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Acorn Preschool

143 Polk 96, Mena, AR 71953
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2004
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About Acorn Preschool

Acorn Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mena, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 16, 2004, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

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
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Acorn Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Acorn Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2004
License number
#22653
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 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. Mar 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.11 Rosters listing the date, the names, and the ages or dates, of birth of all children being transported as well as the name of the driver and any other staff member on the vehicle shall be maintained. These rosters shall be used to check children on and off the vehicle when they are picked up and dropped off at home, school, etc. and when they arrive at and leave the facility. Transportation rosters shall be kept by the facility and available for review for one (1) year.

  2. Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.11 Rosters listing the date, the names, and the ages or dates, of birth of all children being transported as well as the name of the driver and any other staff member on the vehicle shall be maintained. These rosters shall be used to check children on and off the vehicle when they are picked up and dropped off at home, school, etc. and when they arrive at and leave the facility. Transportation rosters shall be kept by the facility and available for review for one (1) year.

  3. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 Acorn Preschool

Is Acorn Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 16, 2004.

When was Acorn Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acorn Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 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 Acorn Preschool care for?

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

Does Acorn Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Acorn Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Acorn Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 216-1341 to ask.

What is Acorn Preschool's phone number?

(479) 216-1341.

Where is Acorn Preschool?

143 Polk 96, Mena, AR 71953. The nearest other daycare we list is AEL Mena, 8.4 miles away.

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