Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Niskayuna KinderCare
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
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 Private 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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Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1335 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
Catholic
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
Catholic
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students
Catholic
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students
Catholic
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students
Special Education School
1821 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Islamic
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
36-38 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
Catholic
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
Catholic
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students
Catholic
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 4 students
1856 State St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 372-2004
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1335 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
Catholic
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
Catholic
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Islamic
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
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(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
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Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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1738 Helderberg Trail
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(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
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163 School Dr
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(518) 895-3000
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-3000
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Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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165 Chadwick Rd
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(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%
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(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
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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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