Bright Start Early Learning Center - Fort Smith AR Child Care Center

501 SOUTH 20TH , FORT SMITH AR 72901
(479) 785-1232

About the Provider

Description: Bright Start Early Learning Center is available to the children of our students while the parents attend classes at the Adult Education Center.Children must be enrolled prior to attending, and hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The cost is $2.00 per family, per day. Children aged 6 weeks to 12 years are eligible to attend.Our center uses a thematic approach to learning, with a new theme being introduced every one to two weeks.

Additional Information: 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 368
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$10.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$10.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler , School Age
  • District Office: 616 Garrison AVE, Fort Smith 72901
  • District Office Phone: (479) 424-5610 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Brittney Walker (brittney.walker@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-10-31 Facility Visit 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (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 Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter
2021-09-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-05-11 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-02-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-10-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-09-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-02-27 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-09-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-02-12 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-09-24 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-04-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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