Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Canton, NC

Canton, North Carolina is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Canton	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Canton

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Canton. 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 Bethel Elementary After School Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Kid City USA Canton Nc Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Meadowbrook After School Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Meadowbrook Elementary Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 18 Child Care Center North Canton Elementary After School Program Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 54

Family Child Care Homes in Canton

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Canton. 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 Busy Bee Child Development Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 16

Preschools in Canton

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Canton. 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 Central United Methodist Church Prekindergarten Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 80 Preschool North Canton Elementary Prek Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 18

Head Start Programs in Canton

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Canton. 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 Patricia S. Turner Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Patricia S. Turner Head Start Canton, NC 28716 Capacity 28

ZIP codes in Canton

ZIP 28716Care providers

How to pick care in Canton

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Canton, NC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Canton, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Canton is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Canton facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Canton 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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