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Schenectady Day Nursery

25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 123054.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1998

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About Schenectady Day Nursery

Schenectady Day Nursery is a licensed child care center in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since August 17, 1998, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1902
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Schenectady Day Nursery 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 Schenectady Day Nursery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#44042
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 12 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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  1. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo 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 Schenectady Day Nursery

Is Schenectady Day Nursery licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 17, 1998.

When was Schenectady Day Nursery last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Schenectady Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 12 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 Schenectady Day Nursery care for?

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

What are Schenectady Day Nursery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Schenectady Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 374-6319 to ask.

What is Schenectady Day Nursery's phone number?

(518) 374-6319.

Where is Schenectady Day Nursery?

25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. The nearest other daycare we list is Capital District Beginnings, under 0.1 miles away.

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