Burnt Hills, NY

The Goddard School of Clifton Park offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. Their play-based curriculum incorporates STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers are highly qualified with ongoing professional development, and the school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios. Parents praise the engaging curriculum and consistent communication through daily reports and parent portals.

Kiddie Academy of Clifton Park provides comprehensive educational childcare with their Life Essentials® curriculum that balances academic preparation with character development. The program emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning experiences. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, dedicated age-based classrooms, and structured outdoor play areas. Staff members hold degrees in early childhood education and receive continuous training. The academy offers nutritious meals and maintains detailed developmental progress tracking with regular parent-teacher conferences.

Ballston Lake Early Childhood Center is a highly-regarded non-profit facility serving the Burnt Hills area with a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum. The center focuses on social-emotional development, cognitive growth, and physical coordination through structured and unstructured play. Their experienced teaching staff maintains low child-to-teacher ratios and creates individualized learning plans. The facility includes secure indoor environments and natural outdoor play spaces. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and the center's strong community involvement, with many families returning for multiple children over years of operation.