Best Daycares in Dayton, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dayton's 7 daycares, 2 (29%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Texas averages of 4.1 on Process and 2.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 5 centers and 1 family child care home.
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 Texas methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Dayton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 3.3 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 3.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dayton: 3.0 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dayton?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Dayton.
- What percentage of Dayton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 29% of Dayton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Dayton?
- 5 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Dayton.
- How do Dayton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Dayton daycares average 3.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Texas statewide average of 4.1.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Texas?
- Texas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Texas