About
Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start agency, offering free and low-cost early learning and childcare for children from 6 weeks to age 5 in Dayton and across the Miami Valley. They have 40+ locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties, providing a range of early learning and childcare programs to meet the diverse needs of families. Their services include Early Head Start, Head Start preschool, in-home learning, and Family Child Care Partner programs, all staffed by trained and caring educators. Miami Valley Child Development Centers also offers family support services, connecting parents and caregivers to resources and helping them become financially stable and self-supporting. With a commitment to making sure every child arrives at kindergarten ready to learn, grow, and belong, they remain dedicated to their mission of supporting families experiencing poverty and providing early learning opportunities for children in the Dayton area and across the Miami Valley.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Early Head Start
Supports infants and toddlers from 6 weeks to age 3 through center-based and home-based care.
Head Start preschool
Prepares children ages 3 to 5 for kindergarten in warm, play-based classrooms across the Dayton area.
In-home learning
Provides quality early childhood education directly into your community for families who need flexibility.
Family Child Care Partner programs
Brings quality early childhood education to families through partnerships with in-home Family Child Care providers.