Home Daycare in canton, Georgia
6 licensed family childcare providers in canton. Home daycares offer smaller group sizes in a residential setting.
Bennett Leigh A
673 AVERY ROAD
Giansante Tammy L.
259 SWEETWATER CREEK DR
Haley Marlyn B
1090 OAKDALE ROAD
Wagner Dennis A
247 Lingefelt Lane
Stephon Debra L
1454 HICKORY STREET
Carter Cathy L.
993 PINE CREST ROAD
How home daycare compares in canton
canton has 6 home-based providers in the directory, about 13% of the local market. Home daycares can be a strong fit for parents who want smaller group sizes, but the inspection history still matters just as much as it does for centers.
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A or B safety grades
6
Home providers tracked
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
Varies; no official statewide average published
Typical state cost in Georgia
Market Notes
Common provider types in canton include Child Care Learning Center, Exempt Only, Family Child Care Learning Home.
The average provider in this market has 0.0 recorded violations, while 45 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
Varies; no official statewide average published
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
Georgia regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
Licensed Georgia child care programs receive at least two unannounced inspections. Complaint investigations and follow-up visits can happen at any time.
Background checks
Licensed facility employees must have a satisfactory criminal background check, and providers must keep CPR and First Aid coverage on site whenever children are present.
Parent rights
Families can look up public provider records, licensing reports, and Quality Rated status through DECAL's public child care tools. Quality Rated programs publish one to three stars to show they meet standards above baseline licensing.
How to use this page
Home daycare pages use the same inspection-based scoring model as center pages.
Smaller capacity does not automatically mean safer care; the record still needs to support it.
Compare home providers against the broader city listing if you want to trade off price, size, and violation history.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in canton
What is the difference between home daycare and daycare centers in canton?
canton currently shows 6 home-based providers and 39 center-based options in the directory. Home daycares usually mean smaller group sizes and a residential setting, while centers often provide more staff depth and classroom separation by age.
Are home daycares regulated and inspected in Georgia?
Georgia licensed child care programs are regulated by DECAL Child Care Services. Families can search public provider data, review inspection reports, and use the Quality Rated system to identify programs that exceed minimum licensing standards. Licensed Georgia child care programs receive at least two unannounced inspections. Complaint investigations and follow-up visits can happen at any time.
Is home daycare usually cheaper than a center in canton?
Often, yes, but not always. Home daycare can be more affordable because providers run smaller operations with lower overhead. Use the local cost context on this page as a benchmark, then compare quotes provider by provider because tuition can vary a lot even within the same city.