Spotted Zebra Learning Center

What an incredible day!

Today, we finally opened our brand-new playground! This project has been nearly two years in the making and marks the grand finale of our renovation journey.

Seeing the excitement on the children’s faces, hearing their laughter, and watching them explore their new space made every challenge, delay, and step along the way worthwhile.

What an amazing day for our kiddos—and a wonderful milestone for the entire Spotted Zebra community!

We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that The Spotted Zebra Learning Center was voted 2nd Best Preschool in the Capital Region foe 2026! 💙

First and foremost, congratulations to St. Pius X School on being voted #1. We know firsthand the amount of heart, dedication, patience, and teamwork it takes to serve children and families well, and we congratulate them on this recognition.

To our Spotted Zebra families, staff, and community — thank you. Your support, trust, encouragement, and votes truly mean more than we can put into words.

When you step back and think about it, there are estimated to be hundreds of preschool and childcare programs throughout the Capital Region. To be recognized as #2 among so many programs is something we are incredibly proud of.

This work is beautiful, rewarding, exhausting, emotional at times, and deeply important. Finding safe, nurturing, high-quality childcare and education for children of all different needs is not always easy, and we never take for granted the trust families place in us each day.

For nearly 20 years, our mission has remained the same — creating a place where children feel safe, included, supported, celebrated, and loved for exactly who they are.

Thank you for continuing to believe in Spotted Zebra and for allowing us to be part of your children’s stories. 💙

“Our son Paxton started at Spotted Zebra in September, and the growth we’ve seen in him since then has been nothing short of incredible. In just a few short months, he has truly blossomed. His confidence has grown, his communication has improved so much, and we see a joy in him that reassures us every single day that he is exactly where he is meant to be.

The support he receives is so intentional and heartfelt. Ms. Katina, Ms. Jackie, and his speech teacher Ms. Jesse are absolute angels. They don’t just teach him - they understand him, encourage him, and celebrate every little victory alongside us. Because of them, Paxton has come so far, and as parents, there is nothing better than watching your child thrive in a place where he feels safe, included, and genuinely loved.

Finding Spotted Zebra has been one of the greatest blessings for our family. We are endlessly grateful for the care, patience, and dedication they pour into Paxton every single day”
- Taegen and Brandon

At Spotted Zebra we do more than teach preschool skills - we teach humans that deserve a sense of belonging, unending support, and love. Thank you Taegan and Brandon for your testimonial!

20 Years. One Standard. Inclusive by Design.

Vote The Spotted Zebra Learning Center as Best Preschool of 2026 and help shine a light on inclusive early childhood education 💙

Link to vote in bio!