The Children's Place at the Plaza
2 S. Swan St., Albany, NY
The Children's Place at The Plaza
- licensed capacity
- 32
- a week, county median
- $254
- year first licensed
- 1992
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About
About The Children's Place at The Plaza
The Children's Place at The Plaza is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1992, for up to 32 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (518) 474-4736 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Place at The Plaza has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $254 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 The Children's Place at The Plaza
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1992
- License number
- #40652
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 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 16 visits
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Mar 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Nov 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
418-1.8(g) Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.15(b)(23)(iii) Upon termination or resignation of the director: The acting director must be knowledgeable about the program's operation and policies.
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Place at The Plaza
Is The Children's Place at The Plaza licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1992.
When was The Children's Place at The Plaza last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Place at The Plaza had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 16 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 The Children's Place at The Plaza care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are The Children's Place at The Plaza's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 474-4736 to confirm.
How much does The Children's Place at The Plaza cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 474-4736 to ask.
What is The Children's Place at The Plaza's phone number?
(518) 474-4736.
Where is The Children's Place at The Plaza?
2 S. Swan St. Crystal Room, Albany, NY 12210. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Place at the Plaza, under 0.1 miles away.