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Heather Gilson

Canton, NY 13617 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2007
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About Heather Gilson

Heather Gilson is a licensed group home daycare in Canton, New York. The state has licensed it since August 30, 2007, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Heather Gilson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in St. Lawrence County has a median price of $190 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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St. Lawrence County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Heather Gilson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#291187
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  6. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.8(k) A provider must be approved by the Office or its representatives prior to assuming the role in any group family day care program.

  2. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  3. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Heather Gilson

Is Heather Gilson licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 2007.

When was Heather Gilson last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heather Gilson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Heather Gilson care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Heather Gilson's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 386-4647 to confirm.

How much does Heather Gilson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 386-4647 to ask.

What is Heather Gilson's phone number?

(315) 386-4647.

Where is Heather Gilson?

Canton, NY 13617. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).