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2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dexter, New York

Browse all 2 child daycare & preschools in Dexter, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dexter

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

    415 East Grove Street, Dexter, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the organization's support for low-income families through multiple services including Head Start programming, food pantry assistance, and tax services. Families express gratitude for the educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional standards provided.

    Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful and friendly personnelvaluable resource for low-income families

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Highest rated daycares in Dexter based on parent reviews

Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.

4.6(20)

415 East Grove Street, Dexter, NY

Parents consistently praise Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the organization's support for low-income families through multiple services including Head Start programming, food pantry assistance, and tax services. Families express gratitude for the educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional standards provided.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful and friendly personnel

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dexter, New York

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Dexter, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Dexter, 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 Dexter

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

Parents consistently praise Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the organization's support for low-income families through multiple services including Head Start programming, food pantry assistance, and tax services. Families express gratitude for the educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional standards provided.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful and friendly personnel
Address
415 East Grove Street, Dexter, NY
Phone
(315) 639-3600
Watertown Family Ymca, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: These reviews appear to be for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the clean, well-maintained facility with excellent equipment, amenities (pool, sauna, steam room), and friendly, helpful staff. One reviewer noted a negative front desk experience.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern equipment and machinesfriendly and helpful staff
Address
415 E. Grove Street, Dexter, NY
Phone
(315) 771-7659

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dexter, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Dexter, 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 Dexter for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dexter 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.