First Baptist Church Day Care - Des Arc AR Child Care Center

401 ERWIN STREET , DES ARC AR 72040
(870) 256-4230

About the Provider

Description: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in DES ARC AR, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7755
  • Capacity: 43
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$14.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$14.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$14.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$14.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: P O Box 1437Slot S150, Little Rock 72203
  • District Office Phone: (501) 682-8590 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Amanda Whitney (amanda.whitney@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-04-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-09-14 Facility Visit 300.306.4.01.All new staff, 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.Introduction (eight (8) clock hours) 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 or fussy infant or 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 or care plans; j. Transportation and car seat safety; k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases; m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; n. Nutrition and physical activities; o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; p. Basic child development; and q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.
2021-03-09 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;
2021-02-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-09-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-01-14 Facility Visit 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
2019-10-15 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. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Staff members and applicants for At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter employment in a child care facility
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
300.306.5.a.The Director, Assistant Director/Site Supervisor, and 50% of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and CPR from an approved organization.The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
600.603.1.a.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Name, date of birth, address and telephone number
600.603.1.b.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Education, training and experience, including a copy of the GED or high school diploma (If these documents are no longer available, proof of reasonable effort to obtain the documentation is acceptable.) Clarification: Training hours will be counted on a calendar year basis or by the facilitys operating schedule if they do not operate year round.
600.603.1.c.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Employment related information for previous six (6) years, with written documentation of verification of employment and reference checks
2019-09-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-04-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-12-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-03-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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