First Step School
407 Carson St, Hot Springs, AR
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Elevate Hot Springs is a licensed school-age program in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 21, 2026, for up to 107 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Elevate Hot Springs has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all
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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Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.
Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint Criminal Records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years. (A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees.)
Rule 100.110.1.c The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.
Rule 100.109.1.a The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.
Rule 100.110.1.b The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.
Rule 100.110.1.a The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.
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FAQ
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 21, 2026.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 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.
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 412-4462 to ask.
(501) 412-4462.
109 W Belding St, Hot Springs, AR 71901. The nearest other daycare we list is First Step School, 0.2 miles away.