Daycare and preschools in Dayton, OH

Figures computed from the listings on this page
Listed	174 how we count, as of 2026-10-12

Dayton at a glance

100 child care centers, 55 home daycares, 19 preschools
Source: Ohio DCY licensed child care programs (maps.ohio.gov), 2026-10-12
106 of 119 public programs say they accept Publicly Funded Child Care (state child care assistance; program-reported, not verified by the state)
Source: each program's official record page (childcaresearch.ohio.gov), 2026-09-29
87 of 119 public programs hold an Ohio Step Up To Quality rating
Source: Ohio Step Up To Quality (maps.ohio.gov), 2026-10-12

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59 Gold
12 Silver
16 Bronze
32 none shown

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Licensed home child care

Ratings are the state’s own (Ohio Step Up To Quality), as maps.ohio.gov stated them on 2026-10-12; home programs show none until they claim their listing. Help paying: as each program’s state record lists it.

Preschools

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Immaculate Conception
2268 S Smithville Rd, 45420
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) and Ohio Preschool Program (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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St Albert The Great
104 W Dorothy Ln, 45429
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) and Ohio Preschool Program (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School
138 Gramont Ave, 45417
- Step Up To Quality Silveras of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) and Ohio Preschool Program (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Gloria Dei Montessori
615 Shiloh Dr, 45415
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) and Ohio Preschool Program (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Holy Angels
223 L St, 45409
- Step Up To Quality: none shown
- Tuition not published
- Help-paying programs: none listed here
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Kettering Early Childhood Education Center
2600 Holman St, 45439
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Ohio Preschool Program (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Child care centers

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Above and Beyond Enrichment Center
3806 Nicholas Road, 45417
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Ally Child Care
7016 Corporate Way, 45459
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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City Day Preschool Academy
320 South Main Street, 45402
- Step Up To Quality Silveras of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Dayton Christian Center
1352 W Riverview Ave, 45402
- Step Up To Quality Goldas of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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Dayton Christian Center - School Age Program
1346 W. Riverview Ave, 45402
- Step Up To Quality Silveras of 2026-10-12
- Tuition not published
- Accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (program-reported, not verified by the state) verified 2026-09-29
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East Dayton Christian School Preschool and Daycare
999 Spinning Rd, 45431
- Step Up To Quality: none shown
- Tuition not published
- Help-paying programs: none listed here
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Licensed home child care

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55 licensed home programs in DaytonListed by state record number and city until each provider claims its listing.

Nearby towns

Towns with at least five public listings, nearest first; miles are straight-line.