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Carlew Templeton Head Start

3119 Highway 367 North, Newport, AR 721121.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2013
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About Carlew Templeton Head Start

Carlew Templeton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Newport, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 16, 2013, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

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
107 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carlew Templeton Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Carlew Templeton Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2013
License number
#28964
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules 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:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      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:

  4. Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules 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:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      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:

  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 21, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.2 Physical punishment shall not be administered to children.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 200.201.3 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children.

  2. May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.2 Physical punishment shall not be administered to children.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 200.201.3 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children.

  3. Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 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 Carlew Templeton Head Start

Is Carlew Templeton Head Start licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 16, 2013.

When was Carlew Templeton Head Start last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carlew Templeton Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 16 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 Carlew Templeton Head Start care for?

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

Does Carlew Templeton Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Carlew Templeton Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carlew Templeton Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 931-1172 to ask.

What is Carlew Templeton Head Start's phone number?

(870) 931-1172.

Where is Carlew Templeton Head Start?

3119 Highway 367 North, Newport, AR 72112. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidspot Jackson County, 1.5 miles away.

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