Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Columbia County

Columbia County, New York is home to 29 state-licensed care providers across 10 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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1253, NY 1 providers Chatham, NY 2 providers Craryville, NY 3 providers Germantown, NY 2 providers Hudson, NY 20 providers Ny, NY 1 providers Old Chatham, NY 2 providers Philmont, NY 3 providers Stottville, NY 2 providers Valatie, NY 13 providers

Child Care Centers in Columbia County

20 providers in Columbia County: Hudson, Philmont, Valatie, Craryville, Stottville

Family Child Care Homes in Columbia County

9 providers in Columbia County: Germantown, Hudson, Ny, Valatie

Family Child Care Home Gene's Family Daycare Germantown, NY 12526 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Gene's Family Daycare Germantown, NY 12526 Family Child Care Home Lucky Clover Daycare Hudson, NY 12534 Family Child Care Home Lucky Clover Daycare Ny, NY 12534 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Melissa's Munchkins Family Daycare Valatie, NY 12184 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Melissa's Munchkins Family Daycare Valatie, NY 12184 Family Child Care Home Rifenburgh, Andrea Hudson, NY 12534 Family Child Care Home Shutts, Kimberly Hudson, NY 12534 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Shutts, Kimberly Hudson, NY 12534

Group Child Care Homes in Columbia County

8 providers in Columbia County: Valatie, Hudson, Old Chatham, 1253

Group Child Care Home Apple Tree Daycare Valatie, NY 12184 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Apple Tree Daycare Valatie, NY 12184 Group Child Care Home Bright Tykes Early Learning Center Hudson, NY 12534 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Bright Tykes Early Learning Center Hudson, NY 12534 Group Child Care Home Old Chatham Child Care Old Chatham, NY 12136 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Old Chatham Child Care Old Chatham, NY 12136 Group Child Care Home Sowing Seeds 1253, NY 12534 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Sowing Seeds Hudson, NY 12534

Head Start Programs in Columbia County

4 providers in Columbia County: Hudson, Valatie, Philmont, Craryville

Head Start Program 540 Columbia Street Hudson, NY 12534 Capacity 28 Head Start Program COI HeadStart at Valatie Valatie, NY 12184 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Philmont Center Philmont, NY 12565 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Taconic Hills Center Craryville, NY 12521 Capacity 14

School-Age Programs in Columbia County

8 providers in Columbia County: Chatham, Hudson, Valatie

School-Age Program Chatham Kids Club, Inc. Chatham, NY 12037 Capacity 68 School-Age Program Chatham Kids Club, Inc. Chatham, NY 12037 School-Age Program Mental Health Association Columbia Greene Counties Hudson, NY 12534 Capacity 154 School-Age Program Mental Health Association Columbia Greene Counties Hudson, NY 12534 School-Age Program Mental Health Association of Columbia -Greene Counties, Inc Hudson, NY 12534 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Mental Health Association of Columbia -Greene Counties, Inc Hudson, NY 12534 School-Age Program O.K. Kids, Inc. Valatie, NY 12184 Capacity 104 School-Age Program O.K. Kids, Inc. Valatie, NY 12184

Choosing care in Columbia County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Columbia County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Columbia County have?

According to current licensing data, Columbia County, New York has 29 licensed providers: 20 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Columbia County have care providers?

Based on the current data, 1253, Chatham, Craryville, Germantown, Hudson and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

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

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