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The Spotted Zebra Learning Center

26 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 122054.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$254
year first licensed
2014

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About The Spotted Zebra Learning Center

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since June 20, 2014, for up to 105 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 to 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “preschool day 8:30 - 1:30; wraparound as early as 7:30 AM and as late as 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 5
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care
StaffLicensed Early Childhood Teacher and Special Education Teacher lead each classroom, supported by a Teacher Assistant
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center 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.
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 Spotted Zebra Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
105 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#690318
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 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 14 visits
  1. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 14, 2024Inspection4 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;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

  4. Jan 17, 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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Questions about The Spotted Zebra Learning Center

Is The Spotted Zebra Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 20, 2014.

When was The Spotted Zebra Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Spotted Zebra Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 14 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 Spotted Zebra Learning Center care for?

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

What are The Spotted Zebra Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does The Spotted Zebra Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 438-4800 to ask.

What is The Spotted Zebra Learning Center's phone number?

(518) 438-4800.

Where is The Spotted Zebra Learning Center?

26 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205. The nearest other daycare we list is Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Roessleville School, 0.9 miles away.

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