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About Capital Kids Care

Capital Kids Care is a school-age program in Schenectady, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 27, 2022), for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages: 4-12 (4 year olds must be entering kindergarten)
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “After School: Bus drop off - 6:00 (incl. Half Days); School Breaks & Holidays: 7:30 - 6:00”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages: 4-12 (4 year olds must be entering kindergarten)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
EnrichmentDaily clubs: baking, nature, video games, drawing
Daily lifeParents pack food
DiscountsDiscount for the more weeks you enroll in
TransportationTransportation (school bus drop-off from district schools for After School care)
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Capital Kids Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $215 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.
Schenectady County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Capital Kids Care

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
44 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#890141
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      414.4(i) A record of all inspections and all corrections must be maintained at the program or at a central location available for review upon request. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)

  3. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Capital Kids Care

Is Capital Kids Care licensed?

Yes. Capital Kids Care is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 27, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Capital Kids Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Capital Kids Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 14 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 Kids Care care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Capital Kids Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Capital Kids Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 878-9258 to ask.

What is Capital Kids Care's phone number?

(518) 878-9258.

Where is Capital Kids Care?

1850 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309. The nearest other daycare we list is Robert and Dorothy Ludwig JCC of Schenectady on the Golub Family Campus, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).