St. Johns Pre-k & After School - Hot Springs AR Child Care Center

583 W. GRAND AVE , HOT SPRINGS AR 71901
(501) 624-3171

About the Provider

Description: St. John’s Catholic School is a spiritually centered community, living the charism of the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic/Christian virtues. We are a dynamic academic environment where the love of learning and the pursuit of creative ideas are strongly pursued in a positive atmosphere which reflects and supports family values. Committed and qualified faculty, emphasize high academic achievement while exploring the quest for wisdom. In addition, our school is a place where students are nurtured, respected and encouraged to become service oriented members of our local community.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 10487
  • Capacity: 160
  • Age Range: Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$20.25 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$20.25 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$20.25 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$20.25 per Day (7 Hours or More)
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Preschool , School Age
  • District Office: 115 Stover St, Hot Springs 71913
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Stephani Morrison (stephani.morrison@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-04-18 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-11-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-12-09 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
2021-04-27 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2020-12-11 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-20 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 Within 10 days of hire/start date
1100.1101.27.Children shall be protected from overexposure to the sun. Sunscreen shall be used if needed and as directed by the parent. Suntan lotions and/or sunscreens used for infants/toddlers and preschool children shall be kept out of the childrens reach and shall be administered only with written parental permission. School age children may apply sunscreen to themselves with supervision. Blanket permission may be obtained annually.
300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation (unless the staff has prior documented training in the required areas).Introduction (8 clock hours) to be completed before being left alone with children: 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/fussy infant/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 / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals
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.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
600.604.1.a.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:Application form which includes childs name, date of birth and address, name of parent or guardian, telephone numbers (home and business), work hours of parents or guardians, and date of enrollment in facility
800.801.4.All space used by a center shall be kept clean and free of hazardous or potentially hazardous objects. (These objects include, but are not limited to, poisonous substances, firearms, explosives, broken toys/equipment, or other objects that could be harmful or dangerous, if they are determined to be accessible to children.)
2019-08-02 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-07-29 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-01-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-10-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-09-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-05-16 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2018-01-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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