The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Niskayuna KinderCare. My name isSheri Murdockand I am the Center Director. At our center we take pride in building solid relationships with the families that we serve. We have an open door policy and are always available to discuss any concerns that you may have about your child . Your children will get professional care and attention and working with our center will provide a wholesome learning environment for your child to grow. I hope that you enjoy looking at our website and I invite you to schedule a tour of our center at your earliest convenience.
- At Niskayuna KinderCare we have a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator that spends 1-2 hours a week focusing on the health and safety needs of the children and center. Ms.Kaitlyn completes monthly center health and safety checks, conducts fire drills, keeps track of children and staff medicals, conducts safety trainings with the teachers and does many other tasks to make sure that we are upholding the safest standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSS
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Niskayuna KinderCare often compared to?
Niskayuna KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Brown School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Niskayuna KinderCare?
The application deadline for Niskayuna KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Niskayuna KinderCare vs. Brown School
The nearest high school to Niskayuna KinderCare is Brown School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Kateri Parish School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our World Montessori (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our World Montessori ![Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old]( "Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old")
Montessori School
1335 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist
(Catholic)
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1821 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
36-38 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist
(Catholic)
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1856 State St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 372-2004
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 372-2004
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our World Montessori ![Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old]( "Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old")
Montessori School
1335 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist
(Catholic)
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
9535.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
9535.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-3000
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-3000
9537.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Chadwick Rd
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
9537.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
9538.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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