QRIS score 97
Daycare center
Little Learners (1035 Market Street)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
Daycares and preschools in Dayton, TN
6 licensed programs · 3 accept subsidy · 2 with Google ratings
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
Bright Beginnings Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours5 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
QRIS score 99
Head Start
Head Start of Rhea County
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 3 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
Little Learners (585 Richland St)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
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Licensed home daycares in Dayton
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | QRIS score | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Daycare Group Child Care Home | 37321 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | No |
| Little Bees Group Child Care Home | 37321 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Dayton: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Dayton?
Dayton has 6 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 4 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 3 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Tennessee?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Tennessee. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is QRIS score?
Tennessee's Quality Rating and Improvement System scores licensed programs on an annual assessment. 5 of 6 programs in Dayton hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Dayton?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 3 of 6 programs in Dayton (50%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.