Hales Day Care - Stephens AR Licensed Child Care Family Home

HUNTER ST , STEPHENS AR 71764
(870) 786-5444

About the Provider

Description: HALES DAY CARE is a Licensed Child Care Family Home in STEPHENS AR, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 22924
  • Capacity: 10
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$7.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$15.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$7.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$15.00 per Day (Weekend Care) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$7.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$15.00 per Day (Weekend Care) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$7.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$15.00 per Day (Weekend Care)
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Licensed Child Care Family Home
  • District Office: PO Bx 718, Camden 71711
  • District Office Phone: (870) 454-6660 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Launa Radford (launa.radford@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-08-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-03-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-10-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-11-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-06-02 Facility Visit 1200.1201.7.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly;
1200.1201.9.a.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:List of emergency numbers;
1200.1201.9.d.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:First aid kit (requirement 1101.9) with extra gloves;
1200.1201.9.e.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Kleenex;
1200.1201.9.f.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Battery powered flashlight and extra batteries;
1200.1201.9.g.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Battery powered radio and extra batteries;
1200.1201.9.h.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Hand sanitizer;
1200.1201.9.i.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Notepad and pens or pencils;
1200.1201.9.j.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Whistle;
1200.1201.9.k.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Disposable cups;
1200.1201.9.l.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Wet wipes; and
1200.1201.9.m.The Child Care Family Home shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during real emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all caregivers shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:Emergency survival blanket.
300.303.8.a.At least one (1) caregiver who has a current certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization shall be on site at all times. If the home serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines;
2021-04-21 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-12-04 Facility Visit 1200.1201.7.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly
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.)
600.602.1.b.Caregiver records shall contain the following:Documentation of high school diploma or GED, and continuing education hours (If these documents are no longer available, proof of reasonable effort to obtain the documentation is acceptable.) (Clarification: Training hours will be counted on a calendar year basis or by the homes operating schedule if they do not operate year round.)
600.602.1.c.Caregiver records shall contain the following:Documentation of the initiation of all required background checks and results obtained
2019-12-17 Facility Visit 600.601.3.a.Home records that are required to be kept are as follows:Attendance records on all children to include the date and time of arrival and departure and daily parental signatures on the sign in and out forms
600.602.1.c.Caregiver records shall contain the following:Documentation of the initiation of all required background checks and results obtained
2019-08-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-08-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-04-16 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
1200.1201.11.Electrical outlets shall be guarded. Protective caps, if used, shall be large enough to prevent swallowing.
1200.1201.15.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.) Supplies used for childrens activities shall be carefully supervised.
600.603.1.Enrollment information shall be obtained for each child before admission.
600.603.3.e.Medical Records shall include:An authorized record of up-to-date immunizations or documentation of a religious, medial or philosophical exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health (The caregiver shall maintain a roster of children who have not completed the minimum immunization requirements. A current immunization schedule is provided in the appendix of this publication.)
900.901.4.The play area/outdoor learning area shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed and provide at least 75 square feet per child present on the playground at any time.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2018-08-30 Facility Visit 400.401.1.There shall be a posted daily schedule, which includes age-appropriate activities, including alternating periods of active play and quiet activities throughout the day.
600.601.3.k.Home records that are required to be kept are as follows:Plans and procedures of Emergency Preparedness
600.603.3.e.Medical Records shall include:An authorized record of up-to-date immunizations or documentation of a religious, medial or philosophical exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health (The caregiver shall maintain a roster of children who have not completed the minimum immunization requirements. A current immunization schedule is provided in the appendix of this publication.)

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