East Main Kindergarten - El Dorado AR Child Care Center

1416 EAST MAIN STREET , EL DORADO AR 71730
(870) 862-8311

About the Provider

Description: EAST MAIN KINDERGARTEN is a Child Care Center in EL DORADO AR, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; . The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 779
  • Capacity: 53
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$7.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$7.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$12.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours)
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: 3809 Airport Plaza, Texarkana 71854
  • District Office Phone: (870) 330-8266 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Terri Grice (terri.grice@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-08-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-07-11 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
2023-07-06 Facility Complaint 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 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
2023-07-06 Facility Visit 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.Staff and applicants for employment in a child care facility Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter
2023-06-08 Facility Visit There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:The table shall be equipped with a raised edge or other provision to help reduce the risk of a child rolling off of the table.
2021-10-20 Facility Visit 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;
2021-10-12 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.)
300.301.13.Group size shall be limited to two (2) times the number of children allowed with one (1) staff member. This does not apply to periodic or special group activities. (Existing structures licensed prior to November 1, 2002 are exempt from this requirement. However, any expansions, additions, or any newly licensed structures effective November 1, 2002 shall be in compliance.)
300.301.2.a.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children: Birth 18 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 5
300.301.2.c.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children: 2 - 3 years Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 12
300.301.4.Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.
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.
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;
600.604.1.a.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:Application form which includes childs name, date of birth, and address, name of parent or guardian, telephone numbers (home and business), work hours of parents or guardians, and date of enrollment in facility;
600.604.1.c.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:Name, address, and telephone of childs physician or emergency care facility;
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 or equipment, or other objects that could be harmful or dangerous, if they are determined to be accessible to children.)
2021-06-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-05-27 Facility Visit 1000.1003.9.An individually labeled crib or safe playpen with a waterproof mattress shall be provided for each child less than twelve (12) months of age. A bassinet shall not be used. (Please note that the CPSC does not recommend the use of playpens in licensed child care.)
1100.1103.2.There shall be at least one (1) sink in each infant and toddler room for ages under eighteen (18) months for diapering.
1200.1201.7.b.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced on separate days and at different times of the day;
300.301.4.Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.
400.401.3.There shall be a written daily schedule posted in each classroom, listing developmentally appropriate activities for children. The program shall offer alternating periods of active play and quiet times throughout the day.
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;
700.702.2.Feedings for all children up to twelve (12) months of age shall be documented by the caregiver and available for review by the parent. This documentation shall continue for all children older than twelve (12) months of age who are still being given bottles.
2021-01-27 Facility Visit 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
2020-08-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-02-28 Facility Visit 1100.1101.18.The facility shall be free of insects, rodents and pests.
2020-02-14 Facility Visit 300.301.4.Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.
300.301.6.In a group containing children of different ages, the staff/child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.
2020-02-12 Facility Complaint 300.301.6 - In a group containing children of different ages, the staff/child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.

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