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Bearkatz Academy

104 School St, Melbourne, AR 725563.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Bearkatz Academy

Bearkatz Academy is a licensed child care center in Melbourne, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 28, 2016, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
150 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bearkatz Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bearkatz Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#30182
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Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.6 Medication shall be given to children only with signed parental permission which includes date, type, drug name, time and dosage, length of time to give medication, and what the medication is being given for. It shall be in the original container with a child resistant cap, not have an expired date, and be labeled with the child's name. (Aspirin substitutes, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, may be provided by the facility if parental permission has been granted. These medications shall be in the original container.) Staff shall not dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication bottle.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.13 The staff person who administers the medication shall initial the permission slip and record the date, time, and dosage administered.

  4. Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.6 Medication shall be given to children only with signed parental permission which includes date, type, drug name, time and dosage, length of time to give medication, and what the medication is being given for. It shall be in the original container with a child resistant cap, not have an expired date, and be labeled with the child's name. (Aspirin substitutes, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, may be provided by the facility if parental permission has been granted. These medications shall be in the original container.) Staff shall not dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication bottle.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.13 The staff person who administers the medication shall initial the permission slip and record the date, time, and dosage administered.

  5. Jan 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 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. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 26, 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.

  10. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 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.

  8. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 29, 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.

  14. Jan 29, 2024Visit1 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.

  15. 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 Bearkatz Academy

Is Bearkatz Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 28, 2016.

When was Bearkatz Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bearkatz Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 24 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 Bearkatz Academy care for?

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

Does Bearkatz Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bearkatz Academy'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 Bearkatz Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 368-0380 to ask.

What is Bearkatz Academy's phone number?

(870) 368-0380.

Where is Bearkatz Academy?

104 School St, Melbourne, AR 72556. The nearest other daycare we list is NADC Headstart, 0.3 miles away.

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