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First Baptist Church Day Care

401 W Erwin St, Des Arc, AR 72040
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1993
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About First Baptist Church Day Care

First Baptist Church Day Care is a licensed child care center in Des Arc, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 1, 1993, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Church Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1993
License number
#7755
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1000.1001.5 Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.

    • Background checks

      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.

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 First Baptist Church Day Care

Is First Baptist Church Day Care licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 1, 1993.

When was First Baptist Church Day Care last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 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 First Baptist Church Day Care care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does First Baptist Church Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Church Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Church Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 256-4230 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church Day Care's phone number?

(870) 256-4230.

Where is First Baptist Church Day Care?

401 W Erwin St, Des Arc, AR 72040. The nearest other daycare we list is CDI Head Start Des Arc Center, 0.1 miles away.

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