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Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT) ✓ Licensed

First Step Inc

Fordyce, AR · Dallas County
1717 INDUSTRIAL DR, Fordyce, AR 71742
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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 DR
Fordyce, AR 71742
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✓ Licensed Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)
Active License
License Number
16697
License Holder
FIRST STEP INC
Licensed Since
2025
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Angela Johnson
District Office
PO Box 1437Slot 408, Little Rock, AR 72203
District Office: (501) 320-6408 Last verified September 16, 2026

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About the Provider

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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 accomplishment—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
2026-05-18 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.;
2026-05-18 Facility Visit 200.201.4.2 - Subparts 1 and 2(A) An EIDT must comply with all requirements of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. (B) A violation of the applicable Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers constitutes a violation of these standards.
2026-04-01 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
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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