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Daycare centers in Canton, MA

12 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,463 a month · 6 with Google ratings

A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

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La Distinction Academy

Canton · 02021 · 5.0 (15 on Google)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Faith-based
  • French spoken
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Fountain of Grace Academy

Canton · 02021 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Meals included
  • Faith-based
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Clarke School East

Canton · 02021 · No Google rating
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Sunrise Child Care Center

Canton · 02021 · No Google rating
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Childcare in Canton: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Canton?

Canton has 25 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 12 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 13 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.

Who licenses child care in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Massachusetts. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What does daycare cost in Canton?

16 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,463 a month, and $1,874 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Canton?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

Help paying for care

Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.

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Source: Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs, Massachusetts Education-to-Career Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.