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Curious Minds Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $285
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About Curious Minds Childcare
Curious Minds Childcare is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since February 10, 2026, for up to 32 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Curious Minds Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $285 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$285
Home daycare$230
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$211
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$225
Home daycare$200
State record
Inspection reports for Curious Minds Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- First licensed
- 2026
- License number
- #947955
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Curious Minds Childcare
Is Curious Minds Childcare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 10, 2026.
When was Curious Minds Childcare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Curious Minds Childcare had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Curious Minds Childcare care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
What are Curious Minds Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Curious Minds Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 429-3055 to ask.
What is Curious Minds Childcare's phone number?
(518) 429-3055.
Where is Curious Minds Childcare?
1859 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Minds Childcare, 0.1 miles away.