Stepping Stones Private Preschool - Paragould AR Child Care Center

401 NORTH 23RD STREET SUITE 2 , PARAGOULD AR 72450
(870) 243-1216

About the Provider

Description: STEPPING STONES PRIVATE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PARAGOULD AR, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 0 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 35678
  • Capacity: 42
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: 702 Main Street, Little Rock 72201
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Paula Swindle (paula.swindle@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-10-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-06-28 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-10-13 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-11-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-07-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-07-14 Facility Visit 300.303.2.a.Staff members in a child care center shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Exceptions may be allowed for individuals sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age to work in a center if they meet all of the following criteria:The individual shall not have disciplinary control over children;
2021-05-12 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-04-21 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.
2021-02-05 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-01-06 Facility Visit 300.302.3.A Director, or Assistant Director/Site Supervisor, who meets director qualifications, must be present at each licensed site a minimum of 50% of the centers primary operational day, on a routine basis.
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 (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/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 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 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.Introduction (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/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 specia
2020-11-17 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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