Childcare Network #187 - Benton AR Child Care Center

1612 Sharron Road , Benton AR 72019
(501) 315-2220

About the Provider

Description:

Our goal at this school is to impact every child that steps into our facility in a positive manner and provide them the experiences necessary to succeed in life. Please call us today to set up a time to come visit our school and meet our outstanding staff. I personally look forward to the opportunity to meet you and your family!

Additional Information:

USDA Approved Free Meals and Snacks

Bright Babies Infant Curriculum

HighReach Learning Curriculum

Young Achievers Club for School Age

Adventure Summer Camp for School Age

Educational Field Trip

Kindergarten Prep Academy

Drop In for School Closed Days

Large Shaded Playground

2 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 27643
  • Capacity: 130
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler , School Age
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • District Office: PO Box 5670, Pine Bluff 71611
  • District Office Phone: (870) 534-4200 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Stephanie Courtney (stephanie.courtney@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-09-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-09-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-09-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-08-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-08-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-08-18 Facility Visit Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.
2021-12-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-06-15 Facility Visit 1200.1201.18.All bags belonging to children shall be checked on arrival to eliminate possible hazards.
300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.Introduction (eight (8) clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children; b. Behavioral guidance practices; c. Safe sleep practices for infants; d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208); e. Appropriately responding to a crying or fussy infant or child; f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers; g. Mandated reporter training; h. Administering medication; i. Caring for children with special needs or care plans; j. Transportation and car seat safety; k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases; m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; n. Nutrition and physical activities; o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; p. Basic child development; and q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2021-02-24 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-03-05 Facility Visit 1100.1102.4.Caregivers and childrens hands shall be washed with soap before meals and snacks, after toileting, after each diaper change, and as needed. The use of hand sanitizer shall not be a replacement for soap and running water.
700.702.10.Bottles and sippy cups shall be labeled with the childs name and shall be refrigerated.
900.902.4.Equipment, which is designed to be anchored, shall be properly anchored so that the anchoring devices are below ground level.
2019-12-19 Facility Visit 500.501.5.i.The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Yelling (This does not include a raised voice level to gain a childs attention to protect the child from risk of harm.)
600.604.1.h.The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Childrens records shall contain the following information:An authorized record of up-to-date immunizations or documentation of a religious, medical or philosophical exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health (Updated immunization schedules will be provided as changes are received from the Arkansas Department of Health.)
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
900.902.2.Equipment that has been determined by the Division to be unsafe for the children in the licensed facility to use shall be removed from the play area, or enclosed by a fence or other suitable barrier so the children will not have access to it.
900.902.7.All fasteners, including S-hooks, shall be securely tightened or closed.
2019-07-25 Facility Visit 300.301.8.At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.
2019-04-26 Facility Visit 1300.1301.4.The vehicle(s) used for the transportation of children shall be in compliance with Arkansas state laws on transportation of children.
2019-04-22 Facility Visit 1300.1301.14.*3.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 devices 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.Upon arrival, deactivate the alarm and unload the children. Immediately after unloading, start the vehicle and move it to a different location for final parking. (This will reactivate the alarm and require a final walk through.)
1300.1301.5.Vehicles shall be licensed and maintained in proper working condition including air conditioning and heating systems.

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