Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
1351 Washington Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 630
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Childcare centers in Watertown, NY
Watertown has 41 licensed childcare centers and homes in New York's licensing records. Among the 1,097 New York cities with listings, Watertown ranks #49 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 41 are recorded in Jefferson County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.
Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records · New York childcare guide → · How we compile this →
- 41licensed centers and homes in Watertownon file in the state's licensing records
- 3,232licensed seatsof 41 centers and homes reporting capacity
Licensed childcare centers and homes in Watertown
Showing 1 to 41 of 41 · sorted largest first · 50 per page
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
171 E Hoard Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 307
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
1316 Ives Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 299
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
739 Knickerbocker Drive, 13601
- Capacity
- 222
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Association
1537 Ohio Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 202
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
1237 Washington Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 200
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
1351 Washington St, 13601
- Capacity
- 180
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New Day Children's Center
327 Franklin St, 13601
- Capacity
- 146
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The Treehouse Child Care Center
1635 Ohio, 13601
- Capacity
- 128
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Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
420 Gaffney Drive, 13601
- Capacity
- 120
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Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.
518 Davidson Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 118
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
585 Rand Drive, 13601
- Capacity
- 108
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Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center
514 Washington Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 76
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First Step Day Care, Inc.
317 Washington St, 13601
- Capacity
- 64
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
836 Sherman Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 60
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Jefferson Campus Care
1220 Coffeen Street, 13601-1822
- Capacity
- 40
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Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.
320 West Lynde Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 36
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
171 E. Hoard St., 13601
- Capacity
- 30
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
1537 Ohio Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 20
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Watertown Family YMCA, Inc.
739 Knickerbocker Drive, 13601
- Capacity
- 20
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The Treehouse Child Care Center
1833 State Street, 13601
- Capacity
- 18
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Watertown Family YMCA
20104 Rt 3, 13601
- Capacity
- 18
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Paying for childcare in Watertown
Three programs can help Watertown families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Watertown", it counts Watertown centers and homes; where it says "Across New York", it counts the whole state.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
New York child care subsidy. Administered by: Local social services districts, overseen by NYS OCFS
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
New York pre-K. Administered by: NYS Education Department, Office of Early Learning
Head Start and Early Head Start
Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.
100%Across New Yorkaccept Head Start8 of 8 centers reporting
100%Across New Yorkaccept Early Head Start14 of 14 centers reporting
Frequently asked questions about childcare in Watertown
Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Watertown?
Watertown has 41 licensed childcare centers and homes in New York's licensing records. Among the 1,097 New York cities with listings, Watertown ranks #49 by centers and homes on file. The records come from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services.
How do I check a New York daycare license?
Look the center up in OCFS Regulated Child Care Search, New York's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts. NYC Child Care Connect covers New York City programs, which the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permits instead of OCFS.
What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in New York?
For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, New York allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 18 NYCRR §418-1.8(k) (6 weeks-18 months). For 18–35 months it is 1:5. The full New York table is in the New York guide.
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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services public records · New York license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →