We are here to educate young children, but before that can happen, we need to make their safety our top priority! ALL Mini U centers are locked at all times. Our friendly Enrollment Coordinators sit at the front desk to buzz family members in, and everyone who comes into our centers is asked for an ID.
We do name-to-face attendance, so all children are accounted for at all times. We have a passion for educating young children, and that means we hold ourselves to the highest standard possible. All five Mini University centers are nationally accredited through NAEYC, and all centers have received a 5-Star Rating through Ohio's Step Up to Quality.
We do name-to-face attendance, so all children are accounted for at all times. We have a passion for educating young children, and that means we hold ourselves to the highest standard possible. All five Mini University centers are nationally accredited through NAEYC, and all centers have received a 5-Star Rating through Ohio's Step Up to Quality.
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Mini University is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest location at Hope Center for Families! This center is now officially OPEN! Now that this program is fully operational, we are accepting new enrollees. We are proudly partnering with Omega CDC, Sinclair Community College, and Dayton Children's Hospital to make some amazing dreams a reality for the Dayton community at the Hope Center for Families.
Our Miami University center was founded in 2002, and is located on the university's beautiful Western Campus. This location boasts the title of Butler County's first ever 5-star rated Step Up to Quality center. We believe the best learning environments are where teachers can spend more individualized time with their students, and that means lower classroom ratios.
More than anything, we care about providing safety, love, and quality education to the children under our care. Quality early childhood education is absolutely essential for developing necessary skills for later in life: literacy, healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, science, creativity. These are all crucial for success all throughout life, and we believe strongly in helping children reach their full potential.
Family - no one chooses the family into which they are born, but YOU get to choose the School Family for your child. This is an important decision and we are honored you are considering Mini U. For over 30 years we have been dedicated to creating family environments where children feel safe and loved so they can learn.
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has awarded a grant to a small number of high quality preschools, including Mini University. We call these Kindergarten Prep Scholarships, and they provide part time preschool to eligible families. Kindergarten Prep scholarships are available at all Mini University Dayton locations.
Reviews (9)
Nicholas Cardin
Oct 17, 2019
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Edited, we initially loved this daycare. If your child doesn't fit the mold, expect them to be left out of activities and field trips. Our son is thriving in a different environment. Administration and turnover is frequent and unexpected. On two separate occasions in different age groups, teachers have just walked out.
Veronica Mederios
Jul 08, 2019
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First, let me just say that my family has been using Mini U for about 2 years now and I agree with some of the things that are being said but let me clear the air about some things.
1) there has been a lot of turnover; however, I think it’s been for the best. Ms. Street (the director) will take care of your children’s needs and any concern you have. She is not afraid to get to the bottom of it. Also, you have to be understanding. Watching 6-7 children and having your eye on all of them 100% of the time may not happen.
2) my boys LOVE their teachers. Ms. Cathy (Green Room) has so much love
1) there has been a lot of turnover; however, I think it’s been for the best. Ms. Street (the director) will take care of your children’s needs and any concern you have. She is not afraid to get to the bottom of it. Also, you have to be understanding. Watching 6-7 children and having your eye on all of them 100% of the time may not happen.
2) my boys LOVE their teachers. Ms. Cathy (Green Room) has so much love
Javan M.
Jun 02, 2019
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Terrible process of getting your child into this system. Administrator tells you they have a spot for our child then goes and calls saying 'oh never mind'. Childcare is not a joke and they should have a better system put into place. Im sure the actual quality of care here is high but the process of waiting list and actually getting in is terrible.
Isis Earley
Jan 14, 2019
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Mini U has not only given me the opportunity to attend school but, has helped so much with my sons learning and communication skills. He has developed social skills and from when he was an infant learned to communicate with sign language which made a huge difference in our home life. The staff is very friendly and amazing with children, it’s nice to have a daily view of what my childs day consisted of through the Tadpoles app that is used at mini U. I am grateful for how involved teachers are with children and the care they put into their care. I have peace of mind knowing my son is in good hands
Anna Nymity
Nov 13, 2018
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I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT TAKING YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS CENTER. My child attended Mini University for over two years. In the last year that they attended there were three turnovers of directors and the lead teacher in their classroom was changed at least twice in the last six months of attendance. In addition to the high turnover rate, there are other things that I found far more troubling. My child was left in a dirty diaper, KNOWINGLY BY HER TEACHER, for over four hours on more than one occasion. The reason given for leaving them in their dirty diaper was UNDER STAFFING, which continued to
Michelle Stoffa
Oct 27, 2018
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Spectacular school! This is the first year at Mini University for my son and we are thrilled. He loves his teachers...wants to take EVERYTHING to school and show them. The greenhouse, cooking projects, field trips, outside play and opportunities for sport lessons done during the school day make Mini U perfect. My son has fun with his friends. Taking him to a place he enjoys makes it so much easier for me to go to work.
Dl R.
Sep 10, 2018
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Never before has there been a group of men and women so devoted to the care and education of young children. This is a true school family experience, where you and your family feel safe and loved from the second you walk through the door, until your child leaves the after school program! From the leadership family to every additional member of the Mini U school family, you will find grace and compassion in all that they do. I wish my child was young enough to attend!
Andrea Helbach
Jun 28, 2018
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We've been going to Mini University for three and a half years. I have a three year old and an eleven month old. We've found the teachers to be very caring and interested in our children's education. We've been very happy. MiniU has some unique aspects like the green house. I know for some teacher turnover has been an issue, but we personally have not been too affected by it. The new director, Deb, has worked to minimize the impacts of any turnover and communicate changes quickly. Turnover seems to be pretty standard in this field. My only suggestion for improvement is that the playground could
Jalayna Nadal
Oct 11, 2016
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