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ABC Preschool at Lincoln

149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR 723355.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About ABC Preschool at Lincoln

ABC Preschool at Lincoln is a licensed child care center in Forrest City, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 2, 2017, for up to 206 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
206 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Preschool at Lincoln has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ABC Preschool at Lincoln

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
206 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2017
License number
#30467
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 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.

  3. Jun 4, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 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.

  4. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 4, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.604.1.i 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. Children’s records shall contain the following information:

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 200.201.3 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children.

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  7. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.604.1.i 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. Children’s records shall contain the following information:

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 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.

  6. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ABC Preschool at Lincoln

Is ABC Preschool at Lincoln licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 2, 2017.

When was ABC Preschool at Lincoln last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Preschool at Lincoln had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can ABC Preschool at Lincoln care for?

206, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does ABC Preschool at Lincoln accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Preschool at Lincoln's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Preschool at Lincoln cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 261-1807 to ask.

What is ABC Preschool at Lincoln's phone number?

(870) 261-1807.

Where is ABC Preschool at Lincoln?

149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR 72335. The nearest other daycare we list is Starkey Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).