Lee Academy Preschool - Marianna AR Child Care Center

973 HWY 243 , MARIANNA AR 72360
(870) 295-3444

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Lee Academy in Marianna, Arkansas. Lee Academy is an independent, co-educational college-preparatory school committed to educational excellence for students from Preschool through the twelfth grade. The school strives to provi de a challenging curriculum within a highly supportive environment. The school encourages its students to become creative, independent thinkers, and the students are expected to take responsibility for their academic and social choices.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7439
  • Capacity: 37
  • Age Range: Preschool;
  • Rate Range Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$24.51 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Preschool
  • 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
2023-09-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-01-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-03-16 Facility Visit 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;
600.603.1.g.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Initiation of Criminal Record Checks and Central Registry Checks and the results obtained when received;
2020-08-20 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-11-06 Facility Visit 100.109.1.f.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.Therapists or other persons who have routine contact with children Within 10 days of the time they begin to provide services or begin to participate in center activities and every two years thereafter
2019-05-07 Facility Visit 1300.1301.14.*3.Any vehicles designed or used to transport more than seven (7) passengers and one (1) driver must have approved child safety alarm devices installed. These devices must be properly maintained in working order at all times. Vehicles in service at licensed facilities prior to July 1, 2005, shall have the alarm installed by a qualified technician or mechanic no later than December 31, 2005. On or after July 1, 2005, all vehicles at newly licensed facilities and newly acquired vehicles at existing facilities shall have a child safety alarm installed before placing the vehicle in service. The Child Care Licensing Unit shall maintain a list of approved alarm systems. Clarification * The alarm system shall be installed so that the driver must walk to the very back of the vehicle to reach the switch that deactivates the alarm. Alarm switches installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. * The alarm system may be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by a recognized electronics or automotive business in accordance with the devices manufacturers recommendations. * The time delay from activation of the alarm until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. Any of the following three options are acceptable to meet the intent of Act 1979 when children are being delivered at the facility. Other options must be approved by the Licensing Unit.Upon arrival, deactivate the alarm and unload the children. Immediately after unloading, start the vehicle and move it to a different location for final parking. (This will reactivate the alarm and require a final walk through.)
1300.1301.5.Vehicles shall be licensed and maintained in proper working condition including air conditioning and heating systems.
2019-04-05 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-10-01 Facility Visit 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 Initial application only care facility
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 manufacturers guidelines.
900.904.1.Slides shall not have any spaces or gaps between the platform and the slide surface.
2018-03-14 Facility Visit 900.909.3.c.Use zone protective surfacing depths shall be as follows: Minimum compressed loose-fill protective surfacing depths Inches, Loose-Fill Material, Protects to Fall Height of:9 inches- Pea Gravel - Protects to Fall Height of 5 feet

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