First School - Fayetteville AR Child Care Center

695 CALVIN STREET , FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703
(479) 571-4516

About the Provider

Description: First School is an Arkansas Better Beginnings Accredited Program, with a highest rating of 3-stars. Our faith-based program strives to be a nurturing Parent’s Day Out Program, part-time Preschool and 5 day a week Kindergarten. It is an outreach of the First Unitehappykidsd Presbyterian Church to our community.We are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services. Our program is committed to maintaining low child to teacher ratios and to retaining skilled, quality teachers.

Additional Information: Quality Approved Center; Images/1star.png Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11977
  • Capacity: 117
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$36.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$39.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$39.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Preschool , School Age, Infant / Toddler
  • District Office: 4201 N Shiloh Dr Ste 110, Fayetteville 72703
  • District Office Phone: (479) 442-4029 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Chelsee Rogers (chelsee.rogers@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-10-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-11-30 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-11-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-09-30 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-01-30 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-10-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-04-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-02-12 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-10-22 Facility Visit 1200.1201.15.All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in childrens or staff bathrooms.)
300.306.2.All new staff shall have a probationary period of at least 30 days, but not more than six months, during which they are closely supervised, mentored and evaluated. Evaluations shall be documented and maintained in the employee file.
300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios shall receive the following orientation (unless the staff has prior documented training in the required areas).Introduction (8 clock hours) to be completed before being left alone with children: 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/fussy infant/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 / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals
600.603.1.b.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Education, training and experience, including a copy of the GED or high school diploma (If these documents are no longer available, proof of reasonable effort to obtain the documentation is acceptable.) Clarification: Training hours will be counted on a calendar year basis or by the facilitys operating schedule if they do not operate year round.
600.603.1.c.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Employment related information for previous six (6) years, with written documentation of verification of employment and reference checks
2018-04-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-03-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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