Recognition of Excellence · Troy, OH · 2026

Early Beginnings

1021 S Dorset Rd, Troy, OH 45373
https://earlybeginnings.net/
🏆 Ranked #4 in Troy · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Troy
Top 10 in Troy
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Troy. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Troy. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Troy. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Troy. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Arts & Music
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Early Beginnings is a Gold-rated (5-star) SUTQ accredited early care and education provider within the Early Beginnings multi-location network serving Greater Dayton. Located at 1021 S Dorset Rd in Troy, Ohio, it serves infants as young as six weeks through school-age children with flexible full-time hours (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) and accepts Public Family Childcare subsidy. As a standalone Troy location with its own independent operating track record, it benefits from network resources and accreditation backing. Limited public parent review data is available specifically for this Troy site; prospective families should conduct in-person due diligence and note the separate infant injury investigation history at a sibling Huber Heights location.

Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Troy
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Management
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Best Arts & Music
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