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West Carrollton KinderCare

1410 South Elm St. Dayton, OH 45449

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #1 - The exterior of our building
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #2 - We have over 70 years of teaching experience!
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #3 - Our Infant classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #4 - Our Toddler classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #5 - Our Discovery Preschool classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #6 - Our Preschool classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #7 - Our Pre-K classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #8 - Our School Age classroom
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #9 - Preschool, Pre-K, and School Age playground
West Carrollton KinderCare Photo #10 - Toddlers and Discovery Preschool playground
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About the School

  • The teachers and staff at West Carrollton KinderCare love kids! From singing songs to reading stories to performing experiments in the worlds of science and math, this is more than a job for our highly trained teachers.
  • It's an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage, and awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
  • Our teachers and staff want to form a strong partnership with you to ensure the best possible experience for your child.
  • We encourage parents and teachers to meet regularly to ensure we are all working together for the benefit of each young learner.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1975
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Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Welcome to West Carrollton KinderCare! We are excited to have the opportunity to meet you, help care for your children and provide unique, child-centered learning activities. We are dedicated to the growth and development of your young learner and believe in developing the whole child through activities that focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Come on in and see what learning looks like!

    For those families in the West Carrollton School District, we offer transportation to Harold Schnell, C.F. Holiday, Harry Russell, Frank Nicholas, and Walter Shade. In Miamisburg, our center transports to Kinder, Mound, and Bauer Elementaries.
  • Education and development are important, but we know that nothing matters more than safety, security and the health of your child. That's why protection and preparedness are critical considerations in everything we do at KinderCare. From first aid training for emergency situations to sanitation and ensuring a clean and healthy environment for children. Our KinderCare center buses used for transportation are all designed with the safety and security of children in mind. Although scraped knees are a part of growing, you can have confidence that your child is cared for in a secure, nurturing environment every day.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • State of Ohio-counties used to pay, but now the program is subsidized by the state; The program goes by household income. To apply, parents need to visit the County Office and with documentation of income to get approved for program. ~NACCRRA(majority of families are subsidy, so there is little use of the Kindustry program)
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for West Carrollton KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Carrollton KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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