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

Watertown, New York is served by 41 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Watertown	Providers
Child Care Centers	17	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	24	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	24	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Watertown

17 licensed child care centerss are listed in Watertown. 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 Homes in Watertown

24 licensed family child care homess are listed in Watertown. 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 Homes in Watertown

9 licensed group child care homess are listed in Watertown. 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 Programs in Watertown

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Watertown. 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 Sacred Heart Watertown, NY 13601 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Watertown Head Start Watertown, NY 13601 Capacity 84

School-Age Programs in Watertown

24 licensed school-age programss are listed in Watertown. 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.

ZIP codes in Watertown

ZIP 13601Care providers

How to pick care in Watertown

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.

When you are choosing care in Watertown, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Watertown, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Watertown is home to 41 state-licensed providers: 17 child care centers, 24 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Watertown facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Watertown to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Watertown 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.

Required disclosures

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