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North Newton Elementary Kid Connection

221 West 26th Street, Newton, NC 28658
licensed capacity
140
a week, county median
$110

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About North Newton Elementary Kid Connection

North Newton Elementary Kid Connection is a licensed child care center in Newton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

North Newton Elementary Kid Connection has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $110 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Catawba County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$210

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for North Newton Elementary Kid Connection

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
140 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#18000531
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    • Records and paperwork

      Center staff did not report missing or deceased children to the Division of Child Development and local authorities.

  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

  8. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 North Newton Elementary Kid Connection

Is North Newton Elementary Kid Connection licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was North Newton Elementary Kid Connection last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Newton Elementary Kid Connection had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 North Newton Elementary Kid Connection care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does North Newton Elementary Kid Connection accept child care subsidies?

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

What are North Newton Elementary Kid Connection's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 464-2631 to confirm.

How much does North Newton Elementary Kid Connection cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 464-2631 to ask.

What is North Newton Elementary Kid Connection's phone number?

(828) 464-2631.

Where is North Newton Elementary Kid Connection?

221 West 26th Street, Newton, NC 28658. The nearest other daycare we list is North Newton Elementary Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).