Rug-Ratz Preschool, LLC - Benton AR Child Care Center

2220 Highway 229 , Benton AR 72015
(501) 776-3312

About the Provider

Description: Rug-Ratz Preschool, LLC is a Child Care Center in Benton AR, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age; . The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 29221
  • Capacity: 49
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$22.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$22.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$11.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$17.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$22.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: 1222 W 6th Street, Pine Bluff 71601
  • District Office Phone: (870) 939-4008 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Preselfannie Taylor (preselfannie.taylor.dccece@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-08-18 Facility Visit 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
2023-04-12 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-14 Facility Visit 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.
2021-12-07 Facility Visit 1200.1201.23.The facility shall maintain smoke detectors and fire extinguishers as required by the Fire Department. Smoke detectors shall be kept in working order at all times.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2021-08-24 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
1100.1101.17.Garbage and soiled diapers shall be kept in closed containers. Garbage and trash shall be removed from the center daily and from the grounds at least once a week.
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.)
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.
2021-04-20 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.
2020-10-07 Facility Visit 100.102.1.a.Child Care Centers shall maintain compliance with the licensing requirements at all times. To be in substantial compliance, the Child Care Center shall meet all essential standards necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the children attending the Child Care Center. Essential standards include but are not limited to those relating to issues involving fire, health, safety, nutrition, discipline, staff/child ratio and space. Failure to comply with any of the licensing requirements for Child Care Centers may result in any of the following adverse actions:Denial of an application for a license or for church exempt status
2020-06-30 Facility Visit 1000.1003.1.Sleeping infants & toddlers shall be visually monitored at all times and physically checked regularly for breathing.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2019-12-02 Facility Visit 900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2019-06-20 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-04-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-09-20 Facility Visit 1200.1201.19.Electrical outlets shall be guarded.
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
2018-06-28 Facility Complaint 700.702.5 - Infants no longer held for feeding shall either sit in low chairs at low tables or in infant seats with trays, or in high chairs with wide bases. Safety straps shall be used if directed by the manufacturer.
2018-06-28 Facility Visit 1000.1001.1.All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture and equipment that is used by, or around, children.
300.301.4.Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.
700.702.9.Bottles shall not be propped. Infants under six months of age shall be held while being bottle-fed.
2018-06-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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