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KA of Albany

13 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 122034.1· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2013

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About KA of Albany

KA of Albany is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since December 23, 2013, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten 4-Year-Olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Today's Hours: 6:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Infant 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten 4-Year-Olds
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements for child care providers
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KA of Albany 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.
Albany County medians, full time, per week

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

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 KA of Albany

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2013
License number
#684922
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 21 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 21 visits
  1. Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(h) Physical restraint is prohibited. Physical restraint is the act of using force to extremely limit a child's body movements for a lengthy period of time. It involves holding a child against his/her will and putting pressure on the child's chest and/or extremities in an effort to significantly restrict his/her movement, thereby making it extremely difficult for a child to move. It may also involve holding a child flat on the ground and restricting his/her body from movement.

  3. Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

  4. Mar 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

  5. Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ae) All devices used for warming bottles or food must be kept out of reach of children.

  6. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 15, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  11. Dec 7, 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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Questions about KA of Albany

Is KA of Albany licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 23, 2013.

When was KA of Albany last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KA of Albany had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 21 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 KA of Albany care for?

119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are KA of Albany's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KA of Albany cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 452-3344 to ask.

What is KA of Albany's phone number?

(518) 452-3344.

Where is KA of Albany?

13 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Minds Childcare, 0.9 miles away.

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