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Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program

1604 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 719235.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program

Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program is a licensed child care center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 7, 2020, for up to 102 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2020
License number
#35325
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 3

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 19, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.2 Physical punishment shall not be administered to children.

    • 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:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a 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:

  2. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo 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 Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program

Is Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 7, 2020.

When was Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 246-7301 to ask.

What is Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program's phone number?

(870) 246-7301.

Where is Dawson Arkadelphia Arkansas Better Chance Program?

1604 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The nearest other daycare we list is Happyland Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

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