Best Daycares in Eaton, Ohio

Top 10 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

BCESC HOLLINGSWORTH EAST SCHOOL

506 AUKERMAN ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

PREBLE MINI MINDS

501NATION AVE

Score: 91.46 violations
Health: 92.5Safety: 97Staffing: 80Compliance: 97
3
B

PREBLE ESC PRESCHOOL- EAST ELEMENTARY LOCATION

506 AUKERMAN ST

Score: 88.47 violations
Health: 78Safety: 100Staffing: 80Compliance: 100
4
B

PREBLE COUNTY YMCA

450A WASHINGTON JACKSON RD

Score: 84.76 violations
Health: 72Safety: 100Staffing: 75Compliance: 95.5
5
B

IMAGINATION STATION LEARNING CENTER

200 WEST WASHINGTON-JACKSON RD

Score: 84.112 violations
Health: 74.5Safety: 97Staffing: 75Compliance: 92.5
6
C

PREBLE COUNTY PUBLIC PRESCHOOL

597 HILLCREST DR

Score: 77.811 violations
Health: 54Safety: 100Staffing: 70Compliance: 94
7
F

EATON DAY CARE CENTER INC

310 S BEECH ST

Score: 56.730 violations
0Safety: 100Staffing: 62Compliance: 74.5
8
F

ROBIN'S NEST MONTESSORI

3022 SUGAR VALLEY RD

Score: 55.219 violations
Health: 8.5Safety: 62.5Staffing: 77.5Compliance: 97
9
F

A PLACE TO GROW DAYCARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL LLC

115 W ST CLAIR ST # A

Score: 42.526 violations
0Safety: 82Staffing: 18Compliance: 89.5
10
F

ST CLAIR ACADEMY

116 W ST CLAIR ST

Score: 39.742 violations
0Safety: 55Staffing: 40Compliance: 88
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Eaton

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Eaton. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

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A or B safety grades

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Center-based providers

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Accredited or Head Start providers

$961/mo

Infant center cost in PREBLE

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is BCESC HOLLINGSWORTH EAST SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Eaton include Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool.

The average provider in this market has 15.9 recorded violations, while 1 provider currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

PREBLE accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Eaton, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$961/mo

Preschool Center

$758/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$714/mo

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Eaton

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Eaton?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Eaton. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Eaton not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. BCESC HOLLINGSWORTH EAST SCHOOL currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.