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Licensed Daycare in Watertown, New York

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

36
Licensed Centers
4
Infant Spots
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Watertown

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Watertown vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator
NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio
1:4
Toddler ratio
1:5
Preschool ratio
1:9
Avg capacity
93 kids

ZIP codes covered

All Watertown licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

Watertown

Infants & Toddlers Cap 120
B Licensed Center

Brown, Jessica

Watertown

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8
C Licensed Center

Campaney, Fiona

Watertown

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8
C Licensed Center

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.

Watertown

36 Preschoolers Cap 36
C Licensed Center

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.

Watertown

118 Preschoolers Cap 118
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association

Watertown

Infants & Toddlers Cap 202
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County

Watertown

222 School-Aged Children Cap 222
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County

Watertown

Infants & Toddlers Cap 200
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County

Watertown

630 School-Aged Children Cap 630
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County

Watertown

307 School-Aged Children Cap 307
C Licensed Center

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County

Watertown

299 School-Aged Children Cap 299
D Licensed Center

Deom, Sandra

Watertown

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8
F Licensed Center

First Step Day Care, Inc.

Watertown

School Age (5+) Cap 64
J Licensed Center

Jefferson Campus Care

Watertown

10 Toddlers, 30 Preschoolers Cap 40
L Licensed Center

Little Blessings Daycare

Watertown

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Watertown, New York?
Our directory lists 36 licensed childcare centers in Watertown, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Watertown?
Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Watertown daycares?
All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Watertown typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Watertown?
New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Watertown daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

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