Mad River Early Childhood Center

Licensed School-Based Preschool
Dayton, Ohio

About Mad River Early Childhood Center
  • Mad River Early Childhood Center is a licensed school-based preschool located in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
  • This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio.
  • Licensed since September 2011, Mad River Early Childhood Center has served the community for over 14 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 5 with a similar program profile.

Location

801 Old Harshman Rd

Dayton, OH 45431

Montgomery County

Contact

Program Details

Program Type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
Program Number
1000019530
Initial License Date
2011-09-24
License Expiration

Common Questions About Mad River Early Childhood Center

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Mad River Early Childhood Center's SUTQ rating of "Gold" mean?

Ohio's Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program rates licensed child care providers on a 1–3 star scale. Mad River Early Childhood Center holds a Gold rating, meaning they meet Ohio's highest quality standards — the top tier for staff credentials, curriculum, and family engagement. Ratings are verified by Ohio CCIDS. Learn more about SUTQ ratings.

Is Mad River Early Childhood Center currently licensed in Ohio?

Mad River Early Childhood Center is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2011-09-24. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does Mad River Early Childhood Center accept PFCC child care assistance?

Mad River Early Childhood Center is not currently listed as a PFCC provider in our data. If your family needs child care assistance, you can search for PFCC-accepting providers in Dayton on our Dayton listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call Mad River Early Childhood Center?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

  • Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
  • What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
  • What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
  • What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
  • How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
  • What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
  • What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
  • Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for Mad River Early Childhood Center?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.

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