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Regular Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

The Kid Connection, Inc.

Princeton, WV · Mercer County
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (3 reviews)
1107 Stafford Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
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Quick Facts

Capacity
220 children
Age Range
0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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✓ Licensed Regular Child Care Center
Active License
Active Through
Aug 31, 2027
Issued By
West Virginia Department of Health And Human Resources
Licensor
Tammy Frazer
District Office
West Virginia Dept of Health & Human Resources - Division of Early Care and Education

Reviews

2.5
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆
3 reviews
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Pissed Off Mommy
2022-09-15 22:42:29
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

They are fully aware of a child CURRENTLY bullying one of my children. An when I called them about it ALL THEY HAD TO SAY WAS THEY TRY TO KEEP THEM SEPARATE. What the actual f*** is that?!?!?! I ALSO HAVE RECORDING OF AN EMPLOYEE ADMITTING THEY ARE AWARE

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Proud parent of 4
2020-01-31 14:36:04
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

They absolutely run a tight ship. They’ve help to raise my 4 babies and with no issues. I love the employees and owners. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Excellent staff, and facility.

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Furious adult
2017-05-13 01:50:40
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

No stars isn't an option sadly, this place is awful. My child came home with scratches all over his face and said someone at daycare did it, and no one came out to explain what had happened. Do not suggest.

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About the Provider

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The Kid Connection, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in Princeton WV, with a maximum capacity of 220 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday - Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Corrective Action Plan Start Corrective Action Plan End Outcome Code Issue Completed Date
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-03-26
Non Compliance Code: Periodically throughout the day, the staff member responsible for each group of children shall check the daily roster to ensure that all children are present or accounted for.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-03-26
Non Compliance Code: Seasonally appropriate covers or clothing shall be used, sufficient to maintain adequate warmth. For children 12 months of age and younger a sleeper may be worn or a thin blanket used for a covering. If a blanket is used, it shall be tucked around the mattress of the crib and only cover the child as high as his or her chest;
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: A center shall secure from the employee a recent health assessment performed not more than 90 days prior to the date hired for the employee and signed by a licensed health care provider. The health assessment shall be on file no later than 30 days from the first date of employment. A health assessment for a volunteer shall be on file if the volunteer is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per month in the center. The health assessment shall include:
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-02-17
Non Compliance Code: All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-03-26
Non Compliance Code: Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and
2026-01-20 2026-02-20 Achieved 2026-03-26
Non Compliance Code: Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry;
2025-08-13 2025-12-30 Achieved 2025-12-30
Non Compliance Code: A positive inspection report from the State Fire Marshal following any changes to the center's operation and premises;
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Angie Herald, an employee at the center, uses a tone of voice that has been described as screaming at children. According to Ms. Bowling, Ms. Hearal does have a sharp, shrill voice, however she doesn't scream at the chidren; however she did say that she uses the tone to get control of the group because they are the after school group. Ms. Herald should use structure and other ways to gain control. Using a loud tone is not acceptable as a method of control and is not condusive to child learning or behavior.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Children are being allowed to come to the center with contagious illness such as Pink Eye without a statement from a physician stating that he/she is no longer contagious.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Children were allowed to come to the center who had lice. Treatment of the problem was done at the center. Apparently there was no cooperation by the mother to treat the children at home therefore the problem existed on a continuous basis.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Please provide a report from the landlord or someone of authority as to whether the center has been cleared of any and all asbestos. The report must address all areas of the center.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Please provide the names of all disfectant sprays that are used in the center, where they are used, whether the children are present and a statement as to whether there are warning labels concerning their use.
1998-07-24
Non Compliance Code: Section 111- Regulation 8 c. states that children shall take a drink of water whenever they feel the need. The Kid Connection has been prohibiting children from coming off the playground during the play period to get a drink of water and has been discouraging or prohibiting children from unsing the bathroom during this time also. This practice is outrageous and unacceptable to the care of children.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Section 111- Regulation l b , page 24 states that Sleep and rest periods shall be under adult supervision at all times. An employee has to be in the room or rooms where children are sleeping or resting. A floater can't be used as a monitor during rest or sleep time. This applies to infants/children areas also. Children are to be supervised at all time.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Section III, Regulation C1 states that ratios of day care staff to children shall be maintained as follows: 2 years to 3 years-1adult to 8 children, 3 years to 4 years is l adult to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years is l adult to 12 children, 5 years to 6 years is l adult to 15 children; School age is l adult to 16 children. The center has been caring for more children than they have the capacity for or the staff to meet child/staff ratio.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Section III-Day Care Center Program and Staffing Requirements, page27 regulation 3e states that there be an individual cot and sheet or bottom covering for each child two to six years of age. The center is currently using their own covering for the mats of children.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: Section III-Regulation 2 g, page 26 states that removal from the group as a means of helping a child gain control shall be for reasonable periods of time. When possible, children should help set time limits. Kid Connection has been using a red table as the time out place. The table is too high for some children to get on and off of without the assistance of the staff therefore the time of the punishment could easily become too long.
1998-07-24 Pending
Non Compliance Code: The concern is that children are being encouraged to bite and hit children who do the same to them. This practice is expressly prohibited. According to Ms. Bowling, Heather Shrewsberry bit her child as a result of the child biting her. She stated that she took the child to a private area and the other children were not aware of the incident. This practice is not permitted. I would like to remind you and your staff that all children in the center are to be treated according to policy and regulations. The relationship of an employee to a child, such as mother ect, doesn't give them the right to make or carry out discipline proceedures that are in violation of standards. It is my opinion that Ms. Shrewsberry should be evaluated as to her suitability to care for children.

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