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Best Daycare Centers in Canton, CT

Compare 3 daycare centers in Canton. Average rating: 4.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Canton, Connecticut at a glance

Daycares
3
Avg rating
4.97/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Canton offers 3 licensed daycares, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.97/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Canton

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Joni'S Childcare And Preschool Of Canton
    4.69 score
    4.9(16)

    352 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Parents praise this daycare for its caring, attentive staff and strong developmental curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and engaged.

    Caring and passionate teachershands-on one-on-one attentiontransparent and approachable directorsreal-time photo updates

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Canton

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Canton (27–88 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Canton based on parent reviews

Joni'S Childcare And Preschool Of Canton

4.9(16)

352 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT

Parents praise this daycare for its caring, attentive staff and strong developmental curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and engaged.

Caring and passionate teachershands-on one-on-one attentiontransparent and approachable directors

Stepping Stones Education Center

5(2)

370 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT

Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, noting significant improvements in their children's speech, focus, and early academic skills like spelling and writing. Reviewers also appreciate the clean facility and the long-term commitment of the team to student well-being.

Caring staffattentive careclean facility

Canton Community Nursery School

5(1)

125 Dowd Ave, Canton, CT

One parent enthusiastically describes the nursery as excellent. The single review provided is entirely positive, with no drawbacks cited.

positive atmosphereoverall quality

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Daycare Centers in Canton, Connecticut

There are 3 daycare centers in Canton, Connecticut. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Canton have an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Canton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Canton

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Stepping Stones Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, noting significant improvements in their children's speech, focus, and early academic skills like spelling and writing. Reviewers also appreciate the clean facility and the long-term commitment of the team to student well-being.

Caring staffattentive careclean facility
Address
370 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT
Phone
(860) 693-6294
Canton Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent enthusiastically describes the nursery as excellent. The single review provided is entirely positive, with no drawbacks cited.

positive atmosphereoverall quality
Address
125 Dowd Ave, Canton, CT
Phone
(860) 693-6146
Joni'S Childcare And Preschool Of Canton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise this daycare for its caring, attentive staff and strong developmental curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and engaged.

Caring and passionate teachershands-on one-on-one attentiontransparent and approachable directors
Address
352 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT
Phone
(860) 693-1693

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 all daycares in Canton, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Canton have an average Google rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Canton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Connecticut typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Canton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Canton must be licensed by Connecticut's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.