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 $12.00 per day (Less Than 7 Hours)
    Infant 0 to 18 Months $18.00 per day (7 Hours or More)
    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 30 to 36 Months $12.00 per day (Less Than 7 Hours)
    Toddler 30 to 36 Months $18.00 per day (7 Hours or More)
    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)
    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)
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: 444 Hwy 425 S., Monticello AR-71657
  • District Office Phone: (870) 367-6835 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Marcella Davis (marcella.davis@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
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.
2020-01-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-20 Facility Visit 300.301.2.a.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Birth 18 months 1 5
2019-11-25 Facility Visit 1100.1101.18.The facility shall be free of insects, rodents and pests.
200.201.5.The facility shall provide a copy of the Kindergarten Readiness Skills Calendar or Checklist, prepared by the Arkansas Department of Education (copies can be requested online, by phone, or by mail from the DHS DCCECE Program Support Unit), to the parents of all three and four year old children enrolled. (Act 825 of 2003) A statement signed by the parent that they have received a copy of the list shall be maintained in the childs record.
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
600.603.1.i.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Verification of First Aid and/or CPR for applicable staff (copy must be on site)
600.604.1.h.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:An authorized record of up-to-date immunizations or documentation of a religious, medical or philosophical exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health (Updated immunization schedules will be provided as changes are received from the Arkansas Department of Health.)
600.604.1.n.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:Documentation of distribution of Shaken Baby Syndrome information to all parents of infants in accordance with Carters Law
900.902.7.All fasteners, including S-hooks, shall be securely tightened or closed.
2019-06-26 Facility Visit 1300.1301.9.Any child who is less than 6 years old or weighs less than 60 pounds shall be restrained in a child passenger safety seat. Any child who is at least 6 years or weighs at least 60 pounds must be restrained by a safety belt. (Act 470 of 2001). Conventional school busses are exempt from this requirement except for the transportation of infants/toddlers. (See #1302.2) Child passenger safety seats shall be used in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
600.602.1.d.Facility Records shall be maintained on site and include:Verification of required commercial vehicle insurance coverage, if applicable
2019-04-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-01-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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