Best Daycares in Kenton, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kenton's 12 daycares, 8 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 3.9 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 4 centers and 5 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kenton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Ohio methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Kenton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kenton: 3.9 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kenton: 3.8 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kenton: 3.9 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kenton?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Kenton.
- What percentage of Kenton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Kenton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Kenton?
- 4 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Kenton.
- How do Kenton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Kenton daycares average 3.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 3.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Ohio?
- Ohio offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Ohio