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Schenectady Day Nursery

78 Washington Ave Gateway Building, Schenectady, NY 12305
licensed capacity
21
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2016
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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 September 2, 2016, for up to 21 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Schenectady Day Nursery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $255 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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
21 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#770083
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

  7. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 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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FAQ

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 September 2, 2016.

When was Schenectady Day Nursery last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Schenectady Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 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?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Schenectady Day Nursery's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 381-1455 to confirm.

How much does Schenectady Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 381-1455 to ask.

What is Schenectady Day Nursery's phone number?

(518) 381-1455.

Where is Schenectady Day Nursery?

78 Washington Ave Gateway Building, Schenectady, NY 12305. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA of Schenectady, 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).