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Best Before or After School Daycare in Dover, OH

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Dover. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dover, Ohio at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.34/5
Parent reviews
51
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Dover has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.The largest concentration is in 44622 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dover

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
    St John'S Pre-Kindergarten School
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    409 N Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    St. John's Pre-Kindergarten School in Dover, Ohio receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the pleasant staff, quality instruction, and positive learning environment, with multiple parents noting their children thrived during their enrollment. The facility offers a non-religious curriculum despite being housed at a church.

    Pleasant and helpful staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsgood facility and kitchennon-religious curriculum
  2. 2
    Ymca Preschool Learning Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    600 Monroe Street, Dover, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Reviews praise the YMCA's staff, facilities, and programs highly. Parents appreciate the after-school care, summer camps, fitness amenities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for financial assistance options and flexible scheduling.

    Excellent and caring staffafter-school and summer camp programsdiverse fitness facilities (poolsgym
  3. 3
    New Dawn Child Care Center
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    865 1/2 E Iron Ave, Dover, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    New Dawn Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.9/5. The majority of reviews are highly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality care. However, recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent nursing care, inadequate monitoring of residents with medical needs, and communication issues with staff.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and compassionate staffexcellent physical th

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Dover

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.33avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Dover zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
446228
4.34
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dover (17–103 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Dover

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Dover, Ohio

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Dover, Ohio, making up 25% of the 8 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 Dover have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dover, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Dover

Showing 2 results

South Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
280 E Shafer Ave, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 364-7111
Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
600 N Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH
Phone
(330) 343-9134

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Dover, Ohio, out of 8 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 Dover have an average Google rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dover, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Dover offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Ohio 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 Dover for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dover must be licensed by Ohio'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.