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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Carthage, NY

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Carthage. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carthage, New York at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
53
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Carthage has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 13619 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carthage

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.

  1. 1
    Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    226 N School St, Carthage, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise CAPC as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. The organization is recognized for providing educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional support while serving low-income families through programs like Head Start, food pantry services, and tax assistance.

    Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful serviceseducational standards
  2. 2
    Natasha'S Kiddie Shack Daycare
    4.14 score
    4.2(13)

    31902 Route 3, Carthage, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Natasha's Kiddie Shack for its educational approach, attentive staff, and strong parent communication through their app. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental improvements in children, consistent caregiving, and a family-oriented environment. The daycare is consistently recommended by parents as high-quality childcare.

    Educational focus in preschool classesattentive and friendly staffparent communication app with daily updatesdevelopmental progress in children

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Carthage

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carthage zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
136195
4.4
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carthage (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Carthage based on parent reviews

Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.

4.6(20)

226 N School St, Carthage, NY

Parents consistently praise CAPC as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. The organization is recognized for providing educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional support while serving low-income families through programs like Head Start, food pantry services, and tax assistance.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful services

Natasha'S Kiddie Shack Daycare

4.2(13)

31902 Route 3, Carthage, NY

Parents overwhelmingly praise Natasha's Kiddie Shack for its educational approach, attentive staff, and strong parent communication through their app. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental improvements in children, consistent caregiving, and a family-oriented environment. The daycare is consistently recommended by parents as high-quality childcare.

Educational focus in preschool classesattentive and friendly staffparent communication app with daily updates

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Carthage, New York

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Carthage, New York. 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 Carthage have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Carthage

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Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise CAPC as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. The organization is recognized for providing educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional support while serving low-income families through programs like Head Start, food pantry services, and tax assistance.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful services
Address
226 N School St, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 493-0411
Natasha'S Kiddie Shack Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise Natasha's Kiddie Shack for its educational approach, attentive staff, and strong parent communication through their app. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental improvements in children, consistent caregiving, and a family-oriented environment. The daycare is consistently recommended by parents as high-quality childcare.

Educational focus in preschool classesattentive and friendly staffparent communication app with daily updates
Address
31902 Route 3, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 773-7298
Watertown Family Ymca, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are not for a daycare facility but rather for a gym/YMCA fitness center. The Watertown Family YMCA in Carthage receives overwhelmingly positive feedback praising its cleanliness, modern equipment, facilities, and staff friendliness. One reviewer noted a negative front desk experience with an unhelpful staff member.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern equipmentfriendly and helpful staff
Address
900 Beaver Lane, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 493-1570
Watertown Family Ymca, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21568 Cole Road, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 493-2400
Kingdom Kids Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
32500 Ny-3, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 519-1151

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Carthage, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Carthage have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carthage, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in New York 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 Carthage for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carthage must be licensed by New York'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.