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First Steps Daycare

616 west garland, Paragould, AR 72450
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About First Steps Daycare

First Steps Daycare is a licensed child care center in Paragould, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since May 4, 2023, for up to 28 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Steps Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#00047683
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Apr 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.6 Written procedures and evacuation diagrams for emergency drills shall be posted in each classroom.

  7. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 12, 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 Steps Daycare

Is First Steps Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 4, 2023.

When was First Steps Daycare last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Steps Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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 Steps Daycare care for?

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

Does First Steps Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Steps Daycare'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 Steps Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 239-8361 to ask.

What is First Steps Daycare's phone number?

(870) 239-8361.

Where is First Steps Daycare?

616 west garland, Paragould, AR 72450. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonder Years Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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