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Story Place Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $465
- year first licensed
- 2014
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About
About Story Place Preschool
Story Place Preschool is a licensed child care center in Castleton, New York. The state has licensed it since September 2, 2014, for up to 132 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $465 to $1,475.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | New York State Pre-K Common Core Learning Standards |
| Enrichment | Weekly Speech and Language Group, weekly Occupational Therapy Group, Amazing Athletes twice a month |
| Class size | Integrated classroom: up to 6 children with special needs and up to 10 typically developing children |
| Staff | Early childhood education teacher, certified special education teacher, certified teacher assistant |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Full-day discounted rates for families enrolled in wraparound program |
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Story Place Preschool lists monthly tuition from $465 to $1,475. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rensselaer County has a median price of $275 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full day discounted (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM), 2 days | $740 |
| Full day discounted (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM), 3 days | $1,000 |
| Full day discounted (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM), 5 days | $1,320 |
| Preschool (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM), 2 days | $465 |
| Preschool (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM), 3 days | $605 |
| Preschool (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM), 5 days | $840 |
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| Toddler 18 months to 3 years, 2 days | $900 |
| Toddler 18 months to 3 years, 3 days | $1,060 |
| Toddler 18 months to 3 years, 5 days | $1,475 |
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Story Place Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2014
- License number
- #708529
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Story Place Preschool
Is Story Place Preschool licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 2, 2014.
When was Story Place Preschool last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Story Place Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 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 Story Place Preschool care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Story Place Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Story Place Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $465 to $1,475, as it lists it.
What is Story Place Preschool's phone number?
(518) 477-7103.
Where is Story Place Preschool?
1477 South Schodack Rd., Castleton, NY 12033. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kids Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.