Simon Kenton School/hardin County Brd Of Dd

Simon Kenton School is a specialized pre-kindergarten program operated by the Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Kenton, OH. It serves young children with developmental delays and disabilities who need intensive, early intervention support before entering kindergarten. As a public special education school, it provides a nonsectarian setting focused entirely on foundational skills and developmental readiness for students with significant support needs.

The program operates with a small enrollment of 51 students, allowing for individualized attention during this critical early learning phase. Staff work with each child on developmental milestones, communication, social-emotional skills, and pre-academic foundations tailored to their specific abilities and IEP goals. The school's exclusive focus on pre-K means all programming, materials, and staff expertise are designed around early childhood special education.

Families interested in enrolling should contact the school directly at (419) 674-4158 or visit 705 N Ida St, Kenton, OH 43326. Admissions operate on a rolling basis. As a board of DD program, the school works closely with families and may coordinate services with other county and state support systems for children with developmental disabilities.