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Kids Connection

1218 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR 719235.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About Kids Connection

Kids Connection is a licensed child care center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since May 12, 2025, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and infant care.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 6weeks- 5th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “07:00 am – 05:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6weeks- 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care and infant care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Connection has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kids Connection

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#00053263
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  4. May 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule 1000.1003.7 Bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants prior to rest and naptime to reduce the risk of entanglement and strangulation while the child is sleeping.

  5. Apr 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.701.6 Food and drinks which are not available to the children shall not be consumed by staff in the children's presence.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.702.5 Infants no longer held for feeding shall either sit in low chairs at low tables or in infant seats with trays, or in high chairs with wide bases. Safety straps shall be used if directed by the manufacturer.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.19 Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.

  6. Mar 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.i The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  10. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kids Connection

Is Kids Connection licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 12, 2025.

When was Kids Connection last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Connection had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Kids Connection care for?

88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Kids Connection accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kids Connection's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Connection cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 464-1051 to ask.

What is Kids Connection's phone number?

(870) 464-1051.

Where is Kids Connection?

1218 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The nearest other daycare we list is Fun Time Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).