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Best Headstart Programs in Dayton, KY

Compare 1 headstart programs in Dayton. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dayton, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Dayton has 1 licensed headstart programs with 41 parent reviews averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit 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.

  1. 1
    Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    10701 5th Avenue, Dayton, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children

    Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the professional and caring staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and comprehensive assistance with various support services including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and job training programs.

    Professional and caring staffhelpful customer servicecomprehensive support servicesquick assistance despite wait times
  2. 2
    Care Bear Day Care Center
    4.14 score
    4.2(12)

    400 Vine Street, Dayton, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 163 children

    Care Bear Day Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, and child development. However, a small number of parents reported significant concerns about cleanliness, supervision, and management communication.

    Clean facilitycaring and friendly staffgood early childhood education environmentattentive to child development
  3. 3
    Angels In Training Child Care
    3.55 score
    3.3(9)

    728 6th Avenue, Dayton, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Angels in Training Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the owner's kindness, educational activities, and quality care. One negative review raises safety concerns about the owner's son. The center appears to have a strong reputation in the local Dayton, Kentucky community.

    Owner is kind-hearted and helpfulchildren enjoy attendingeducational activities (community garden visits)flexible with families

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Dayton

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Dayton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.75avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Dayton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
410745
4
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dayton (20–163 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dayton based on parent reviews

Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center

4.5(20)

10701 5th Avenue, Dayton, KY

Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the professional and caring staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and comprehensive assistance with various support services including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and job training programs.

Professional and caring staffhelpful customer servicecomprehensive support services

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Daycare types in Dayton

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Dayton, Kentucky

There are 1 headstart programs in Dayton, Kentucky, making up 20% of the 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dayton have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

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.

All Headstart Programs in Dayton

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Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the professional and caring staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and comprehensive assistance with various support services including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and job training programs.

Professional and caring staffhelpful customer servicecomprehensive support services
Address
10701 5th Avenue, Dayton, KY
Phone
(859) 750-7443

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Dayton, Kentucky, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Dayton have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dayton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Dayton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Dayton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dayton must be licensed by Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.