Best Daycares in Canton, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Canton's 92 daycares, 69 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 3.9 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 47 centers and 30 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Canton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Ohio methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Canton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Canton: 4.2 (Sample of 92).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Canton: 4.1 (Sample of 57).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Canton: 4.0 (Sample of 92).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Canton?
- There are 92 licensed child care providers in Canton.
- What percentage of Canton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Canton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Canton?
- 47 center-based, 30 home-based providers operate in Canton.
- How do Canton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Canton daycares average 4.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 3.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Ohio?
- Ohio offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Ohio
All 92 Daycares in Canton
- Ymca Child Care @ Avondale Elementary
- Ymca Child Care @ Barr Elementary
- Ymca Child Care @ Cedar School
- Ymca Child Care @ Meyers Lake
- Ymca Child Care @ Middlebranch Elementary
- Ymca Child Care @ Taft Elementary
- Ymca Child Care @ Worley Elementary
- Ymca Childcare @ Aim Academy
- Ymca Childcare @ Harter Elementary
- Ymca Summer Camp @ Compton Learning Center
- Ymca Summer Day Camp @ Glenoak High School
- Ywca Canton Early Childhood Learning Center