A Kids Place Inc - Benton AR Child Care Center

825 NORTH MAIN , BENTON AR 72015
(501) 315-6223

About the Provider

Description: A KIDS PLACE INC is a Child Care Center in BENTON AR, with a maximum capacity of 97 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age; . The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;
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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 8481
  • Capacity: 97
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Better Beginnings Certified
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$20.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$20.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$20.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: toddler; preschool; school age
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Schools Served: All Benton Public Schools
  • District Office: P O Box 1437Slot S150, Little Rock 72203
  • District Office Phone: (501) 682-8590 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Amanda Whitney (amanda.whitney@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-07-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-08 Facility Visit 300.301.2.b.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children: 18 months 36 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 8
2021-05-10 Facility Visit 800.801.13.Floors, ceilings, and walls shall be in good repair and kept clean. Paints used at the facility shall be lead free.
2021-02-24 Facility Visit 100.110.1.a.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At initial application and every five (5) years thereafter
100.110.2.a.Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every five (5) years thereafter
2020-12-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-08-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-08-10 Facility Visit 1300.1301.11.Rosters listing the date, the names and the ages/dates of birth of all children being transported as well as the name of the driver and any other staff member on the vehicle shall be maintained. These rosters shall be used to check children on and off the vehicle when they are picked up and dropped off at home, school, etc. and when they arrive at and leave the facility. Transportation rosters shall be kept by the facility and available for review for one year.
1300.1301.14.*1.Any vehicles designed or used to transport more than seven (7) passengers and one (1) driver must have approved child safety alarm devices installed. These devices must be properly maintained in working order at all times. Vehicles in service at licensed facilities prior to July 1, 2005, shall have the alarm installed by a qualified technician or mechanic no later than December 31, 2005. On or after July 1, 2005, all vehicles at newly licensed facilities and newly acquired vehicles at existing facilities shall have a child safety alarm installed before placing the vehicle in service. The Child Care Licensing Unit shall maintain a list of approved alarm systems. Clarification * The alarm system shall be installed so that the driver must walk to the very back of the vehicle to reach the switch that deactivates the alarm. Alarm switches installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. * The alarm system may be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by a recognized electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturers recommendations. * The time delay from activation of the alarm until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. Any of the following three options are acceptable to meet the intent of Act 1979 when children are being delivered at the facility. Other options must be approved by the Licensing Unit.Unload all of the children, walk through the vehicle to ensure that no children remain on board and deactivate the alarm. (This option will only work if you are able to unload all children in less than one minute.)
2020-07-15 Facility Complaint 1300.1301.1 - The requirements in this section apply to all transportation provided by the Licensee, including transportation provided by any person on behalf of the Licensee, regardless of whether the person is employed by the Licensee. Periodic transportation, such as a parent requesting that their child be picked up at school due to the parent’s work schedule or other conflicts, is also covered by these requirements, whether a fee is charged for this service or not.
2020-07-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-01-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-01-03 Facility Visit 100.109.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Each applicant to own or operate a child At application and every two years thereafter care facility
100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Staff members and applicants for At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter employment in a child care facility
100.109.1.c.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.All volunteers who have routine contact At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter with children
100.109.1.d.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Administrative staff and/or members of the Board of Directors who have supervisory and/or disciplinary control over children or who have routine contact with children. At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter
100.109.1.e.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Student Observers At beginning of observation or within 10 days of first observation and every two years thereafter if applicable
100.109.1.f.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Therapists or other persons who have routine contact with children Within 10 days of the time they begin to provide services or begin to participate in center activities and every two years thereafter
100.110.1.a.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the FBI, which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility Initial application only
100.110.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the FBI, which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Direct care staff or staff with routine contact with children Within 10 days of hire/start date
100.110.1.c.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the FBI, which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Administrative persons who have direct contact with children Within 10 days of hire/start date
100.110.2.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police.Staff and applicants for employment in a child care facility Within 10 days of hire/start date and every 5 years thereafter
300.301.2.b.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children 18 months 36 months 1 8
300.301.4.Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
900.902.8.There shall be no sharp points, corners, edges or splinters.
900.902.9.Equipment shall not have protrusion hazards. (A protrusion is a projection which, when tested, is found to be a hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a user who impacts it.)
900.909.3.b.Use zone protective surfacing depths shall be as follows: Minimum compressed loose-fill protective surfacing depths Inches, Loose-Fill Material, Protects to Fall Height of:9 inches - Sand - Protects to Fall Height of 4 feet
2019-09-27 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-07-03 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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