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NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna

1405 Fulton Ave, Schenectady, NY 123085.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2026

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About NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, early head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratio1:4 caregiver-to-infant ratio (infants)
StaffBackground checked, trained early childhood professionals
Daily lifePotty training: Potty-training support & partnership
SafetySecure entry with sign in/out tracking
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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 NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
First licensed
2026
License number
#949329
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • Background checks

      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:

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ah) The propping of bottles is prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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)

  2. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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

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 NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna

Is NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 2026.

When was NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna last inspected?

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.

Has NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and school-age children.

What are NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna's hours?

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

How much does NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 657-3001 to ask.

What is NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna's phone number?

(518) 657-3001.

Where is NextGen Child Daycare Niskayuna?

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.

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