Smart Start Academy - Conway AR Child Care Center

643 Reedy Rd , Conway AR 72034
(501) 336-6650

About the Provider

Description: SMART START ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in Conway AR, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool; School Age; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 30981
  • Capacity: 44
  • Age Range: Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$37.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$37.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$37.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: 1000 E Siebenmorgen Rd, Conway 72302
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Hanna Keeney (hanna.keeney@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-07-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-06-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-22 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-07-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-02-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-01-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-01-08 Facility Visit 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 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
2020-12-29 Facility Complaint 100.102.1 - 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:
2020-12-29 Facility Visit 100.102.1.b.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:Revocation or suspension of a license or church exempt status
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 child care facility Prior to employment and every two (2) 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 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
600.603.1.b.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Education, training and experience, including a copy of the GED or high school diploma (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 facilitys operating schedule if they do not operate year round.
600.603.1.j.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Documentation of new employee evaluations.
2020-06-05 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-11-15 Facility Visit 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.

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