Earned the highest infant care score in Miamisburg. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Miamisburg. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Miamisburg. 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 Miamisburg. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
YMCA Program At Bear Elementary is a school-age enrichment program operated by YMCA of Greater Dayton at Bear Elementary in Miamisburg, serving kindergarten through age 12 with before-school, after-school, and combined care. The program emphasizes social and emotional development through homework help, snacks, art, games, and recreation, guided by YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. It accepts Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) subsidy and offers financial assistance through the Extra Hands Program scholarships, supporting working families with flexible scheduling across 70+ Greater Miami Valley locations. The program is limited to school-age care only, with no infant or toddler services, and enrollment is available to children attending Bear Elementary.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes social and emotional development guided by core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Offers developmentally appropriate activities including homework help and recreation for school-age children.
Programs & activities: Before-school, after-school, and combined before/after-school care for kindergarten through age 12; references remote/virtual learning support options.
What sets it apart: Operates across 70+ locations in the Greater Miami Valley area. Offers financial assistance through the Extra Hands Program scholarships and accepts Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC); closed for major holidays plus two professional development days; online registration required with first-come, first-served enrollment.
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