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Tendercare Child Center
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $285
- year first licensed
- 1991
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About
About Tendercare Child Center
Tendercare Child Center is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since August 21, 1991, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tendercare Child Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $285 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.
Infant
Center$285
Home daycare$230
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$211
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$225
Home daycare$200
State record
Inspection reports for Tendercare Child Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1991
- License number
- #39161
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 17 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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See all 17 visits
- Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
418-1.12(an) Staff must take steps to prevent a child's exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic.
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;
413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tendercare Child Center
Is Tendercare Child Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 21, 1991.
When was Tendercare Child Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tendercare Child Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 17 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 Tendercare Child Center care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Tendercare Child Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tendercare Child Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 869-6032 to ask.
What is Tendercare Child Center's phone number?
(518) 869-6032.
Where is Tendercare Child Center?
6268 Johnston Rd, Albany, NY 12203. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District, 0.1 miles away.