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First Place Academy

Van Buren, AR · Crawford County
1121 E Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
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Quick Facts

Capacity
97 children
Age Range
Preschool 30 to 72 Months
Rate Range
Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $18.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
Type of Care
Preschool
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Level 0

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Contact Information

📞 (479) 719-9050
1121 E Main St
Van Buren, AR 72956
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
25747
License Holder
First Baptist Church
Licensed Since
2008
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Shelly Cole
District Office
603 West First Street, Lavaca, Arkansas 72941

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About the Provider

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First Baptist Church provides a Christian atmosphere for children where they are given the opportunity to become aware of God so that they can respond to Him in faith and love through our First Place Academy. This will enable them to grow as children of God rooted in the Christian faith. Spiritual concepts are woven throughout the day's instruction in Bible Stories, songs and scripture.
Additional Information: Level 0 Better Beginnings;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2026-04-30 Facility Visit 300.306.4.02 - 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.All staff shall have fifteen (15) hours of job specific training each year, including child development training, for the ages of children they work with. This shall be training focused on their job responsibilities, such as “Hands on Routine Care” for infants, or “Basics of Assessment” for preschool staff. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.
2025-11-04 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2025-08-28 Facility Visit 300.301.9 - The use of cell phones by staff while supervising children shall be prohibited except in emergency situations.
2025-08-28 Facility Visit 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.;
2023-04-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-10-27 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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