Shirley's Daycare
Smithville, TN 37166 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3.0· 2 reviews
Kids Connection Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $160
- year first licensed
- 2013
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About Kids Connection Early Learning Center
Kids Connection Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Smithville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since February 4, 2013, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition of $160.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care and infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based (New Life UPC) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Connection Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition of $160. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in DeKalb County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Classroom 1 Pricing - Weekly | $160 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$131
Home daycare$91
Toddler
Center$110
Home daycare$98
Preschool
Center$110
Home daycare$98
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Connection Early Learning Center
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2013
Inspections
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Connection Early Learning Center
Is Kids Connection Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 4, 2013.
Does Kids Connection Early Learning Center have inspection violations?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Kids Connection Early Learning Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Connection Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Connection Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Connection Early Learning Center cost?
Weekly tuition of $160, as it lists it.
What is Kids Connection Early Learning Center's phone number?
(615) 318-1586.
Where is Kids Connection Early Learning Center?
750 South Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166. The nearest other daycare we list is Dekalb Christian Academy, under 0.1 miles away.