Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Rensselaer, NY

Rensselaer, New York is served by 15 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Rensselaer	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	4	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Rensselaer

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Rensselaer. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Bloom and Grow Daycare Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Bloom and Grow Daycare Rensselaer, NY 12144 Child Care Center Bright Horizons at Valley View Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 169 Child Care Center Bright Horizons at Valley View Rensselaer, NY 12144 Child Care Center The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 97 Child Care Center The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Rensselaer, NY 12144

Family Child Care Homes in Rensselaer

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Rensselaer. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Homes in Rensselaer

9 licensed group child care homess are listed in Rensselaer. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Programs in Rensselaer

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Rensselaer. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Rensselaer City School District UPK Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Rensselaer Family Resource Center Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 32

School-Age Programs in Rensselaer

4 licensed school-age programss are listed in Rensselaer. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Boys & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 88 School-Age Program Boys & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County Rensselaer, NY 12144 School-Age Program Greenbush Child Caring, Inc. Rensselaer, NY 12144 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Greenbush Child Caring, Inc. Rensselaer, NY 12144

ZIP codes in Rensselaer

ZIP 12144Care providers

How to pick care in Rensselaer

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Rensselaer, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Rensselaer County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Rensselaer, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Rensselaer is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Rensselaer facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Rensselaer to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Rensselaer licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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