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The Kids Connection

Columbia, MD 21045

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About The Kids Connection

The Kids Connection is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for The Kids Connection

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. Sep 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “One child needs the medication authorization form for the medications on site. Once child needs the staff portion completed on the medication authorization form.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “One child's record is missing an updated immunization record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “2 children's records are missing Part II of the Health Inventory.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “4 children's records are missing Part I of the Health Inventory.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “5 emergency forms are missing the physician information. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
  2. Sep 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(3)

      “One child's medication did not have the prescription label with the medication.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.10C(1)

      “No continued training was available for review dated from 12/1/2023 through 11/30/2024. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “No continued training was available for review dated from 12/1/2023 through 11/30/2024. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Several records are missing the Health Inventory. Correct and submit corrections to OCC.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Several emergency cards have not been annually updated. Correct and submit corrections to OCC.”
  3. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 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 The Kids Connection

Is The Kids Connection licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Kids Connection last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kids Connection had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are The Kids Connection's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Kids Connection?

Columbia, MD 21045.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).