ELMWOOD SCHOOL OF THE 21ST CENTURY - Paragould AR Child Care Center

427 E. POPLAR , PARAGOULD AR 72450
(870) 236-8064

About the Provider

Description: The School of the 21st Century is a comprehensive, high quality, affordable early childhood care and education plan that brings together an umbrella of services for the benefits of children and their families for 246 days a year.The core components of the School of the 21st Century consist of: * Home Visitation * Before/After/Vacation care for school-age children * Preschool 3-5 year olds * Early Care and Education for Infant – 36 months * Information and Referral * Health Related Services * Parent Education and Involvement

Additional Information: ABC Facility; 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 10335
  • Capacity: 141
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$25.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$14.00 per Day (Night Care) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$15.00 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-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$12.00 per Day (Night Care) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$14.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$5.00 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)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler
  • District Office: 702 Main Street, Little Rock 72201
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Paula Swindle (paula.swindle@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-06-21 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-24 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-08 Facility Visit Bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants prior to rest and naptime to reduce the risk of entanglement and strangulation while the child is sleeping.
2021-10-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-07-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-11-06 Facility Visit 100.109.1.b.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.Staff members and applicants for employment in a child care facility Prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter
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 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
100.110.2.b.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
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
900.902.9.Equipment shall not have protrusion hazards. (A protrusion is a projection which, when tested, is found to be a hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a user who impacts it.)
2020-02-25 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-01-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-11-22 Facility Visit 300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation (unless the staff has prior documented training in the required areas).Introduction (8 clock hours) to be completed before being left alone with children: a. Proper supervision of children b. Behavioral guidance practices c. Safe sleep practices for infants d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208) e. Appropriately responding to a crying/fussy infant/child f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers. g. Mandated reporter training h. Administering medication i. Caring for children with special needs / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals
2019-10-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-10-03 Facility Visit 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.
300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation (unless the staff has prior documented training in the required areas).Introduction (8 clock hours) to be completed before being left alone with children: a. Proper supervision of children b. Behavioral guidance practices c. Safe sleep practices for infants d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208) e. Appropriately responding to a crying/fussy infant/child f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers. g. Mandated reporter training h. Administering medication i. Caring for children with special needs / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals

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