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First United Methodist Church Preschool

304 N Main St, Searcy, AR 721435.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
213
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$60
year first licensed
1995
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About First United Methodist Church Preschool

First United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Searcy, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1995, for up to 213 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $60.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant - 5yrs (God's Little Blessings)
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
213 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “After-school care: school pick-up time - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant - 5yrs (God's Little Blessings)
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Searcy First Methodist Church)
Enrichment"Move-It Monday," art projects, social-emotional learning, and music
StaffTeachers have well over 30 years of combined teaching experience
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts$5 sibling discount on after-school weekly rate
Licensed capacity213 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Preschool lists weekly tuition of $60.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-School Care weekly rate$60
Summer Care, 2-days per week$80 a week
Summer Care, 3-days per week$110 a week
Summer Care, 5-days per week$130 a week
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for First United Methodist Church Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
213 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1995
License number
#8565
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.603.1.b Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.3 All new staff members who provide direct care to children shall receive a basic orientation on facility management policies, The Minimum Licensing Requirements, center schedules, and emergency procedures prior to providing care. This shall be documented in the employee file.

  3. Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.16.b The use of television, Digital Versatile Disc (DVDs), video cassettes, computer or video games, and other screen time activities shall meet the following requirements:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 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.

  10. Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 400.401.16.b The use of television, Digital Versatile Disc (DVDs), video cassettes, computer or video games, and other screen time activities shall meet the following requirements:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 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.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.13 The staff person who administers the medication shall initial the permission slip and record the date, time, and dosage administered.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.6 Medication shall be given to children only with signed parental permission which includes date, type, drug name, time and dosage, length of time to give medication, and what the medication is being given for. It shall be in the original container with a child resistant cap, not have an expired date, and be labeled with the child's name. (Aspirin substitutes, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, may be provided by the facility if parental permission has been granted. These medications shall be in the original container.) Staff shall not dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication bottle.

  3. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 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 Church Preschool

Is First United Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1995.

When was First United Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 14 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 Church Preschool care for?

213, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First United Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

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

How much does First United Methodist Church Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition of $60, as it lists it.

What is First United Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(501) 268-5896.

Where is First United Methodist Church Preschool?

304 N Main St, Searcy, AR 72143. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Little Blessings Christian Childcare and Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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