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in Miamisburg, Ohio

Miamisburg earned its nickname, Star City, from a Miami Indian chief who reportedly saw seven stars in the sky and proclaimed the settlement would bear that celestial name—a fitting tribute to a city that has illuminated southwestern Ohio's landscape since 1818. The city is home to the Miamisburg Mound, Ohio's largest and one of the Eastern United States' most significant Adena burial mounds, a 65-foot tall earthwork built between 800 and 100 BCE that stands as a testament to the region's ancient indigenous heritage. We analyzed all 14 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Miamisburg, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Good Shepherd Academy
11285 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Faith-based center with park-like campus setting
  • Teacher/child ratios better than state requirements
  • Vouchers accepted; serves Miamisburg/Springboro area

Considerations

    2
    Faith Early Learning Center
    2045 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated — Ohio's highest quality designation; faith-integrated curriculum
    • Chapel on Tuesdays with worship songs and biblical lessons; Story Time Workshop for literacy/phonemic awareness
    • Brightwheel app for daily parent communication — photos, meals, activity updates throughout the day
    • Serves infants (6 weeks) through school-age (8 years); Miamisburg community faith-based center

    Considerations

    • Faith-based setting and curriculum may not align with all family values
    3
    Inspire Center For Learning - Mbg
    1720 Belvo Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; Creative Curriculum — research-based, hands-on foundational skills development
    • Serves infants through school-age; co-located with Creative World of Montessori; transportation available
    • Open 6:30AM–6:00PM; accepts PFCC and Child Care Food Program; licensed since 1985

    Considerations

    • One reviewer mentions concerns about handling of bullying; mixed review feedback found
    • Some long-time families (6 years) are satisfied, but consistency noted as variable
    4
    La Petite Academy, Inc.
    2900 W Spring Valley Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; full age range: infant through school-age with structured curriculum
    • Parents report children thriving academically — one parent praised counting milestones and classroom teacher
    • National network (Learning Care Group) with corporate quality oversight and consistent curriculum standards

    Considerations

    • 3.28/5 from 42 ResellerRatings reviews — moderate mixed reception; not consistently positive
    • National chain — individual location experience may vary significantly from network averages
    5
    Miami Valley Cdc- Miamisburg
    4400 Medlar Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; MVCDC is SW Ohio's Head Start network — federal funding, research-based curriculum
    • CDA-credentialed staff; serves income-eligible families; comprehensive wraparound services
    • Head Start model includes health screenings, family support, and disability services for enrolled children
    • Accepts PFCC and Head Start/Early Head Start funding — most accessible cost model in area

    Considerations

    • Income eligibility required for Head Start funding — may not be available to all families
    6
    Miami Valley Cdc-Bear Elementary
    545 School Street, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; MVCDC Head Start network at Bear Elementary school site
    • School-based location provides seamless transition to kindergarten; CDA-credentialed staff
    • Head Start model with health screenings, family support services, and disability services
    • Accepts Head Start and PFCC funding; income-eligible families prioritized

    Considerations

    • Income eligibility required; school-site location may limit age range served
    7
    St. James Preschool And Child Care Center
    401 Carlwood Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • St. James Methodist Church ministry; serves infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years)
    • Full-day care 6:30AM–6:00PM; Christian non-denominational atmosphere; individual attention and love-based approach
    • Preschool, before/after school care; accepts PFCC; 20+ years serving Miamisburg community (since 2005)

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; no formal quality rating beyond Bronze designation
    • Church-affiliated setting may not appeal to all families
    8
    Ymca School Age Enrichment Program At Mound
    1108 Range Avenue, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Mound; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Bronze SUTQ rated; before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Mound
    9
    Ymca School Age Enrichment Program At Jane Chance
    10661 Wood Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Jane Chance; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Bronze SUTQ rated; before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Jane Chance
    10
    Ymca Schoolage Enrichment Program At Medlar View
    4400 Medlar Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.7/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Medlar View; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Bronze SUTQ rated; before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Medlar View
    11
    Ymca Program At Bear Elementary
    545 School St., Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Bear Elementary; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • NR on SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Bear Elementary
    12
    Ymca Program At Dayton Christian
    9391 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Dayton Christian; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • NR on SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Dayton Christian
    13
    Ymca Program At Kinder Elementary
    536 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Kinder Elementary; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • NR on SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Kinder Elementary
    14
    Ymca Program At Mark Twain Elementary
    822 N. 9Th St., Miamisburg, OH 45342
    YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • YMCA of Greater Dayton school-age enrichment at Mark Twain Elementary; homework help, snack, art, and games
    • Before and after school care; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

    Considerations

    • NR on SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
    • Program availability tied to enrollment at Mark Twain Elementary
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