Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 12205 (Albany, NY)
48 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 12205, Albany, NY, spanning 4 care types (16 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, 8 group child care homes, 14 school-age programs).
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How to compare care in ZIP 12205
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.
For families in ZIP 12205, Albany, NY, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Providers in ZIP 12205
Showing 40 of 48 providers in this ZIP. Filter by care type above for the full list.
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany JCC @ Montessori Magnet School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Albany JCC @ Montessori Magnet School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Big Mama's Family Home Daycare | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Big Mama's Family Home Daycare | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Childtime Childcare, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 118 |
| Childtime Childcare, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Childtime Childcare, INC. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 122 |
| CHILDTIME CHILDCARE, INC. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Forest Park School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Forest Park School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Roessleville School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Roessleville School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Saddlewood School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Saddlewood School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Shaker Road School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Shaker Road School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Veeder School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
| Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Veeder School | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Community Reformed Church of Colonie at Colonie Comm. DCC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 68 |
| Community Reformed Church of Colonie at Colonie Comm. DCC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Creighton, Felicia | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Creighton, Felicia | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Here We Grow Daycare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Here We Grow Daycare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Home-Breeze Daycare LLC | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 12205
Among the 48 care providers listed in ZIP 12205, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 24 of these providers report 1,192 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 48 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,192 |
Care types in ZIP 12205
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 16 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 10 | View ZIP directory |
| Group Child Care Homes | 8 | View ZIP directory |
| School-Age Programs | 14 | View ZIP directory |
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Where this data comes from
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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