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ARcare Center for Education

900 N Main St, Searcy, AR 721434.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
222
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About ARcare Center for Education

ARcare Center for Education is a licensed child care center in Searcy, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since March 30, 2023, for up to 222 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
222 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity222 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ARcare Center for Education has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ARcare Center for Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
222 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#00046629
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 15 of 28 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 21, 2026Visit1 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:

  2. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 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:

  3. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.4 There shall be a total of thirty (30) minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. This could be included in outdoor play time if it meets this criterion. See Division website.

  7. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.4 There shall be a total of thirty (30) minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. This could be included in outdoor play time if it meets this criterion. See Division website.

  8. Mar 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.14.*1 Any vehicles designed or used to transport more than seven (7) passengers and one (1) driver must have approved child safety alarm devices installed. These devices must be properly maintained in working order at all times. Vehicles in service at licensed facilities prior to July 1, 2005, shall have the alarm installed by a qualified technician or mechanic no later than December 31, 2005. On or after July 1, 2005, all vehicles at newly licensed facilities and newly acquired vehicles at existing facilities shall have a child safety alarm installed before placing the vehicle in service. The Child Care Licensing Unit shall maintain a list of approved alarm systems. Clarification – * The alarm system shall be installed so that the driver must walk to the very back of the vehicle to reach the switch that deactivates the alarm. Alarm switches installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. * The alarm system may be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by a recognized electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer’s recommendations. * The time delay from activation of the alarm until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one (1) minute. Any of the following three (3) options are acceptable to meet the intent of Act 1979 when children are being delivered at the facility. Other options must be approved by the Licensing Unit.

    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.9 Any child who is less than six (6) years old or weighs less than sixty pounds (60 lbs.) shall be restrained in a child passenger safety seat. Any child who is at least six (6) years or weights at least sixty pounds (60 lbs.) must be restrained by a safety belt. (Act 470 of 2001). Conventional school busses are exempt from this requirement except for the transportation of infants and toddlers. (See #1302.2) Child passenger safety seats shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

  9. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.702.10 Bottles and “sippy cups” shall be labeled with the child’s name and shall be refrigerated.

  10. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Nov 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 900.901.7 There shall be equipment and activities appropriate for the age and number of children enrolled in the facility.

  2. Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 900.901.7 There shall be equipment and activities appropriate for the age and number of children enrolled in the facility.

  3. Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.l 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:

  4. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  8. Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.n 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:

  9. Mar 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.604.1.h 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:

  11. Jan 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  12. Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  13. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  14. Sep 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 19, 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 ARcare Center for Education

Is ARcare Center for Education licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 30, 2023.

When was ARcare Center for Education last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ARcare Center for Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 15 of 28 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 ARcare Center for Education care for?

222, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ARcare Center for Education accept child care subsidies?

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

What are ARcare Center for Education's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ARcare Center for Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 462-3483 to ask.

What is ARcare Center for Education's phone number?

(501) 462-3483.

Where is ARcare Center for Education?

900 N Main St, Searcy, AR 72143. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Church Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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