Lincoln Child Care Center - Fort Smith AR Child Care Center

1415 NORTH 9TH ST. , FORT SMITH AR 72902
(479) 782-4997

About the Provider

Description: Lincoln Childcare Center is the only non-profit that provides vital Quality Childcare to low-income families on a sliding scale. The need for the services we provide is great, because for many in the Fort Smith Area, affordable childcare does not exist. As a result, many small children are often left at home under the supervision of older siblings who should be in school. Worse yet, there are cases where these children are left alone at home.

Additional Information: ABC Facility; 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 963
  • Capacity: 130
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$17.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$15.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$13.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$16.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$16.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$5.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: 616 Garrison AVE, Fort Smith 72901
  • District Office Phone: (479) 424-5610 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Brittney Walker ([email protected])

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-05-25 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-05-04 Facility Complaint 500.501.5.h - The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.;
2023-05-04 Facility Visit The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.;
2023-05-01 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-07 Facility Visit 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective 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.Staff members and applicants for employment in a Prior to employment and every two (2) years child care facility thereafter
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
100.110.2.b.Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Staff and applicants for employment in a child care facility Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter
2021-09-30 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-09-14 Facility Visit 600.604.1.i.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:A written record of all significant changes in the childs physical or emotional state and accidents, incidents or injuries, indicating the date, location, time of day, area or piece of equipment where the incident occurred (A copy of this shall be given to the parent on the day of occurrence);
2021-09-09 Facility Complaint 600.604.1.i - 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. Children’s records shall contain the following information:A written record of all significant changes in the child’s physical or emotional state and accidents, incidents or injuries, indicating the date, location, time of day, area or piece of equipment where the incident occurred (A copy of this shall be given to the parent on the day of occurrence);
2021-06-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-02-09 Facility Visit 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.
2020-10-21 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-06-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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