Childcare Centers

We Care For Childcare

Recognizing the need within Dayton’s early childhood programs, Crayons to Classrooms is excited to serve the needs of childcare programs in our community too.

To Be Eligible, Centers Must:

Please note that we review new applications annually between January and March. Qualifying centers and programs will be notified prior to the start of the next academic school year. We ask that the following form be completed by the Director of your Early Childhood Program.

*Preschools within school districts are added based on free and reduced lunch numbers (the same way we add all PreK-12 schools) and will not be considered by completing this application.

Childcare Center Application

"*" indicates required fields

General Information

Type of Program

How are you Funded? (Only Choose One)*
Type Of Services (Select All That Apply)*

Enrollment And Need

Number of children per age group:

Program Quality

Indicate current rating with Ohio’s Step-Up to Quality Rating System. (Bronze, Silver, or Gold)*
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Additional Information

"[C2C has] helped me multiple times due to my school not having any material to support my students. It helped to relieve stress and anxiety about preparing for class. I have items that I would have never been able to afford with my own salary."

- Dayton Public Schools Teacher