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Desoto School

497 Thunderbird Dr., West Helena, AR 72390
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994

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About Desoto School

Desoto School is a licensed child care center in West Helena, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 1, 1994, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:55 AM to 3:05 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k and preschool.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
Tuesday7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
Wednesday7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
Thursday7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
Friday7:55 AM to 3:05 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Desoto School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Desoto School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1994
License number
#5920
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.01 All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

  4. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 27, 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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Questions about Desoto School

Is Desoto School licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 1, 1994.

When was Desoto School last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Desoto School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Desoto School care for?

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

Does Desoto School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Desoto School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:55 AM to 3:05 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Desoto School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 572-6717 to ask.

What is Desoto School's phone number?

(870) 572-6717.

Where is Desoto School?

497 Thunderbird Dr., West Helena, AR 72390. The nearest other daycare we list is Wallace Childcare EHS, 0.5 miles away.

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