134 Daycare Centers in Dayton, Ohio
Browse all 134 daycare centers in Dayton, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dayton
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1A Great Start Preschool INC4.8 score5(20)
7001 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
A Great Start Preschool receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the school's educational quality, safe environment, and strong staff leadership under director Christina Miller. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children, who enjoy attending and form lasting friendships. The school is noted for its engaging activities and welcoming atmosphere.
Excellent director leadershipcaring and professional staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenfun activities and events - 2Little Heart School House Early Learning Academy LLC4.72 score4.9(20)
4501 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Hearts School House Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, patience, and dedication to individual child development, along with the center's commitment to education and community engagement. Multiple parents credit the daycare with supporting their children's long-term success and pers
- 3Little Hearts School House Evening Family4.72 score4.9(20)
1823 N Main St, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Hearts School House Evening Family receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with the center going above and beyond to meet individual needs including special needs accommodation. The facility is also recognized for community involvement through mentoring programs and educational scholarships.
Caring and attentive staffnurturing family-like environmentstrong child development and progresspersonalized attention - 4Little Hearts School House Infant Toddler Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
4821 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Hearts School House Infant Toddler Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented center with dedicated staff who provide personalized attention and genuine care. Parents highlight the center's educational focus, strong community involvement, and willingness to accommodate individual child needs, including special needs support. Multiple reviewers credit the center with significant developmental progress in their children and express long-term loyalty.
Dedicated and attentive staffpersonalized child carefamily-oriented atmosphereeducational curriculum - 5Playtime Nursery School4.72 score4.9(20)
821 Whitmore Ave, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Playtime Nursery School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff leadership under owner Ms. Terri, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for grade school. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, feel safe, and thrive developmentally in a clean, family-oriented setting.
Convenient hourswelcoming staffeducational curriculumclean facility - 6Center For Jewish Culture & Education4.71 score5(12)
525 Versailles Drive, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Parents praise the Center for Jewish Culture & Education as an outstanding daycare with consistently excellent staff who are described as family-like and welcoming. The facility is well-organized, clean, and offers quality childcare alongside special events, community programs, and kosher food. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the positive experience for both children and families.
Caring and family-like staffquality childcarewell-organized programsspecial events - 7For Love Of Chidren4.64 score4.8(20)
128 W. First St, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
For Love of Children (FLOC) is a highly-regarded nonprofit organization in the Dayton area that provides comprehensive support to struggling children and youth through tutoring, mentorship, and assistance programs. Parents consistently praise the dedicated volunteer staff for their genuine care, transformative impact on children's academic performance and well-being, and generous support including clothing, food, and educational resources. The organization serves foster children, homeless youth, and families in need across Montgomery and Greene Counties.
Caring and dedicated volunteersAcademic improvement in studentsSafe and welcoming environmentComprehensive support programs including tutoring and mentoring - 8On Purpose Academy And Mentoring Center4.56 score4.7(20)
51 Best Street, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
On Purpose Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for Director Ms. Kim's personal attention and hands-on leadership. Parents highlight the qualified teaching staff, individualized education focused on kindergarten preparation, and strong partnerships with families for child development across academic, social, and emotional domains.
Director Ms. Kim knows families by name and is highly involved in enrollmentcompassionate and dedicated teaching staffindividualized attention to each child's needslive classroom cameras for parents - 9The Word Youth Center4.55 score4.9(8)
3401 W. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for a church (The Word Youth Center functioning as a place of worship), not a daycare center. No reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, activities, safety, or educational programs were found.
None applicable - reviews discuss religious worship experiencenot childcare - 10Steps Creative Center4.5 score5(5)
1930 N Main Street, Dayton, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
STEPS CREATIVE CENTER receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, clean and safe facility, and engaging educational activities. Parents highlight the family atmosphere, nutritious meals, field trips, and annual pageant as standout features, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending.
Professional and caring staffclean and safe facilityfamily atmosphereengaging activities and field trips
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dayton based on parent reviews
A Great Start Preschool INC
7001 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH
A Great Start Preschool receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the school's educational quality, safe environment, and strong staff leadership under director Christina Miller. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children, who enjoy attending and form lasting friendships. The school is noted for its engaging activities and welcoming atmosphere.
Little Heart School House Early Learning Academy LLC
4501 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH
Little Hearts School House Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, patience, and dedication to individual child development, along with the center's commitment to education and community engagement. Multiple parents credit the daycare with supporting their children's long-term success and pers
Little Hearts School House Evening Family
1823 N Main St, Dayton, OH
Little Hearts School House Evening Family receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with the center going above and beyond to meet individual needs including special needs accommodation. The facility is also recognized for community involvement through mentoring programs and educational scholarships.
Little Hearts School House Infant Toddler Academy
4821 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH
Little Hearts School House Infant Toddler Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented center with dedicated staff who provide personalized attention and genuine care. Parents highlight the center's educational focus, strong community involvement, and willingness to accommodate individual child needs, including special needs support. Multiple reviewers credit the center with significant developmental progress in their children and express long-term loyalty.
