Fum Child Enrichment Center - Fort Smith AR Child Care Center

200 N. 15TH , FORT SMITH AR 72901
(479) 782-1574

About the Provider

Description: First United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to building life-long learners from newborns until children are kindergarten-ready in a nurturing, Christian environment. We strive to provide the highest quality care, developmentally appropriate activities, and experiences based on individual needs that will prepare children for success in school and life.The Center accepts children of ages six weeks until they are kindergarten-ready. We also offer a school-age program during the summer months.

Additional Information: 3 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 22949
  • Capacity: 81
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$24.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler
  • District Office: 714 Cloverleaf Circle, Van Buren 72956
  • District Office Phone: (479) 474-7595 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Catrina Dye (catrina.dye@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-07-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-06-02 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-03-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-09 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-02-15 Facility Complaint 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.
2021-11-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-05-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-14 Facility Visit 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (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
2021-02-11 Facility Visit 1200.1201.7.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly;
2020-11-02 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-06-16 Facility Visit 1200.1201.18.All bags belonging to children shall be checked on arrival to eliminate possible hazards.
2020-03-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-11-15 Facility Visit 600.604.1.h.The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Childrens records shall contain the following information:An authorized record of up-to-date immunizations or documentation of a religious, medical or philosophical exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health (Updated immunization schedules will be provided as changes are received from the Arkansas Department of Health.)
2019-06-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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