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Grace Child Care

5185 Apple Rd, Springdale, AR 727624.4· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$240
year first licensed
2002

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About Grace Child Care

Grace Child Care is a licensed child care center in Springdale, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since December 2, 2002, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $240 to $280.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedSecure entryOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years of age till ready for Kindergarten
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 6:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years of age till ready for Kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (a ministry of Mercy & Grace (Mercy and Grace Cathedral))
SafetyLocked facility with door code entry; parent-specific morning drop-off code, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Child Care lists weekly tuition from $240 to $280.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Weekly Rates – Infant, ages 6 weeks-18 months$280
Weekly Rates – Preschool, 4-5 years$240
Weekly Rates – Toddler, 18 months-3 years$265
Enrollment Fee – annual rate per student$70
Registration Fee – due at enrollment and once a year after$120
Weekly Rates – Summer Program, 1st Grade-6th Grade$110 a week
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#21180
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.20 Electrical outlets shall be guarded.

  9. Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.b The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  10. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule 1000.1003.3 Infants (children twelve (12) months of age and below) shall be placed flat on their backs to sleep, in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, to lessen the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). (If a child rolls over on his or her own, the facility is not required to reposition the child.) If there is a medical reason a child cannot sleep on his or her back, then a signed statement from the child’s physician must be in the file stating the reason, the sleep position indicated, and the time frame this is required.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  2. Dec 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.301.6 In a group containing children of different ages, the staff to child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.

  3. Dec 13, 2023VisitNo 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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Questions about Grace Child Care

Is Grace Child Care licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 2, 2002.

When was Grace Child Care last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 13 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 Grace Child Care care for?

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

Does Grace Child Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Grace Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Child Care cost?

Weekly tuition from $240 to $280, as it lists it.

What is Grace Child Care's phone number?

(479) 756-2174.

Where is Grace Child Care?

5185 Apple Rd, Springdale, AR 72762. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Haven Children's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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