Head Of The Class Childcare and Learning Ctr.
119 Shay Gillespie Street, Monticello, AR
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Explorers Academy is a licensed child care center in Monticello, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 5, 2024, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered; Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries), Play-based |
| Staff | Staff certified in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Conscious Discipline |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Explorers Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 12 visits
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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FAQ
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 5, 2024.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
No. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no cited rules in its 12 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.
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 469-2457 to ask.
(870) 469-2457.
110 Hyatt Court, Monticello, AR 71655.