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ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center

123 Phillips Rd 353, Poplar Grove, AR 723744.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2012

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About ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center

ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2012, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2012
License number
#28445
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Background checks 9

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 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Background checks

      Rule 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 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.

  2. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

    • 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.

  3. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

  4. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Background checks

      Rule 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 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

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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Questions about ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center

Is ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 2012.

When was ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 572-2554 to ask.

What is ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center's phone number?

(870) 572-2554.

Where is ASU Phillips County Early Learning Center?

123 Phillips Rd 353, Poplar Grove, AR 72374. The nearest other daycare we list is Mid-Delta Headstart, 6.2 miles away.

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