Daycare center
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Daycares and preschools in Watertown, NY
39 licensed programs · 9 with Google ratings
Daycare center
YMCA Daycare (514 Washington Street)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Stepping Stones Daycare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Little Blessings Daycare
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
The Treehouse Child Care Center (1635 Ohio)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
New Day Children's Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Jefferson Campus Care
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Bright Beginnings Preschool
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
First Step Day Care INC
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$997 / mo
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Little Squirrels Child Care
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Renae's Daycare, Inc.
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
The Treehouse Child Care Center (1833 State Street)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
YMCA Daycare (20104 Rt 3)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Jessica Family Day Care | 13601 | 535398 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Campaney, Fiona Family Day Care | 13601 | 411727 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Dove, Chelsy Family Day Care | 13601 | 950862 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| George, Chyenne Family Day Care | 13601 | 951151 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Gigi's Home Sweet Home Inc. Family Day Care | 13601 | 933803 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Lacey's Little Loves Family Day Care | 13601 | 950682 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Makuch, Christy Family Day Care | 13601 | 263166 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Ms Jillian ABC Family Day Care | 13601 | 947845 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pfister, Patti Family Day Care | 13601 | 30235 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Duck, Duck, Goose Day Care Group Family Day Care | 13601 | 222119 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Kreuzer Nest LLC Family Day Care | 13601 | 944147 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Ward, Jan Group Family Day Care | 13601 | 12016 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Willow Tree Daycare Family Day Care | 13601 | 570035 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Youngs Daycare Group Family Day Care | 13601 | 934393 | 16 | school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Watertown
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 Association School Age Child Care | 13601 | 855344 | 202 | school age | Not rated | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (1237 Washington Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 797483 | 200 | school age | Not rated | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (1316 Ives Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 941761 | 299 | school age | Not rated | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (1351 Washington Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 715017 | 630 | school age | Not rated | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (171 E Hoard Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 877266 | 307 | school age | Not rated | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (739 Knickerbocker Drive) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 877265 | 222 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watertown Family YMCA, Inc. (1351 Washington St) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 42431 | 180 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watertown Family YMCA, Inc. (1537 Ohio Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 42433 | 20 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watertown Family YMCA, Inc. (171 E. Hoard St.) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 42432 | 30 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watertown Family YMCA, Inc. (585 Rand Drive) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 310646 | 108 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watertown Family YMCA, Inc. (739 Knickerbocker Drive) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 42434 | 20 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA Daycare (836 Sherman Street) School Age Child Care | 13601 | 42429 | 60 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Watertown: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Watertown?
Watertown has 39 licensed programs on the New York register: 9 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 18 home daycares and 12 before and after school programs.
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 Watertown?
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →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.