FIRST STEP INC.

Quick Facts

Capacity

272 children

Age Range

Infant/Toddler; Preschool

Type of Care

Infant / Toddler , Preschool

Subsidized Program

Does not participate

Food Program

Does not participate

State Rating

Level 3

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Contact Information

📞 (870) 352-7975

1717 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

Fordyce, AR 71742

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✓ Licensed Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)

Active License

License Number

16697

Issued By

Arkansas Department of Human Services

Licensor

Angela Johnson

District Office

PO Box 1437Slot 408, Little Rock, AR 72203

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About the Provider

If your child has developmental delays or any of a number of other developmental concerns, you want him or her to be as prepared as possible to attend public school.We use creative strategies and professional expertise to work alongside each child, encouraging him or her to develop a sense of pride and accomplishmentâ€”something that sometimes can be difficult for children with developmental delays to reach on their own.

Additional Information: Level 3 Better Beginnings;

Hours of Operation

Monday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date	Type	Details

2023-05-15	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2023-02-14	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2022-11-17	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2017-08-15	Facility Complaint	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 manufacturer’s guidelines.

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