Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)
✓ Licensed
Arkids Pediatric Day Centers
Jonesboro, AR
· Craighead County
3100 Apache Dr,
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Quick Facts
Capacity
177 children
Age Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months, Toddler 18 to 36 Months, Preschool 30 to 72 Months
Rate Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months: $28.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $28.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $28.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Level 1
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Contact Information
📞 (870) 333-5437
Licensed Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)
Active License
License Number
30578
License Holder
FIRST STEP ARKANSAS LLC
Licensed Since
2022
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Miranda Bogard
District Office
PO Box, Little Rock, AR 72201
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About the Provider
ARKIDS PEDIATRIC DAY CENTERS is a Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT) in JONESBORO AR, with a maximum capacity of 177 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant 0 to 18 Months, Toddler 18 to 36 Months, Preschool 30 to 72 Months. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Level 1 Better Beginnings;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | 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. |
| 2026-07-15 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2026-06-25 | Facility Visit | 800.801.1 - Child care centers shall comply with the Minimum Requirements of the currently adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as administered by local fire department or by the State Fire Marshal, who has final authority. Written verification of annual approval shall be maintained on file. (Note that the State and Local Fire Codes may not allow the use of basements or floors above ground level by children, first grade and younger, unless there is a ground level exit.) |
| 2026-06-25 | 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. |
| 2026-06-25 | Facility Visit | 1200.1201.19 - Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children. |
| 2026-06-23 | Facility Visit | 400.401.1.a01 - Subparts 1Be heated, air-conditioned, well-lighted, well-ventilated, and well-maintained at a comfortable temperature; |
| 2026-06-23 | Facility Visit | 400.401.1.a06 - Subparts 1Have at least one (1) toilet and one (1) sink for every fifteen (15) beneficiaries, with running hot and cold water, toilet tissue, liquid soap, and paper towels or air dryers; |
| 2026-06-23 | Facility Visit | 400.401.1.a19 - Subparts 1Have an emergency power system to provide lighting and power to essential electrical devices throughout the EIDT, including without limitation power to exit lighting and fire detection, fire alarm, and fire extinguishing systems. |
| 2026-05-26 | Facility Visit | 600.603.2 - (b) A behavior management plan: (1) Must be approved by an ECDS; (2) Must involve the fewest and shortest interventions possible; and (3) Cannot punish or use interventions that are physically or emotionally painful, frighten, or put the beneficiary at medical risk. |
| 2026-05-26 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2026-05-26 | 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. |
| 2026-05-12 | Facility Visit | 300.302.1.1 - Subparts 1 and 2An EIDT must appropriately supervise all beneficiaries based on each beneficiary’s needs. |
| 2026-02-12 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2026-02-12 | Facility Visit | 700.702.1.2 - (a) An EIDT must:(2) Submit reports of all other incidents within forty-eight (48) hours of the event. |
| 2026-02-12 | 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. |
| 2026-02-12 | Facility Visit | 500.501.5.h - 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:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; |
| 2026-01-21 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2026-01-21 | Facility Visit | 900.902.1 - The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects. |
| 2026-01-08 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. |
| 2025-11-19 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2025-11-19 | 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. |
| 2025-11-19 | Facility Visit | 500.501.5.h - 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:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; |
| 2025-11-19 | Facility Visit | 500.501.5.a - 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:Restraints (Restraining a child briefly by holding the child is allowed when the child’s actions place the child or others at risk of injury); |
| 2025-10-02 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2025-10-02 | 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. |
| 2025-07-17 | Facility Visit | - - No Violations Cited |
| 2025-06-04 | Facility Visit | 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards. |
| 2025-06-04 | 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. |
| 2023-05-24 | Facility Visit | 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:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; |
| 2023-04-18 | Facility Visit | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | Facility Visit | 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:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; |
| 2022-12-09 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-10-22 | Facility Complaint | 500.501.2 - Physical punishment shall not be administered to children. |
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