Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dayton, OH

Dayton, Ohio is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Dayton	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	5	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Dayton

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dayton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Mini University INC Dayton, OH 45435 Child Care Center Ymca Program At John F. Kennedy Elementary Dayton, OH 45440

Preschools in Dayton

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Dayton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool East Dayton Christian School Preschool And Daycare Dayton, OH 45431 Preschool Eastmont Elementary School Dayton, OH 45432 Preschool Mad River Early Childhood Center Dayton, OH 45431 Preschool Merrie Time Christian Kindergarten & Nursery School, Dayton, OH 45431 Preschool St Helen Dayton, OH 45431

Head Start Programs in Dayton

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Dayton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Creative World of Learning Kettering Dayton, OH 45440 Capacity 9 Head Start Program Mad River Dayton, OH 45431 Capacity 34

School-Age Programs in Dayton

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Dayton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Discovering Flight Cam Dayton, OH 45433 School-Age Program Life Time Kids Camp Dayton, OH 45440

ZIP codes in Dayton

ZIP 45431Care providers ZIP 45432Care providers ZIP 45433Care providers ZIP 45435Care providers ZIP 45440Care providers

How to pick care in Dayton

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Dayton, OH, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Greene County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dayton, OH have?

Based on current licensing data, Dayton is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

How do Dayton facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Dayton to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Dayton licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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