Arbor Park Child Care - Serving the Community for 26 years
Office - (518) 465-8466 | Fax - (518) 465-8518
Monday through Friday - 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Why choose Arbor Park Child Care
Our graduates have gone on to such institutions as:
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Cornell University
- Georgetown University
- Alfred University
- Spellman College
- Morgan State University
- The Culinary Institute
- Clark Atlanta University
- State University of New York
- Maria College
- Hudson Valley and Schenectady Community Colleges
- US Armed Forces
We are a dependable, affordable and nurturing environment that provides individual developmentally appropriate curriculum and evidence based evaluated educational programs. We offer a family resource center and support programs designed with 21st century readiness and New York State certified Instruction. We provide a specialized infant care (6 weeks to 18 months) program as well as inclusive Toddler and Pre-School Classes.
In over 26 years of serving the community, we have graduated approximately 5,200 children, serving over 925 families.
Our Mission
Our Mission continues to be the provision of dedicated care solely
to young children between the ages of six weeks to five years. We
cater to the special needs of low to moderate income families, single
parents, parenting teens and children of all abilities. Arbor Park
Child Care Center, Inc. will continue to expand services to meet the
needs of the community.
NEW YORK STATE LICENSE
Arbor Park Child Care Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit child care center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to serve sixty-eight children, ages six weeks to five years old. We are an equal opportunity Center and we provide services without regard to race, color, creed or national origin.
TRAINED PERSONNEL
Most of our staff has been working in the child care field for more than twenty years. Their innate sense of nurturing and caring is the foundation for our highly committed staff. Our training exceeds licensing requirements and all staff are trained in first aid and CPR.
PROGRAMMING
We provide developmentally appropriate programming that stimulates children of all abilities by meeting their individual needs. Programming includes cognitive small and gross motor skills, language, pre-reading, math dramatic play, and the social and emotional activities. In addition, the children’s progress monitored through individual developmental and health assessments. Arbor Park Child Care Center provides USDA approved nutritious meals, serves breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.
SUPPORT
Arbor Park Child Care Center, Inc., is supported by tuition, the Albany County Department of Social Services, the US Department of Agriculture, the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and a community that realizes, investment in early child care and development, is to invest in the future of us all. It is our responsibility to engage these children in preparation for the future. At Arbor Park Child Care Center, we expect excellence because we are helping to shape our future.
INFINITELY INFANTS
Unique to Albany, our “infant care” starts at six weeks through eighteen months. The program has the ability to provide exceptional care to children of parents who might need a little extra support.
TODDLER CARE
The Toddler Program has the capacity accommodate three toddler classes. In these classes, toddlers are engaged in age appropriate development enrichment, preparing which prepares them for fun pre-school activities.
EYES TOWARD THE FUTURE
Arbor Park Child Care Center, Inc. offers the latest in computer technology. Software capabilities include eleven Young Explorer Computer Systems, loaded with the Edmark Early Learning Series and Microsoft Office 2007. Windows XP and monitored Internet access, makes computer aided learning fun.
The Center provides computer skills training, readiness for reading, writing and mathematics, utilizing twenty personal computers in strategically placed workstations. Our goal is to ensure that children will be ready for the technology world of the future.
UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (3 to 5 years old)
Our pre-school programs, monitored by the Albany City School District, are designed to challenge and assist in the educational and social development of three to five year olds in an effort to enhance their elementary school experience.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
Our program staff provides a welcoming and supportive environment for parents. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Center activities and field trips and to discuss their child’s progress. We support families by helping to identify and secure community resources and we offer workshops to enhance parenting skills. Arbor Park Child Care Center is committed to support and empower parents and their children.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Here's how you can help
You can choose to donate through the UNITED WAY at your place of work, either through the COMMUNITY CARE FUND or designated directly to Arbor Park Child Care Center during the annual UNITED WAY FUND drive.
- State Employees can designate – SEFA #5000353
- Federal Employees can designate – CFC #55982
Arbor Park Child Care Center is currently in its twenty sixth year of existence. Providing caring and nurturing services to children remains our focus. While we are a United Way of the Greater Capital Region member agency, dedicated to serving those in need in our community, we gratefully accept contributions made directly to Arbor Park Child Care Center, Inc. We are committed to achieving measureable results for the dollars you invest.
You can make contributions directly to ARBOR PARK CHILD CARE CENTER, INC., or call us at (518) 465-8466 for more information.
Contact Us
96 Second Street
Albany, NY 12210
OFFICE : (518) 465-8466
FAX : (518) 465-8518
Email Address: contact@arborparkchildcare.com
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