Child care in Dayton, Ohio
183 licensed child care programs in Dayton, Ohio: 121 centers and preschools, 57 family child care homes, 1 before- and after-school program and 4 other licensed programs. 905 official inspections and 3,817 cited violations on file, the latest on Oct 26, 2026, each linked to the official record. Open any provider for its full file.
183
licensed programs
905
inspections on file
3,817
recorded violations
Oct 26, 2026
latest inspection
| Provider | Type | Status | Capacity | Inspections | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nita'S Nurturing Nest, Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Northridge Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| On Purpose Academy And Mentoring Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Onna'S Modern Love Childcare | Family day-care home | License active | — | 7 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Our Lady Of Rosary | Child-care center | License active | — | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Pathways Learning Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Patterson, Donna | Family day-care home | License active | — | 6 | May 29, 2026 |
| Pitter Patter Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Play For Purpose Family Child Care, Llc | Group day-care home | License active | — | 6 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Playtime Nursery School | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Porter, Gloria | Family day-care home | License active | — | 7 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Precious Steps Learning Center L.L.C. | Child-care center | License active | — | 8 | May 21, 2026 |
| Primrose School On Yankee | Child-care center | License active | — | 7 | May 28, 2026 |
| Rainbow Years Child Care | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Ready Set Go Early Learning | Family day-care home | License active | — | 11 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Rhonda'S In-Home Childcare | Group day-care home | License active | — | 5 | May 12, 2026 |
| Richardson, Rejeana | Family day-care home | License active | — | 6 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| River'S Edge Montessori Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Robert H Studebaker | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Rosa Parks Early Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Rose Daycare | Family day-care home | License active | — | 11 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Seeds Of Greatness Family Child Care | Group day-care home | License active | — | 6 | May 19, 2026 |
| Sexton, Juanita | Family day-care home | License active | — | 8 | May 8, 2026 |
| Shining Stars Edc | Group day-care home | License active | — | 9 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Sinclair College Childhood Education Centers | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Skys The Limit Childcare | Family day-care home | License active | — | 2 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Small World Early Childhood Development Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Small, Rosie L | Family day-care home | License active | — | 13 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Smart Start Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Smart Steps Childrens Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Smith Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| So Loved Child Care Center | Family day-care home | License active | — | 8 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| St Albert The Great | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| St Helen | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School | School-age program | License active | — | 3 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Steps Creative Center, Inc. | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tender Touch Educare Llc | Group day-care home | License active | — | 3 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| The Big Dreamers Childcare Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 2 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| The Bigsby Childcare And Development Center 939647402 | Family day-care home | License active | — | 6 | May 29, 2026 |
| The Early Learning Tree Children'S Center, Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 7 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| The Glen Early Learning Center, Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| The Greater Dayton School | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| The Learning Ladder Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| The Learning Tree Academy Of Dayton | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| The Little Jewels Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| The Miami Valley School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| The Nurturing Nest | Child-care center | License active | — | 7 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tiny Scholars University | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Aug 21, 2026 |
Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · Ohio Department of Children and Youth.