Little Friends Childcare
Farmington, AR 72730 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Cadence Academy Preschool of Fayetteville is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 20, 2013, for up to 239 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Cadence Academy Montessori, Gilbert: 6 weeks - 6 years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 239 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cadence Academy Preschool of Fayetteville has not listed its tuition.
State record
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 13 of 24 visits · 15 rules in all
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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Rule 500.501.5.i 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:
Rule 500.501.5.i 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:
Rule 100.101.5 Reporting Requirements - Owners, operators, staff, therapists, and volunteers are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment and are required to call the Child Maltreatment Hotline at 1-800-482-5964, if they have reason to suspect child maltreatment. Additionally, these same individuals are required by Act 530 of 2019, to notify law enforcement if they have a good faith belief that there is a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a student, employee, or the public, based on a threat made by an individual regarding violence in, or targeted at, a school (child care center) that has been communicated to the person in the course of their professional duties.
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:
Rule 500.501.5.i 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:
Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.
Rule 300.301.2.b The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children
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.
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.
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.
Rule 1200.1201.20 Electrical outlets shall be guarded.
Rule 1200.1201.19 Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.
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.
Rule 1200.1201.19 Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.
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.
Rule 500.501.5.h 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:
Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children
Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:
Rule 500.501.5.h 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:
Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children
Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:
Rule 500.501.5.h 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:
Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children
Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:
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FAQ
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 20, 2013.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 13 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.
239, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 249-6100 to ask.
(479) 249-6100.
4195 W Persimmon St, Fayetteville, AR 72704. The nearest other daycare we list is Donald W. Reynolds School Kids Connection, 0.1 miles away.