First Step School - Hot Springs AR Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)

407 Carson St , Hot Springs AR 71901
(501) 624-6468

About the Provider

Description: The Mission of First Step, Inc. is to promote integration and independence of all people with disabilities.

Additional Information: ABC Facility; 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7902
  • Capacity: 518
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$16.42 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$32.84 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$13.57 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$27.14 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$12.89 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$15.33 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$30.67 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: PO Box 8059 Slot S408, Little Rock 72203-8059
  • District Office Phone: (501)749-9689 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Michelle Powell (michelle.powell@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-05-03 Facility Visit All employees involved in any way with services provided to beneficiaries or who have routine contact with beneficiaries must receive the following training before having contact with beneficiaries and no later than thirty (30) days after beginning employment:Reporting incidents and accidents as required in these standards.
2023-04-27 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-01-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-10-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-12 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-10-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-04-04 Facility Visit 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 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.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.)
2018-01-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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