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First United Methodist Child Development Center

218 Pratt St, Hot Springs, AR 719014.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2010
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About First United Methodist Child Development Center

First United Methodist Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 26, 2010, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First United Methodist Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2010
License number
#27045
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 12 visits

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. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 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 United Methodist Child Development Center

Is First United Methodist Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 26, 2010.

When was First United Methodist Child Development Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

No. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no cited rules in its 12 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 United Methodist Child Development Center care for?

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

Does First United Methodist Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First United Methodist Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 318-1377 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Child Development Center's phone number?

(501) 318-1377.

Where is First United Methodist Child Development Center?

218 Pratt St, Hot Springs, AR 71901. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John's School Pre-Kindergarten, 0.4 miles away.

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