wait times
Check real-time wait times for Dayton Children’s emergency, urgent care, kids express, and after-ortho locations to help plan your visit and get care faster.
emergency
for serious injuries or illnesses
Open 24 Hours
7 Days a week
major injuries, difficulty breathing, swallowed objects, fractures and more
urgent Care
for non-life threatening illnesses or injuries
vary by location
7 Days a week
minor injuries like cuts/stitches, burns, head injury, and more
Kids Express
quick care for minor illnesses – in person or virtual
vary by location
7 Days a week
ear pain, cough, sore throat, rashes, pink eye and more
after-hours ortho
quick care for orthopedic injuries
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday & Wednesday’s
fractures, sports injuries, knee injuries and more
Emergency
For serious injuries or illnesses, including difficulty breathing, swallowed objects, fractures and more, find care at our emergency departments. For mental health crisis care with no physical injury, find care at our mental health crisis center.
Dayton Children's Emergency Department – south campus
Monday – Sunday
Dayton Children's Hospital – main campus
Monday – Sunday
Dayton Children's Hospital – south campus
Monday – Sunday
Emergency Department – main campus
Monday – Sunday
Price Family Mental Health Crisis Center
Monday – Sunday
Urgent Care
For non-life threatening illnesses and minor injuries like cuts/stitches, burns, head injury, and more, find care at our urgent care locations.
Dayton Children's Hospital – south campus
Monday – Sunday
Dayton Children's Urgent Care – south campus
7 – 22 min
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
Urgent Care – Huber Heights
15 – 30 min
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
Kids Express
When your pediatrician isn’t available, find quick care at our Kids Express locations for minor illnesses and conditions like ear pain, cough, sore throat, rashes, pink eye and more – in person or virtual.
Kids Express – Beavercreek
11 min
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
Kids Express – Centerville
10 min
1 patients waiting
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
Kids Express – Springboro
14 min
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
Kids Express – video visits
Monday – Sunday
Kids Express – West Chester
4 min
Monday – Sunday
after-hours ortho
For fractures, sports injuries, knee injuries and more, find quick care for orthopedic injuries in our after-hours ortho clinic.
dayton children’s after-hours ortho clinic
Springboro, Ohio 45342
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
FAQs
Find quick answers to frequently asked questions about your care options, when to seek care from Dayton Children’s and more.
Sometimes you’ll know right away if your child needs quick medical care. Other times, it’s hard to be sure whether to go to the emergency department, an urgent care, Kids Express or call your primary care doctor.
Use our symptom checker to understand your child’s symptoms, know if a visit is needed, and get tips for care at home — for peace of mind when it matters most.
Wait times are updated every minute and are estimated based on the average time it takes for a patient to be placed in an exam room. You may have an additional wait once you are in an exam room to see the provider.
related links
Explore tools and information to help you make informed decisions about your child’s care — from resources to guidance on when to seek medical attention for a variety of conditions.
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