Who We Are

Dayton Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit, 155-bed regional pediatric referral center and is the only facility in the region devoted to the health, safety and information needs of infants, children, teenagers and young adults and their families. 

Dayton Children's is staffed by pediatricians, pediatric specialists and clinical staff with special training and experience in caring for children. In addition, everything from room decor to life-saving equipment in is designed with the comfort of children in mind

As a regional referral center, Dayton Children's serves a 20-county region that includes Ohio and eastern Indiana and serves over 285,000 patients each year. Dayton Children's affiliation with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ensures patients the finest pediatric care available.

Dayton Children's staff of over 360 physicians and residents includes primary care pediatricians as well as subspecialists in over 35 areas of pediatric medicine. Working as a team with the medical staff are more than 1,841 employees and volunteers who share a commitment to quality care no matter what their specific titles are or duties include.