Description: GALES PLAYHOUSE is a Licensed Child Care Family Home in FORT SMITH AR, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-15 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-06-28 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-02-26 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2020-12-10 | Facility Visit | 100.108.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Each applicant to own or operate a licensed home - at application and every two (2) years thereafter 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal records check, to be conducted by the FBI, which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of the nationwide check.) 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.Each staff member Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter |
| 2020-11-19 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2020-07-06 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2020-02-28 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-10-15 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-06-12 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-02-20 | Facility Visit | 100.101.7.a.The Licensee shall maintain Child Care Liability insurance and comply with the following requirements:Prior to approval of an application, the applicant shall provide verification of the required coverage to the Licensing Specialist and provide subsequent verification when requested. (Homes licensed prior to the effective date of this revision shall have ninety (90) days to comply with this requirement.) 100.108.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check: (A check or money order, payable to Department of Human Services, must be attached to each notarized form.)Each applicant to own or operate a licensed home - at application and every 2 years thereafter 1100.1104.4.Medicines shall be kept in a locked area. Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children when dispensing. 1200.1202.2.A fire extinguisher with a minimum of five (5) lbs. ABC rating shall be installed in the kitchen area of the home and shall be properly maintained. Caregivers shall know how to operate the extinguisher. (Clarification: These fire extinguishers are required by State Code to be inspected annually and have the approval verification tag attached. An alternative to the inspection is the purchase of a new fire extinguisher annually and retention of the receipt verifying the purchase.) 300.303.7.a.At least one caregiver who has a current certificate of successful completion of first aid and CPR from an approved organization shall be on site at all times. The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. 400.402.12.Pillows (including nursing or boppy pillows), bumpers/bumper pads and stuffed animals shall not be placed in cribs. |
| 2018-11-28 | Facility Visit | 100.108.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check: (A check or money order, payable to Department of Human Services, must be attached to each notarized form.)Each applicant to own or operate a licensed home - at application and every 2 years thereafter |
| 2018-08-01 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2018-07-09 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2018-04-10 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
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