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Busy Being Me Preparatory

706 South Linden Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Busy Being Me Preparatory

Busy Being Me Preparatory is a licensed child care center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 13, 2023, for up to 20 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:30 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 capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Busy Being Me Preparatory

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#00048159
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.01 All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.603.1.b Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

  4. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.602.1.g Facility Records shall be maintained on site and include:

  7. Jul 12, 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.

  8. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Rule 100.103.1.j Application - An application shall be obtained from the Child Care Licensing Unit. The completed application packet shall be submitted to the Child Care Licensing Unit for review and approval. A completed application packet shall consist of:

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 Busy Being Me Preparatory

Is Busy Being Me Preparatory licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 13, 2023.

When was Busy Being Me Preparatory last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Being Me Preparatory had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 10 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 Busy Being Me Preparatory care for?

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

Does Busy Being Me Preparatory accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Being Me Preparatory's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Being Me Preparatory cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 395-7072 to ask.

What is Busy Being Me Preparatory's phone number?

(870) 395-7072.

Where is Busy Being Me Preparatory?

706 South Linden Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy's Kids Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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