Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Kettering. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Kettering. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Kettering. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Kettering. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Kettering. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Delightful Days Learning Center in Kettering, OH is a family-owned center in operation nearly 30 years, serving infants through school-age children across six age-specific classrooms. As a Silver-rated provider in Ohio's Step Up To Quality program and a 2021 Best of Dayton award winner, the center employs lead teachers with CDA certification or degrees and uses the Creative Curriculum emphasizing student-led activities and an infant stimulation program. Three playgrounds and a garden provide age-appropriate outdoor spaces, while the Lillio app keeps parents updated with daily photos and activities. Bi-annual developmental conferences and before/after school care round out a comprehensive offering for working families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the Creative Curriculum in preschool and pre-K classrooms and follows Ohio Early Learning Standards. Emphasizes student-led activities, with an infant stimulation program for the youngest students.
Programs & activities: Before/after school care for school-age children; three playgrounds and a garden with age-appropriate outdoor spaces. Daily activities, photos, and updates shared with parents via the Lillio app.
What sets it apart: Silver-rated in Ohio's Step Up To Quality program and a 2021 Best of Dayton award winner. Family-owned since 1997 with six age-specific classrooms (infant through school-age); lead teachers hold a CDA certification or degree, and bi-annual developmental conferences are offered.
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