Kenton, OH · Hardin · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Kenton, Ohio

Kenton, the county seat of Hardin County, was named after frontiersman Simon Kenton and emerged from Fort McArthur, established during the War of 1812. From 1890 to 1952, the city's Kenton Hardware Company became known for manufacturing locks and cast-iron toys, including the popular Gene Autry toy cap guns that delighted children across America. Today, Kenton blends its frontier heritage with its manufacturing past as a modest but historically significant Ohio city. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Kenton, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Kenton Head Start
10702 St. Rt. 68, Kenton, OH 43326
Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.8/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CORS Head Start — Council on Rural Services, a 17-center nonprofit in West Central Ohio operating since 1975 with 30,000+ children served
  • SUTQ Gold-rated; research-based curricula with ongoing developmental assessments and professional degreed educators
  • Strong parental involvement philosophy; serves income-eligible children ages 3-5 including children with special needs
  • Federally funded; comprehensive early childhood services including health, nutrition, and family support

Considerations

    2
    Children'S Laugh N Learn Child Care Center, Llc
    401 Scott Ave., Kenton, OH 43326
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    5.8/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Silver-rated quality program serving Kenton families
    • Warm and loving environment with music, games, toys, and outdoor play
    • Open 6 AM to 6 PM; capacity for 101 children serving infants through school-age
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

    Considerations

      3
      Kenton Christian Preschool
      234 N Main St, Kenton, OH 43326
      ★ 4.4 (9 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      5.6/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • 4.4-star Google rating (9 reviews)
      • Christian faith-based preschool
      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated

      Considerations

        4
        New Hope Child Care Center
        13671 W. Pattison Ave., Kenton, OH 43326
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.2/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        5
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        5

        Strengths

        • Ministry of New Hope Church in Kenton; Christ-centered environment shaping social, emotional, spiritual, and educational development
        • Opened 2023 — newer facility with mission to demonstrate God's love for children
        • Ohio-licensed childcare on Pattison Avenue; accepts PFCC vouchers

        Considerations

        • Opened 2023 — no established track record yet
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