Dawson Co-op/benton Abc - Benton AR Child Care Center

536 RIVER STREET , BENTON AR 72015
(501) 778-3300

About the Provider

Description: The Dawson ABCSS Pre-K Program will provide learning in local schools and communities that support children to develop the strength and skills necessary for them to construct their own knowledge and prepare them for their kindergarten school environment.Entrance Requirements for Pine Haven Elementary:Proof of Age ,Proof of Residence, Social Security Number,Shot Records ,Physical Assessment , Related Health Information .

Additional Information: ABC Facility; 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 25012
  • Capacity: 100
  • Age Range: Preschool;
  • State Rating: 6
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool
  • District Office: 1222 W 6th Street, Pine Bluff 71601
  • District Office Phone: (870) 939-4008 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Preselfannie Taylor (preselfannie.taylor.dccece@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-01 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-01 Facility Visit 100.109.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. 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 child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every two (2) years thereafter
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 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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At initial application and every five (5) years thereafter
100.110.2.a.Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes 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. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every five (5) years thereafter
2020-12-17 Facility Visit 1200.1201.16.All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in childrens or staff bathrooms.)
1200.1201.7.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly
2020-03-02 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-02-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-20 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-11-01 Facility Visit 1200.1201.18.Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.
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.
600.604.1.i.The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Childrens records shall contain the following information:A written record of all significant changes in the childs physical or emotional state and accidents, incidents or injuries, indicating the date, location, time of day, area or piece of equipment where the incident occurred (A copy of this shall be given to the parent on the day of occurrence.)
2019-10-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-10-28 Facility Visit 1200.1201.21.Staff shall be instructed in the use of fire extinguishers.
2019-10-03 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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