First Baptist Children's Center
529 S Main St, Malvern, AR
5.0· 2 reviews
First Step
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About First Step
First Step is a licensed child care center in Malvern, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 12, 2022, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for First Step
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no inspection visits for First Step in the records we copied on October 4, 2026.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)
- Capacity
- 148 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #23862
Inspections
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no inspection visits for First Step in the records we copied on October 4, 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about First Step
Is First Step licensed?
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 12, 2022.
Does First Step have inspection violations?
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no inspection visits for First Step in the records we copied on October 4, 2026.
How many children can First Step care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does First Step accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Step's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Step cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 337-7622 to ask.
What is First Step's phone number?
(501) 337-7622.
Where is First Step?
1625 S Main St, Malvern, AR 72104. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Children's Center, 0.6 miles away.