Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Riverside across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Riverside. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Riverside. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Riverside. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Riverside. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Riverside. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Miami Valley Child Development Center–Mad River at 801 Old Harshman Road in Riverside serves children from 6 weeks through preschool age as part of a research-based Head Start network across Ohio. The program holds Gold SUTQ rating and employs CDA-credentialed staff, providing comprehensive Early Head Start services alongside wraparound health, family, and disability support. It accepts both Head Start and PFCC (Private/Parent-Paid Child Care) funding, making it accessible to income-eligible families in the Mad River/Riverside area and Montgomery County. Limited public parent reviews for this specific location mean prospective families should engage directly with staff to assess fit.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Operates Early Head Start for children from 6 weeks to age 3 across multiple Ohio counties and partners with family child care providers. Noted as a Montgomery County Be Ready By 5 Partner.
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Best for Safety
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