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First Baptist Preschool

300 SW 2nd St, Walnut Ridge, AR 724765.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994
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About First Baptist Preschool

First Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 1, 1994, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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
65 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 and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1994
License number
#418
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

  3. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 100.101.6.b The Licensee shall maintain Child Care Liability Insurance (Act 778 of 2009), and comply with the following requirements, with the following exception: State institutions, political subdivisions, or other entities entitled to immunity from liability under § 21-9-301, are not required to have general liability insurance coverage in order to be licensed. (Act 23 of 2015).

  7. Mar 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 900.902.1 The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Dec 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.302.4 When the Director and Assistant Director or Site Supervisor are both away from the center, there shall be a person in charge who shall have the ability and authority to carry out daily operations. The person in charge shall be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.7.a There shall be meaningful, positive interaction between staff and children, to include but not limited to the following:

  9. Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.302.4 When the Director and Assistant Director or Site Supervisor are both away from the center, there shall be a person in charge who shall have the ability and authority to carry out daily operations. The person in charge shall be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.7.a There shall be meaningful, positive interaction between staff and children, to include but not limited to the following:

  10. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 28, 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 First Baptist Preschool

Is First Baptist Preschool licensed?

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

When was First Baptist Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 13 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 Preschool care for?

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

Does First Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Preschool'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 First Baptist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 886-5122 to ask.

What is First Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(870) 886-5122.

Where is First Baptist Preschool?

300 SW 2nd St, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Place Learning Center, Inc. DBA Kidspot, 0.1 miles away.

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