Best Daycares in Kenton, Ohio

Top 10 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

SIMON KENTON SCHOOL

705 N IDA ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

631 SILVER STREET

Score: 90.94 violations
Health: 82Safety: 100Staffing: 85Compliance: 100
3
D

KENTON HEAD START

10702 ST. RT. 68

Score: 68.910 violations
Health: 25Safety: 85Staffing: 83.5Compliance: 100
4
D

APRIL'S HAPPY SMILES DAYCARE

402 SCOTT AVENUE

Score: 66.926 violations
Health: 14.5Safety: 82Staffing: 97Compliance: 91
5
D

NEW HOPE CHILD CARE CENTER

13671 W. PATTISON AVE.

Score: 62.634 violations
Health: 24Safety: 75.5Staffing: 77.5Compliance: 89.5
6
F

CHILDREN'S LAUGH N LEARN CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC

401 SCOTT AVE.

Score: 59.928 violations
Health: 22Safety: 88Staffing: 57.5Compliance: 83.5
7
F

RONDA HOTTMAN

16258 STATE ROUTE 309

Score: 58.823 violations
Health: 21Safety: 92.5Staffing: 46Compliance: 88
8
F

FURR, NATASHA R

14458 COUNTY ROAD 155

Score: 57.135 violations
Health: 33Safety: 56.5Staffing: 80Compliance: 68.5
9
F

MARSH, RHONDA

518 NORTH OAK ST

Score: 39.543 violations
0Safety: 85Staffing: 19.5Compliance: 61
10
F

SHELL'S CHILD CARE SERVICE

729 VERNON STREET

Score: 38.451 violations
0Safety: 61Staffing: 37.5Compliance: 71.5
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Kenton

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Kenton. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

18%

A or B safety grades

6

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$876/mo

Infant center cost in HARDIN

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is SIMON KENTON SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Kenton include Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home, Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool.

The average provider in this market has 23.1 recorded violations, while 2 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

HARDIN accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Kenton, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$876/mo

Preschool Center

$698/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Kenton

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Kenton?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Kenton. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Kenton not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. SIMON KENTON SCHOOL currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.