Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dexter, NY

Dexter, New York is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in DexterProviders
Child Care Centers2View directory
Family Child Care Homes4View directory
Group Child Care Homes2View directory
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Dexter

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dexter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. Dexter, NY 13634 Capacity 17 Child Care Center Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. Dexter, NY 13634

Family Child Care Homes in Dexter

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Dexter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Above and Beyond Preschool and Daycare Dexter, NY 13634 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Courtwright, Alexandria Dexter, NY 13634 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Courtwright, Alexandria Dexter, NY 13634 Family Child Care Home Ryor, Michelle Dexter, NY 13634

Group Child Care Homes in Dexter

2 licensed group child care homess are listed in Dexter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Lytle, Michele Dexter, NY 13634 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Lytle, Michele Dexter, NY 13634

Preschools in Dexter

1 licensed preschools is listed in Dexter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Above and Beyond Preschool and Daycare Dexter, NY 13634
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Head Start Programs in Dexter

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Dexter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program General Brown Head Start Dexter, NY 13634 Capacity 14

ZIP codes in Dexter

ZIP 13634Care providers

How to pick care in Dexter

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Dexter, NY, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Jefferson County

1360, NY 1 providers Adams, NY 7 providers Adams Center, NY 2 providers Antwerp, NY 4 providers Belleville, NY 1 providers Black River, NY 2 providers Brownville, NY 4 providers Calcium, NY 6 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dexter, NY have?
Based on current licensing data, Dexter is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Dexter facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Dexter to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Dexter licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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