Tipp City, OH · Miami · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Tipp City, Ohio

Founded in 1840 along the Miami and Erie Canal, Tipp City grew as a thriving trade hub where canal boats carried cargo between Cincinnati and Toledo. Today, the city is known as the Mum Capital of the World, thanks to Spring Hill Nurseries—founded by a Bavarian immigrant in 1889—which has shipped chrysanthemums to gardeners nationwide for over a century. Each September, the city celebrates its horticultural heritage with the Tipp City Mum Festival, an annual tradition since 1959 that draws visitors to the historic downtown with parades, crafts, and thousands of blooming mums. We analyzed all 7 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Tipp City, 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
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Described as "a pillar of the community" with a continual waitlist since 2007 (Tipp Gazette, 2025)
  • Parents say: "great coming to a place where the kids love to be and they love their teachers"
  • One parent says: "I have never been to a daycare more welcoming and nurturing than this one"
  • SUTQ Gold rated; PFCC vouchers accepted
  • Programs span Pre-K through 5th grade including summer enrichment

Considerations

  • December 2025 inspection shows Partially Compliant status with corrective actions still pending as of Feb 2026
  • Continual waitlist since 2007 — families may not be able to enroll immediately
  • No Google reviews publicly accessible — community reputation not independently verifiable online
  • Pre-K and school-age only — not a full-day infant or toddler care option
2
4.7 (8 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Google: 4.7/5 with 8 reviews; 98% recommend on Facebook from 40 reviews
  • Cameras in every classroom; meals provided daily
  • Large-capacity faith-based center (219 children) at Ginghamsburg Church serving ages 3 through 12
  • Before/after school care plus full summer program

Considerations

  • Employee reviews cite high turnover, long hours, and large class sizes creating burnout (Indeed 3.3/5)
  • Half-day preschool sessions only (no full-day preschool) — not a solution for full-day childcare
  • Low pay for staff reported — potential retention challenge
3
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Serves 6 weeks through 5th grade; special needs classroom with adaptive learning and sensory-aware environments
  • Church of the Nazarene affiliated Christian childcare in Tipp City
  • Before and after school care available

Considerations

  • Enrollment limited with waitlist — may not have immediate openings
  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
4
4 (2 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Google: 4.0/5 with 2 reviews — community-supported faith-based preschool
  • Ministry of Tipp City Global Methodist Church in downtown Tipp City
  • Consecutive-day preschool classes for ages almost-3 through 5

Considerations

  • Preschool only (part-day) — not suitable for families needing full-day or infant care
  • Only 2 Google reviews — very limited public feedback
  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
5
YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.5/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • YMCA of Greater Dayton program at Bethel Elementary — established brand with trained staff and financial assistance available
  • KidzLit & KidzMath curriculum plus Cincy Afterschool — structured academic enrichment built in
  • Activities span gym, art, music, crafts, and homework assistance using on-site school facilities
  • Before-school (6:30 AM) and after-school (until 6:00 PM) coverage Monday–Friday
  • PFCC vouchers accepted; YMCA financial assistance for qualifying families

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • School-age (K–12) only — no preschool, infant, or toddler care offered
  • No transportation provided — families must arrange drop-off and pick-up
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Ministry of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish — faith-integrated developmental preschool
  • Three class levels: 3-4 yr, 4-5 yr, and Pre-Kindergarten — structured progression toward kindergarten readiness
  • Part-day sessions (8:15–11:15 AM) with 2- or 3-day-per-week options for flexible scheduling
  • Curriculum covers spiritual, social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development
  • Parish member discounts available on tuition

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Part-day morning sessions only — not suitable for families needing full-day care
  • Potty training required for all enrollment — no infant or young toddler care
  • Mon/Wed or Tue/Fri schedule only — limited day-of-week flexibility
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Christ-centered developmental preschool for ages 3–4 in Fletcher, OH (Shelby County)
  • Separate 3-year-old and 4-year-old class tracks (Tu/Th vs. Tu/W/Th) — developmentally appropriate groupings
  • Emphasizes cognitive, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth as a whole-child approach
  • Small community preschool with direct access to director (Pam Rice) — personal, family-like environment
  • Part-day morning (9–11:30 AM) and afternoon (12:30–3 PM) sessions for scheduling flexibility

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Part-day only (2.5 hours per session) — not suitable for working parents needing full-day care
  • Ages 3–4 only; no infant, toddler, or school-age care
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Faith-based preschool affiliated with Redemption Christian Tabernacle in Tipp City
  • Ohio-licensed childcare serving Miami County families

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Very limited online presence makes independent vetting difficult
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