Daycares and preschools in Canton, NY
10 licensed programs · 2 with Google ratings
Canton Day Care Center
St. Lawrence County Community Development Program
Licensed home daycares in Canton
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates, Morgan Family Day Care | 13617 | 937486 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Corbine, Shelly Family Day Care | 13617 | 270554 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Gilson, Heather Group Family Day Care | 13617 | 291187 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Murray, Nancy Family Day Care | 13617 | 20862 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Olmstead, Amanda Family Day Care | 13617 | 475728 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Robert, Billie Family Day Care | 13617 | 920113 | 8 | school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Canton
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Northwind After School School Age Child Care | 13617 | 730404 | 50 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Canton: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Canton?
Canton has 10 licensed programs on the New York register: 2 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 7 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
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.
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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: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.