Columbia Children's Center
142 Union Tpke, Hudson, NY
4.0· 4 reviews
The Starting Place
- licensed capacity
- 56
- a week, county median
- $255
- year first licensed
- 2021
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About
About The Starting Place
The Starting Place is a licensed child care center in Hudson, New York. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2021, for up to 56 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (518) 828-3890 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Starting Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbia County has a median price of $255 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$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 The Starting Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2021
- License number
- #874108
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 12 visits
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 12 visits
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Starting Place
Is The Starting Place licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2021.
When was The Starting Place last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Starting Place had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 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 The Starting Place care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are The Starting Place's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 828-3890 to confirm.
How much does The Starting Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 828-3890 to ask.
What is The Starting Place's phone number?
(518) 828-3890.
Where is The Starting Place?
51 North 5th Street, Hudson, NY 12534. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbia Opportunities, 0.1 miles away.