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Ethel's Educational Express CDC

213 N Bailey Blvd, Jacksonville, AR 720762.9· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2018
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About Ethel's Educational Express CDC

Ethel's Educational Express CDC is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2018, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Play-based
Daily lifeExtended care: Open Spring Break and ALL Summer long
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ethel's Educational Express CDC has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ethel's Educational Express CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#30872
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  2. Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.301.5.c When a total of eight (8) or fewer children are in care at a licensed site, age groups may be mixed according to the following ratios: Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children

  6. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.4 Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.

  9. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 20, 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 Ethel's Educational Express CDC

Is Ethel's Educational Express CDC licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2018.

When was Ethel's Educational Express CDC last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ethel's Educational Express CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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 Ethel's Educational Express CDC care for?

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

Does Ethel's Educational Express CDC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ethel's Educational Express CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ethel's Educational Express CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 457-7030 to ask.

What is Ethel's Educational Express CDC's phone number?

(501) 457-7030.

Where is Ethel's Educational Express CDC?

213 N Bailey Blvd, Jacksonville, AR 72076. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid U Not – Childcare and Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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