About Us
Our Mission
To serve and meet the needs of the children of DeKalb County. Through loving and serving God, we work for their happiness and well being.
Our Vision
All children reach their fullest potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our Staff
Tabby Tramel has served as the director of Kids Connection Early Learning Center since 2014. Prior to KCELC she worked as a nanny, assisted in multiple licensed daycare facilities, as well as a host of other jobs. She faithfully attends New Life UPC in Smithville, TN of which KCELC is affiliated. Her passion for Kids Connection is to assist in building a solid foundation by partnering with parents in the early development of their child.
Micaha Gutierrez is a former KCELC parent who children attend in their early years. She is an asset and shining light for all the KCELC staff to follow. In 2023 she came on board as the Assistant Director and is currently enrolled in CDA Classes to further her daycare certifications.
Our Schedule
KCELC is open from 6:30 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. With the exception of the infant room, which is open from 7:00 AM until 4:30 PM.
We are closed the following days each year:
New Year's Day
Professional Development day in February
Good Friday
Memorial Day
4th of July
Shut down week in July (exact dates to be announced)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving: Close early on Wednesday Thursday and Friday
Christmas Holiday (to be determined)
Conference day in September
If any of these holidays fall on a weekend, the center will close on a Monday or Friday, to be determined by the Director