Playtime Nursery School
821 Whitmore Ave, Dayton, OH
Playtime Nursery School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff leadership under owner Ms. Terri, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for grade school. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, feel safe, and thrive developmentally in a clean, family-oriented setting.
Center For Jewish Culture & Education
525 Versailles Drive, Dayton, OH
Parents praise the Center for Jewish Culture & Education as an outstanding daycare with consistently excellent staff who are described as family-like and welcoming. The facility is well-organized, clean, and offers quality childcare alongside special events, community programs, and kosher food. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the positive experience for both children and families.
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There are 134 daycare centers in Dayton, Ohio. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Dayton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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A Great Start Preschool receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the school's educational quality, safe environment, and strong staff leadership under director Christina Miller. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children, who enjoy attending and form lasting friendships. The school is noted for its engaging activities and welcoming atmosphere.
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- 7001 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH
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- (877) 302-2347
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- 3024 Hoover Ave., Dayton, OH
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- (937) 268-5700
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- 33 W. Dixon Ave., Dayton, OH
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- (937) 815-0727
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- 1325 Mcarthur Avenue, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 938-1616
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- 4100 W Third St., Dayton, OH
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- (937) 268-0336
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- 33 W. Dixon Avenue, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 567-0964
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- 3105 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 278-3105
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- 627 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH
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- (937) 723-7721
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- 5550 Munger Road, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 439-4140
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- 238 Baltimore Street, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 226-5664
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- 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 665-1710
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- 1489 Old Spring Valley Court, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 291-5880
Parents praise the Center for Jewish Culture & Education as an outstanding daycare with consistently excellent staff who are described as family-like and welcoming. The facility is well-organized, clean, and offers quality childcare alongside special events, community programs, and kosher food. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the positive experience for both children and families.
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- 525 Versailles Drive, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 853-0372
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- 2701 S Smithville Road, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 252-7511
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- 3560 Stanford Place, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 278-8880
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- 413 Valley Street, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 641-3300
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- 2200 Mccall Street, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 263-6474
STEPS CREATIVE CENTER receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, clean and safe facility, and engaging educational activities. Parents highlight the family atmosphere, nutritious meals, field trips, and annual pageant as standout features, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending.
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- 1930 N Main Street, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 276-3342
Little Hearts School House Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, patience, and dedication to individual child development, along with the center's commitment to education and community engagement. Multiple parents credit the daycare with supporting their children's long-term success and pers
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- 4501 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 278-4627
Little Hearts School House Evening Family receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with the center going above and beyond to meet individual needs including special needs accommodation. The facility is also recognized for community involvement through mentoring programs and educational scholarships.
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- 1823 N Main St, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 951-2010
Little Hearts School House Infant Toddler Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-oriented center with dedicated staff who provide personalized attention and genuine care. Parents highlight the center's educational focus, strong community involvement, and willingness to accommodate individual child needs, including special needs support. Multiple reviewers credit the center with significant developmental progress in their children and express long-term loyalty.
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- 4821 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH
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- (937) 963-2376
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for a church (The Word Youth Center functioning as a place of worship), not a daycare center. No reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, activities, safety, or educational programs were found.
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- 3401 W. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 278-5653
Playtime Nursery School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff leadership under owner Ms. Terri, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for grade school. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, feel safe, and thrive developmentally in a clean, family-oriented setting.
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- 821 Whitmore Ave, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 268-4395
For Love of Children (FLOC) is a highly-regarded nonprofit organization in the Dayton area that provides comprehensive support to struggling children and youth through tutoring, mentorship, and assistance programs. Parents consistently praise the dedicated volunteer staff for their genuine care, transformative impact on children's academic performance and well-being, and generous support including clothing, food, and educational resources. The organization serves foster children, homeless youth, and families in need across Montgomery and Greene Counties.
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- 128 W. First St, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 985-6440
Small World Early Childhood Development Center in Dayton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, owner engagement, safety measures, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged mistreatment by teachers, dismissive management response, and requests for classroom cameras for oversight.
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- 1410 Liscum Drive, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 262-9510
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- 2600 Holman St, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 499-1450
Parents consistently praise MY EARLY LEARNING CENTER for its caring, professional environment and strong teacher-student relationships. The staff is described as kind, flexible, and dedicated to child safety and school readiness. One parent noted overall satisfaction but cited concerns about hygiene maintenance, inter-shift communication, and lost items.
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- 3760 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 219-9782
On Purpose Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for Director Ms. Kim's personal attention and hands-on leadership. Parents highlight the qualified teaching staff, individualized education focused on kindergarten preparation, and strong partnerships with families for child development across academic, social, and emotional domains.
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- 51 Best Street, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 673-6988
Reviews are not for the daycare program but for the host church facility. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and pastoral leadership. No specific feedback about the early learning center's educational services, staff, or child care quality was provided.
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- 6911 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 454-9355
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- 40 Vista View, Dayton, OH
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- (937) 461-9027
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