Best Daycares in Dover, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dover's 7 daycares, 7 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 3 centers and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dover. 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 Dover
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dover: 4.3 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dover: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dover: 4.0 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dover?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Dover.
- What percentage of Dover daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Dover daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Dover?
- 3 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Dover.
- How do Dover daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Dover daycares average 5.0 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