Global Academy - West Memphis AR Child Care Center

301 N 7th Street , West Memphis AR 72301
(870) 702-7530

About the Provider

Description: Global Academy aims to color the future bright through their promised of "Educating our future".

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 27416
  • Capacity: 124
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$40.00 per Day (Night Care) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$23.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$35.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$40.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$37.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$37.00 per Day (Night Care) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$21.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$32.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$35.00 per Day (Night Care) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$30.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$19.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$25.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$30.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$35.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$22.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$34.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$39.00 per Day (Night Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$22.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$39.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$39.00 per Day (Night Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$39.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$34.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler
  • District Office: 401 South College Blvd, West Memphis 72301
  • District Office Phone: (870) 400-0829 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Brittany Hopper (brittany.hopper@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-08-03 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-05-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-01-27 Facility Visit Bottles shall not be propped. Infants under six (6) months of age shall be held while being bottle-fed.
2022-11-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-11 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-05 Facility Visit 1000.1002.1.There shall be a labeled, individual cot or mat, bottom sheet, and adequate cover for each child in care during rest time.
1000.1003.7.Bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants prior to rest and naptime to reduce the risk of entanglement and strangulation while the child is sleeping.
1200.1201.16.All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in childrens or staff bathrooms.)
1200.1201.19.Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.
1200.1202.2.Pacifiers, if used, shall not be secured around the neck by a cord or any other means that could represent a strangulation hazard.
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.
300.303.3.All staff members who work directly with children shall have a high school diploma or GED.
300.306.4.01.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.Introduction (eight (8) clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children; b. Behavioral guidance practices; c. Safe sleep practices for infants; d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208); e. Appropriately responding to a crying or fussy infant or child; f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers; g. Mandated reporter training; h. Administering medication; i. Caring for children with special needs or care plans; j. Transportation and car seat safety; k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases; m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; n. Nutrition and physical activities; o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; p. Basic child development; and q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.
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 (ADH) (Updated immunization schedules will be provided as changes are received from the ADH);
2021-05-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-13 Facility Visit 900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2020-12-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-08-15 Facility Visit 100.109.1.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 for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Each applicant to own or operate a child At application and every two years thereafter care facility
100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Staff members and applicants for At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter employment in a child care facility
100.110.1.a.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 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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility Initial application only
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 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 Within 10 days of hire/start date
100.110.2.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police.Staff and applicants for employment in a child care facility Within 10 days of hire/start date and every 5 years thereafter
1100.1101.22.A roster shall be maintained on infants and toddlers who have not completed the minimum immunization requirements and parents shall be notified of the needed immunization(s).
600.603.1.f.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Documented training or continuing education; i.e., orientation, in-service training, and workshop documentation, which shall include title of workshop, presenter, hours of training and date
2020-07-27 Facility Visit 1200.1201.6.e.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:During all hours when children are in care (evenings, nights, weekends, etc.)
400.401.3.There shall be a written daily schedule posted in each classroom, listing developmentally appropriate activities for children. The program shall offer alternating periods of active play and quiet times throughout the day.
2020-06-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-03-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-02-28 Facility Visit 1300.1301.13.To insure that children have safely arrived in the appropriate classroom, the transportation roster shall be reviewed by the Director or designee and compared with classroom attendance records. The Director or designee shall sign off on the transportation roster to verify that all children have safely transitioned from the vehicle to the classroom.
1300.1301.3.c.Staff transporting children shall meet the following requirements:Successfully completed the training course in Driver Safety that is offered or approved by the Division prior to transporting children (Verification of the completed course in Driver Safety shall be maintained on site in the staffs record.)

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