Walnut Ridge Preschool - Walnut Ridge AR Child Care Center

510 EAST FREE ST , WALNUT RIDGE AR 72476
(870) 886-4356

About the Provider

Description: WALNUT RIDGE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in WALNUT RIDGE AR, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool; . The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: ABC Facility; 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7983
  • Capacity: 68
  • Age Range: Preschool;
  • Rate Range Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool
  • District Office: 702 Main Street, Little Rock 72201
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Paula Swindle (paula.swindle@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-08-24 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-07-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-11-30 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-10-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-03-05 Facility Visit 1100.1101.17.Garbage and soiled diapers shall be kept in closed containers. Garbage and trash shall be removed from the center daily and from the grounds at least once a week.
900.906.1.Free standing arch climbers shall not be used for preschoolers.
900.907.1.The only merry-go-rounds allowed are portable merry-go-rounds not designed to be anchored and they shall have handgrips or other secure means of holding on.
900.909.3.c.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- Pea Gravel - Protects to Fall Height of 5 feet
2019-12-11 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 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
600.603.1.f.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Documented training or continuing education; i.e., orientation, in-service training, and workshop documentation, which shall include title of workshop, presenter, hours of training and date
600.603.1.g.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Initiation of Criminal Record Checks and Central Registry Checks and the results obtained when received
2019-11-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-04-12 Facility Visit 1200.1201.6.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly
1200.1201.8.a.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:List of emergency numbers
1200.1201.8.b.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:List of all emergency and contact information for children
1200.1201.8.c.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:List of all emergency and contact information for staff
1200.1201.8.d.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:First aid kit (requirement 1101.6) with extra gloves
1200.1201.8.f.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Battery powered flashlight and extra batteries
1200.1201.8.g.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Battery powered radio and extra batteries
1200.1201.8.l.The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Wet wipes
2019-03-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-11-16 Facility Visit 800.801.4.All space used by a center shall be kept clean and free of hazardous or potentially hazardous objects. (These objects include, but are not limited to, poisonous substances, firearms, explosives, broken toys/equipment, or other objects that could be harmful or dangerous, if they are determined to be accessible to children.)
2018-07-03 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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