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Character Kids

807 SE 14th St, Bentonville, AR 727124.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
139
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2005
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About Character Kids

Character Kids is a licensed school-age program in Bentonville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 19, 2005, for up to 139 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
139 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity139 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Character Kids has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Character Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Out of School Time
Capacity
139 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#23427
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.3.a All participants shall be adequately supervised at all times. Though participants are generally required to be within the sight or hearing of staff, Out-of-School Time (OST) participants, second grade and above, may be provided opportunities to take part in short-term activities not within the sight and hearing of OST staff. Such short-term activities include but are not limited to going to a restroom, transitioning to other activities, returning to a classroom within a school building, etc. In order to minimize the risks associated with such short-term activities, the following provisions must be adhered to:

  3. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Dec 4, 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 Character Kids

Is Character Kids licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 19, 2005.

When was Character Kids last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Character Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 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 Character Kids care for?

139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Character Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Character Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Character Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 899-4888 to ask.

What is Character Kids' phone number?

(479) 899-4888.

Where is Character Kids?

807 SE 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712. The nearest other daycare we list is Dock Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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