Galway, NY

Ballston Spa Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The center features certified Montessori teachers with specialized training in child development, mixed-age classrooms that promote peer learning, and a comprehensive curriculum focusing on practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes spacious, well-equipped classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten readiness.

The Goddard School in Ballston Lake provides a play-based learning approach with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic, social, and emotional development. The center features state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, daily communication apps for parents, and age-appropriate learning centers. The curriculum includes STEAM activities, language arts, social studies, and character development. The facility offers modern classrooms, multiple playgrounds, and enrichment programs including yoga, music, and foreign language exposure.

The Saratoga Springs YMCA Early Childhood Education Center provides comprehensive childcare with a focus on character development and school readiness. The center employs degreed early childhood educators who implement Creative Curriculum with emphasis on literacy, math, science, and social skills. The YMCA's values-based approach incorporates healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. The facility features secure access control, nutritious meal programs, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor play spaces. The center is known for its inclusive environment, strong parent communication, and scholarship programs for qualifying families.