Schenectady Day Nursery
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
4.6· 9 reviews
Deepa Balkaran
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Deepa Balkaran
Deepa Balkaran is a home daycare in Schenectady, New York. It is registered with the state (since March 6, 2025), for up to 8 children.
It is open Monday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Deepa Balkaran has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Schenectady County has a median price of $200 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 Deepa Balkaran
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #933650
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Deepa Balkaran
Is Deepa Balkaran licensed?
Yes. Deepa Balkaran is registered with the state and operating, first licensed March 6, 2025. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Deepa Balkaran last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deepa Balkaran had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 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 Deepa Balkaran care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Deepa Balkaran's hours?
Monday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Deepa Balkaran cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 431-4218 to ask.
What is Deepa Balkaran's phone number?
(646) 431-4218.
Where is Deepa Balkaran?
Schenectady, NY 12307. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.