Parkwood Child Care Center
1098 Parkwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY
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NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna is a licensed child care center in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since April 28, 2026, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, early head start, infant care and preschool.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, early head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:4 caregiver-to-infant ratio (infants) |
| Staff | Background checked, trained early childhood professionals |
| Daily life | Potty training: Potty-training support & partnership |
| Safety | Secure entry with sign in/out tracking |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all
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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418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:
418-1.12(ah) The propping of bottles is prohibited.
418-1.9(d) Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care. (not corrected)
418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected during the visit
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1098 Parkwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1880 Lancaster St. Zoller Elementary School, Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12308 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 2026.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 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.
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 657-3001 to ask.
(518) 657-3001.
1405 Fulton Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District, 0.4 miles away.