Miami Valley Child Development Centers - Kings Highway
Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) proudly serves the community as southwest Ohio's trusted Head Start agency. For 60 years, we've provided free and affordable early learning and childcare for children from infancy to age five, starting with dedicated support for pregnant women.
Our Kings Highway Early Learning Center, located at 3805 Kings Highway, Dayton, offers a caring, enriching environment designed to meet the needs of families through our Early Head Start program. We provide both full-day (up to 10 hours) and school-day (up to 6 hours) care options, offering flexibility to support working families, students, and caregivers with varying schedules.
Beyond early education, families at Kings Highway receive wraparound support through a team of Family Support Specialists, Home Visitors, and Coaches who partner with parents to strengthen family stability, financial independence, and long-term success.
Eligibility for Free & Affordable Care
Our programs are designed to be highly accessible to local families:
Income-Based: Families earning 100% or less of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify.
Priority Enrollment: Children in foster or kinship care, those experiencing homelessness, or children with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Early Head Start Child Care at Kings Highway in Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) proudly delivers high-quality early learning and child care services throughout Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties—including right here at our Kings Highway location in Dayton. In addition to our brick-and-mortar centers, MVCDC partners with licensed in-home Family Child Care providers to give families greater flexibility and choice in their child care options.
At our Kings Highway center, we specialize in Early Head Start programming for infants and toddlers ages six weeks to three years. Children enrolled here benefit from a warm, supportive learning environment that’s tailored to meet their individual developmental milestones. We offer both school day and full-day care to accommodate the unique needs of busy Dayton families, whether you're working, attending school, or managing other responsibilities.
MVCDC is deeply committed to preparing young children for lifelong success while supporting the well-being of their families. Our Kings Highway location offers trusted, convenient early childhood education that helps lay the foundation for kindergarten readiness and beyond.
Looking for reliable Early Head Start in Dayton? The Kings Highway MVCDC center is here to support your family every step of the way.
Other Dayton Locations
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Lincoln Hill
MVCDC Lincoln Hill offers Early Head Start, full day, and school day hours.
200 Dover Street Dayton, OH 45410
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Hope Center
MVCDC Hope Center offers school day and a therapeutic intervention classroom hours.
1816 Harvard Blvd Dayton, OH 45406
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Kings Highway
MVCDC Kings Highway offers Early Head Start, full day, and school day hours.
3805 Kings Highway Dayton, OH 45406-3577
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Dixie
MVCDC Dixie offers Early Head Start, full day, and part day hours.
5421N. Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45414-3946
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Miami View
MVCDC Miami View offers Early Head Start, and full day hours.
830 W. Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402-8318
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Aullwood Farm
MVCDC Aullwood Farm offers school day hours.
9101 Frederick Pike Dayton, OH 45414-1241
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Mad River
MVCDC Mad River offers part day hours.
801 Old Harshman Rd Dayton, OH 45431
Early Learning & Childcare Programs at Kings Highway
MVCDC proudly delivers high-quality early learning throughout the region. In addition to our center-based classrooms, we partner with licensed in-home Family Child Care providers to give families greater flexibility and choice.
At our 3805 Kings Highway center, we specialize in comprehensive infant learning programs and toddler development through our Early Head Start initiatives:
Infant Learning Programs (6 weeks to 18 months): Nurturing, sensory-based care designed to support foundational early childhood development.
Toddler Development (18 months to 3 years): Warm, supportive environments tailored to help young children meet important growth and behavioral milestones.
Kindergarten Readiness (Ages 3 to 5): Structured preschool programming designed to give children a strong foundation before entering elementary school.
Flexible Care Options: Choose between school-day and full-day schedules to accommodate your work or training commitments.
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We serve children from six weeks to five years old, offering Early Head Start for infants and toddlers, as well as preschool programming for older children to help prepare them for kindergarten.
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The Kings Highway center provides Early Head Start, School Day, and Full-Day care options. These programs are designed to support a variety of family schedules while promoting school readiness and healthy development.
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Yes, we offer free and affordable early learning programs for families who meet income eligibility requirements. We also serve children in foster care, kinship care, and those experiencing homelessness.
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To enroll, simply visit our website or contact the Kings Highway center directly. Our team will guide you through the eligibility and application process to help get your child started.
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Yes! MVCDC is hiring educators, Family Support Specialists, and other team members who are passionate about early childhood education. Visit our careers page to apply and start making a difference in Dayton.
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Our center is conveniently located at 3805 Kings Highway, Dayton, OH 45406. If you are looking for the early childhood school on Kings Highway, you have found the right place!
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Yes! We specialize in Early Head Start programming that targets early toddler development and infant learning programs. We provide a safe, engaging environment for babies starting as early as six weeks of age.
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