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Darnall School

1816 Hinson Loop Rd, Little Rock, AR 722124.0· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025

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About Darnall School

Darnall School is a licensed child care center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since February 7, 2025, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffBackground checks, CPR and first aid required for each and every employee
Daily lifePotty training: Potty Training Support
SafetySecurity on entrances, keypad check-in system, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (School Pick-up)
LanguagesSign language
MoreFounded Since 1948
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Darnall School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Darnall School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#00053255
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 16 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 800.801.10 Floor furnaces, gas heaters, electric heaters, hot radiators, water heaters, air conditioners, and electric fans shall have guards and shall not present a safety hazard. Portable fuel fired heaters shall not be used.

  4. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Darnall School

Is Darnall School licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 7, 2025.

When was Darnall School last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Darnall School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Darnall School care for?

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

Does Darnall School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Darnall School's hours?

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

How much does Darnall School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 225-4462 to ask.

What is Darnall School's phone number?

(501) 225-4462.

Where is Darnall School?

1816 Hinson Loop Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lightdentity Foundation with Otter Creek Community church, 0.2 miles away.

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