Schools in Albany, NY

“My daughter started at Childtime when she was 2. She had never been in a daycare program and I was very nervous. She had a bit of a hard adjustment, often sitting in the corner and wanting to wait for me to return. But with the help of the teachers, director and assistant director, she started to come out of her shell. A year and a half later she is thriving. Every concern I have brought to the director, Amy, she has helped me navigate and always offered suggestions. We are now able to do drop off with minimal tears and she lights up whenever she sees Amy or Brittany! When I had to go back to work this winter after my maternity leave for my son, leaving him with Childtime was the easiest decision I could make. I cannot recommend Childtime enough.”

“The Albany Jewish community center is a fantastic facility filled with warm welcome and stuff you can easily answer your questions and create a sense of belonging and community was very impressed with the cleanliness of facility and the variety of different options it provides play a critical role on the social fabric of the community”

“Our experience at Kiddie Academy has been nothing short of amazing. I was referred to Kiddie Academy back in 2020 by a colleague. My family's plans to keep my son at home fell through, and we had to go back to work, so we had to find a daycare ASAP.

I reached out for a tour, and that’s when we met the owner, Lauren. She was incredibly empathetic about our situation, especially since we were deciding to put our son in daycare during the pandemic—an extremely delicate subject. We were terrified, but she was reassuring and professional. The center handled the challenges of the pandemic with ease. At that time, there was a wonderful woman named Ms. Michelle, who was an angel in helping my sweet boy transition into the center. I will never forget her nurturing character. Other amazing staff include Christine, Catherine, and Katrina. They always went above and beyond for us.

My son had some great years at Kiddie Academy. I'll always be so impressed at how much he learned there. My son developed some great friendships, too.

Thank you, Kiddie Academy, for everything you do for the kids!”

“Fabulous day care. The director, Ashley is warm and inviting and shows care and concern for families. I provide speech therapy for children at the center and the teachers show interest in my work and ask questions so they can follow through with strategies to help children grow.”

“My husband and I highly recommend Bright Horizons Corporate Woods. After relocating to the Capital Region with no family nearby, we struggled to find the right childcare solution, until we found Bright Horizons Corporate Woods. The entire staff has become like a second family to our daughter (and to us!).

Christine, the Center Director, creates a warm and welcoming environment that immediately reassures parents that their children are not only well cared for, but truly loved. The teachers our daughter has had in both the Infant and Toddler Programs have cared for her with enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, and great attention to detail.

The quality of care and curriculum at the center is outstanding. From cuddles, comfort, and storytime in the Infant Program to creative, interactive, and engaging sensory activities in the Toddler Program, every experience is thoughtfully designed. There is a strong emphasis on movement, including outdoor play and time in the center’s movement room. Since attending Bright Horizons Corporate Woods, our daughter’s gross and fine motor skills, verbal communication, sense of identity and belonging, and confidence (and honestly, so much more!) have improved. She has formed relationships with both her classmates and the staff and feels comfortable and happy when at the center.

Communication is seamless through the Bright Horizons app, which keeps us closely connected to our daughter’s day with frequent photos, activity updates, and important center information.

Bright Horizons Corporate Woods has provided more than we could have ever hoped for in a daycare center! We have truly felt like part of a family through the daily interactions with our daughter’s teacher (and other teachers!), the center’s Director (Christine), and Assistant Director (Sarah), as well as through the thoughtful activities and events the center holds. The center’s staff have truly become trusted family, providing high quality care and exceeding expectations in all aspects.

We are truly beyond grateful for Bright Horizons Corporate Woods!”

“Very welcoming and family friendly synagogue. Our kids are truly part of the congregation and welcomed at every turn. Amazing summer camp and year round programming builds a real community of people who care.”

“Fifteen years ago, my son, who is autistic, attended this center (at the old location). Although his specific needs ultimately required a different level of care, the staff worked hard to accommodate us and were genuinely trying to help our son. We still remember and appreciate their efforts.”

“Our son has attended this preschool for the past two years. It was such a great decision for our family and he had a wonderful experience with his introduction to school. The staff are all experienced, kind, and amazing with children! They have rotating themes so the kids are doing different and fun activities every single day. It's a great program for families who are looking for part time care!”