Licensed Child Care Family Home
✓ Licensed
Children First Family Home Daycare
Forrest City, AR
· Saint Francis County
FERNWOOD ST,
Forrest City, AR 72335
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months, Toddler 18 to 36 Months, Preschool 30 to 72 Months, School Age 60 to 156 Months
Rate Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months: $25.00 per Day (Night Care); Infant 0 to 18 Months: $35.00 per Day (Weekend Care); Infant 0 to 18 Months: $10.53 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Infant 0 to 18 Months: $39.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $38.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $9.83 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $35.00 per Day (Weekend Care); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $23.00 per Day (Night Care); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $33.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $30.00 per Day (Weekend Care); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $8.70 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $21.00 per Day (Night Care); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $20.50 per Day (Night Care); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $28.00 per Day (Weekend Care); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $31.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $9.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours)
Type of Care
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Level 2
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Family Home
Active License
License Number
25972
Licensed Since
2009
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Stephanie Courtney
District Office
PO Box 5670, Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Reviews
The Best
2017-09-24 02:06:13
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Children first is the best daycare in town. The owner is really friendly and great with the kids.. Im so glad I choose Children First... She keeps me informed with everything that goes on with my child... We love her.....,
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About the Provider
Children First Family Home Daycare is a Licensed Child Care Family Home in FORREST CITY AR, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant 0 to 18 Months, Toddler 18 to 36 Months, Preschool 30 to 72 Months, School Age 60 to 156 Months. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Level 2 Better Beginnings;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Facility Visit | 100.108.1.a - The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Each applicant to own or operate a licensed home - at application and every two (2) years thereafter |
| 2026-02-23 | Facility Visit | 100.109.1.a - The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal records 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 the nationwide check.) 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 Licensed Home At initial application and every five (5) years thereafter |
| 2026-02-23 | Facility Visit | 100.109.2.a - Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check including the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry, conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years. (A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees.)Each applicant to own or operate a Licensed Home At application and every five (5) years thereafter |
| 2026-02-23 | Facility Visit | 300.303.7.a - All caregivers, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed. 1. Introduction (eight (8) clock hours):Proper supervision of children; Behavioral guidance practices; Safe sleep practices for infants; Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carter’s Law, Act 1208); Appropriately responding to a crying, fussy, infant or child; Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location, and use of fire extinguishers; Mandated reporter training; Administering medication; Caring for children with special needs or care plans; Transportation and car seat safety; Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; Prevention and control of infectious diseases; Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; Nutritional and physical activities; Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; Basic child development; and The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. |
| 2025-06-17 | Facility Visit | - - No Violations Cited |
| 2023-06-09 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-02-27 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2022-12-13 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
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