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The Learning Garden Childcare Center

392 Maple Road, Slingerlands, NY 121593.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2024

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About The Learning Garden Childcare Center

The Learning Garden Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Slingerlands, New York. The state has licensed it since May 20, 2024, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through pre-K
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
StaffHighly qualified and experienced staff
Assistance it acceptsDSS, WDI, and military subsidies
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Garden Childcare 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.
Albany County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The Learning Garden Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2024
License number
#916969
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

  2. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  5. Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(2) 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

  6. May 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.7(l) Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

  10. Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

  4. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

  7. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  9. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

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 The Learning Garden Childcare Center

Is The Learning Garden Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 20, 2024.

When was The Learning Garden Childcare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Garden Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 11 of 22 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 Learning Garden Childcare Center care for?

122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are The Learning Garden Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Garden Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 507-4868 to ask.

What is The Learning Garden Childcare Center's phone number?

(518) 507-4868.

Where is The Learning Garden Childcare Center?

392 Maple Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. The nearest other daycare we list is Sarah Mokszycki, 1.5 miles away.

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