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The Kids Connection

864 N 980 W, Orem, UT 840574.5· 149 reviews
licensed capacity
201
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About

About The Kids Connection

The Kids Connection is a licensed child care center in Orem, Utah. The state has licensed it since July 20, 2020, for up to 201 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
201 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
StaffAll preschool teachers have CDAs
SafetyID checks at child pick-up; secure access doors, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsUtah Child Care Assistance Program
DiscountsMulti-child discount: $5 off the weekly rate for each additional child
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare app)
Licensed capacity201 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Kids Connection has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Kids Connection

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
201 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#F20-77765
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 38% of Utah 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. Jun 5, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessModerate noncompliance

      R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site (repeat citation)

      “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that admission and health assessment forms were reviewed, updated, and signed or initialed by a parent within the last year. At the time of the inspection, 1 child's records had not been updated. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

  8. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 7, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh noncompliance

      R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) Provide and maintain active supervision

      “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that caregivers knew the number of children in their care at any time. In the Hawks room, the caregiver stated there were 8 children in care, but there were 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessModerate noncompliance

      R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site

      “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that admission and health assessment forms were reviewed, updated, and signed or initialed by a parent within the last year. At the time of the inspection, 5 children's records had not been updated. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

Copied from Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 1, 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. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 20, 2020.

When was The Kids Connection last inspected?

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kids Connection had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 38% of Utah 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 The Kids Connection care for?

201, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Kids Connection's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Kids Connection cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (801) 224-4449 to ask.

What is The Kids Connection's phone number?

(801) 224-4449.

Where is The Kids Connection?

864 N 980 W, Orem, UT 84057. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Dynamics, Inc. - Orem, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license and visits).