Princeton Prep Academy - Fort Smith AR Child Care Center

7917 Hwy 271 South , Fort Smith AR 72908
(479) 434-2138

About the Provider

Description:

Our program strives to nurture each child's growth and education in a stimulating and caring learning environment. This environment gives children the opportunity to develop linguistic, social, physical and cognitive skills. The center helps children feel good about themselves and their abilities, which fosters the development of creativity and a strong sense of identity and competence. The program also values close working relationships with parents as a necessity in attaining program goals.

Additional Information:

1 Stars Better Beginnings;


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 29458
  • Capacity: 50
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$28.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$36.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$32.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$33.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$22.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$30.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$34.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$34.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours)
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Preschool , Infant / Toddler
  • District Office: 714 Cloverleaf Circle, Van Buren 72956
  • District Office Phone: (479) 474-7595 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Catrina Dye ([email protected])

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-08-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-06-21 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-03-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-11-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-08-02 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-03-29 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. 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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every two (2) years thereafter
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 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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At initial application and every five (5) years 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.a.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.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every five (5) years thereafter
2021-03-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-10-20 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-06-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-03-11 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-10-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-10-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-06-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-02-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-11-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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