Hot Springs Child Care II
1125 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR
4.6· 9 reviews
First Step School
- licensed capacity
- 518
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About First Step School
First Step School is a licensed child care center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 12, 2022, for up to 518 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 518 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 518 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for First Step School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT)
- Capacity
- 518 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #7902
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Rule 300.301. 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.
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FAQ
Questions about First Step School
Is First Step School licensed?
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 12, 2022.
When was First Step School last inspected?
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has First Step School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Step School care for?
518, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does First Step School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Step School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Step School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 624-6468 to ask.
What is First Step School's phone number?
(501) 624-6468.
Where is First Step School?
407 Carson St, Hot Springs, AR 71901. The nearest other daycare we list is Elevate Hot Springs, 0.2 miles away.