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Licensed Daycare in Canton, Massachusetts

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Canton?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/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.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Canton?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Canton

ChildCare Aware reports the Massachusetts average full-time cost at $2,300/month for infant care and $1,640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Canton 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. Massachusetts families may also qualify for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).

Full Massachusetts licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Infant ratio: 1:3
Toddler ratio: 1:4
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 44 kids

ZIP codes covered

02021 30 02121 1

Program types in Canton

All Canton licensed centers

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B Family Daycare

Braconi-Gould, Brenda

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 6

B Licensed Center

BrightPath Canton

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 128

C Licensed Center

Canton Community Kindergarten

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

C Licensed Center

Clarke School East

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

C Family Daycare

Cotard, Shakira

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

D Family Daycare

Devlin, Linda

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

D Family Daycare

Dribinskaya, Galina

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

E Licensed Center

Early Learning Enrichment Center

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 72

F Family Daycare

Fiona Delaney

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

F Licensed Center

Fountain of Grace Academy

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 54

I Licensed Center

Infant Toddler Enrichment Center

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 27

I Licensed Center

Inspire Early Education / Canton

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 61

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough @ Luce

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 104

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@JFK

Canton

2 years - 12 years Cap 91

K Licensed Center

KinderCare Learning Center

Canton

School Age (5+) Cap 140

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Canton, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 30 licensed childcare centers in Canton, Massachusetts, sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). 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 Canton?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/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 Canton daycares?

All licensed Massachusetts centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Canton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Canton?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). 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 Canton daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.