It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of the Baby Institute.


We know that there are talented and dedicated individuals and organizations in the community who will take up the mantle of this crucial service, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead for families committed to giving their children the very best foundation for a safe, healthy, and prosperous life.

Raising happy, healthy children ready for success.

We have loved serving the families of Albany, helping to create households that embrace a love of literacy and reading.

Quick Facts

Reading to and with your baby has a major impact on how their brains develop and helps them build the neural pathways that enable them to learn as they grow

Timing is Everything
It only takes 20 minutes of reading a day to make a difference
Head Start
Ages 0-3 is when our children's brains grow the fastest
Early Reading
Literacy activities will enable even babies to learn when they are older

Saturday Workshops - Fall Parents and Caregivers Workshop Starting Soon!

The core 9-week program is offered three times a year and consists of Saturday workshops that empower parents to become their children’s "first teacher" and primary advocate.

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Parent Connection/Food & Fitness Events

These bi-weekly events bring past and present Baby Institute families together to build a supportive network of trusted relationships to help parents problem solve with each other.

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Free Summer Literacy Camp

Encourage your child to read this summer by participating in our program!

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