Best Daycares in Dayton, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dayton's 204 daycares, 157 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 107 centers and 61 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 Dayton. 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.
204
Daycares
157
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Dayton
93(46%)
64(31%)
47(23%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 4.2 (Sample of 204).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 4.3 (Sample of 137).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 4.0 (Sample of 204).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Dayton
A Great Start Preschool Inc
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abc Child Development Center
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Above and Beyond Enrichment Center
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ally Child Care
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angie's Early Learning Academy
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aunnies Early Learning Center
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aunty Nina's
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Belle Haven Elementary School
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bombeck Family Learning Center
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bryant, Rachel
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bundles of Joy Childcare Llc.
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Busy Bee's Learning Center
Dayton, OH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dayton?
- There are 204 licensed child care providers in Dayton.
- What percentage of Dayton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 77% of Dayton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Dayton?
- 107 center-based, 61 home-based providers operate in Dayton.
- How do Dayton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Dayton daycares average 4.3 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 204 Daycares in Dayton
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- A & D Day Care and Learning Center Inc
- A Great Start Preschool Inc
- A Heart 4 Kids Childcare & Learning Center
- Abc Child Development Center
- Above and Beyond Enrichment Center
- All God's Children Childcare
- Ally Child Care
- Amaysing Kids Academy
- Angie's Early Learning Academy
- Arrows Play Learning Center
- Aunnies Early Learning Center
- Aunty Nina's
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- Kb Child Development Center
- Kce Champions Llc @ North Dayton School of Discovery
- Kemp Elementary School
- Kettering Early Childhood Education Center
- Kids Nest Ii, Inc.
- Kindercare #1480
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center #111
- Kindercare Learning Center #949
- Kiser Elementary School
- Koontz Cares Llc
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- Mad River Early Childhood Center
- Marie's House of Hope Child Development Center
- Memaw's Daycare
- Memes Beginning Steps
- Merrie Time Christian Kindergarten & Nursery School,
- Metime Learning Enrichment Program
- Miami Valley Cdc - Miami View
- Miami Valley Cdc- Hope Center
- Miami Valley Cdc-Charity Krueger Farm Discovery Cntr
- Miami Valley Cdc-Dixie
- Miami Valley Cdc-Kings Highway
- Miami Valley Cdc-Lincoln Hill Early Learning Center
- Miami Valley Cdc-Marilyn E Thomas Children's Center
- Mimi's Home Care
- Mini University Inc
- Mini University Inc
- Montgomery County Esc Preschool
- Morgan, Robin
- Mother Maria Anna Brunner Catholic
- Mrs. Ladonna's Childcare Center
- Mrs. Nikki's Tender Loving Care Daycare
- Ms Ann's Angel"s
- Murphy, Betty
- My Little Angel's Child Care Llc
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- Seeds of Greatness Family Child Care
- Sexton, Juanita
- Shining Stars Edc
- Sinclair College Childhood Education Centers
- Skys the Limit Childcare
- Small World Early Childhood Development Center
- Small, Rosie L
- Smart Start Child Development Center
- Smart Steps Childrens Academy
- Smith Elementary School
- So Loved Child Care Center
- Soleil Arcademy
- St Albert the Great
- St Helen
- St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School
- St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School
- Stepping Stones Learning Center
- Steps Creative Center, Inc.
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- Tender Touch Educare Llc
- The Big Dreamers Childcare Center
- The Bigsby Childcare and Development Center 939647402
- The Early Learning Tree Children's Center, Llc
- The Glen Early Learning Center, Llc
- The Greater Dayton School
- The International School
- The Kids Institute, Inc
- The Learning Ladder Academy
- The Learning Tree Academy of Dayton
- The Little Jewels Academy
- The Miami Valley School
- The Nurturing Nest
- Tiny Scholars University
- Tiny Tots Club House Childcare
- Today's Babies Tomorrow's Future
- Toddler Town Preschool and Daycare
- Top of the Hill Preschool of Oakwood
- Treehouse Academy Childcare
- Triple Hearts Childcare
- Truefit Childcare
- Truefit Childcare
- Tumbling Tots
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- Ymca at Fairmont Presbyterian Church
- Ymca at Premier Health Ymca
- Ymca Early Learning Center @ Stillwater Umc
- Ymca Program at Greater Dayton School
- Ymca Program at Greenmont Elementary
- Ymca Program at Horace Mann
- Ymca Program at John F. Kennedy Elementary
- Ymca Program at Kemp Elementary
- Ymca Program at Oakview Elementary
- Ymca School Age Enrichment Program @ Deca Prep
- Ymca School Age Enrichment Program at Bauer
- Ymca School Age Enrichment Program at Northwood Elementary
- Ymca School Age Enrichment Program at River's Edge
- Young Scholars Early Learning Center
- Youthland Academy of Dayton
- Youthland Academy of North Dayton