Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 12305 (Schenectady, NY)
For ZIP 12305 (Schenectady, NY), the latest data shows 11 listed providers: 8 child care centers, 2 preschools, 1 head start programs.
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ZIP 12305 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 11 listed care providers in ZIP 12305; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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. 6 of these providers report 235 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 11 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 235 |
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital District Beginnings, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Capital District Beginnings, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Schenectady Day Nursery | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 21 |
| Schenectady Day Nursery | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Schenectady Day Nursery, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 96 |
| Schenectady Day Nursery, Inc. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| YWCA of Schenectady | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| YWCA of Schenectady | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| YWCA Schenectady | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| YWCA Schenectady | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| YWCA Wa | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
Care types in ZIP 12305
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 8 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Choosing care in ZIP 12305
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 12305, Schenectady, 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.
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from 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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