How are the best daycares in Canton ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

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Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Canton, NY

Q: Are these Canton daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current New York license sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Our top licensed picks in Canton — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. 11 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 11 licensed centers in Canton, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

Canton Day Care Center, Inc.

Canton, NY · 13617

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 116 24 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 28 Preschoolers and 40 School-Aged Children

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St. Lawrence County Community Development Program

Canton, NY · 13617

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 21 21 Preschoolers

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Gilson, Heather

Canton, NY · 13617

Family Daycare Licensed Capacity 16 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Of St. Lawrence County Northwind After School

Canton, NY · 13617

Sacc Capacity 50 50 School-Aged Children

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