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Best Before or After School Daycare in Canton, NC

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Canton. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Canton, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.63/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Canton offers 4 licensed before or after school daycare, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.63/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28716 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 11 programs.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.

  1. 1
    Central United Methodist Church Prekindergarten
    4.58 score
    4.9(9)

    34 Church Street, Canton, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Central United Methodist Church Prekindergarten receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the childcare program, welcoming atmosphere, and committed staff. The facility is described as a warm, friendly church community with strong children's ministries and excellent pastoral leadership.

    warm and welcoming environmentfriendly staffexcellent children's and youth ministriescommitted pastor

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Canton

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Canton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Canton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2871611
4.63
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Canton (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Canton

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

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Before or After School Daycare in Canton, North Carolina

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Canton, North Carolina, making up 36% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 15 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 Before or After School Daycare in Canton

Showing 4 results

Meadowbrook Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
85 Morning Star Road, Canton, NC
Phone
(828) 646-3445
Bethel Elementary After School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4700 Old River Road, Canton, NC
Phone
(828) 646-3448
Bethel Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Park Street, Canton, NC
Phone
(828) 648-4492
North Canton Elementary After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
60 Thompson Street, Canton, NC
Phone
(828) 646-3444

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Canton, North Carolina, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% 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 North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Canton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina'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.