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Guided Steps Childcare Center

1808 AR-161 Jacksonville A, Jacksonville, AR 72076
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About Guided Steps Childcare Center

Guided Steps Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 28, 2022, for up to 38 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts 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
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 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 capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Guided Steps Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Guided Steps Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#00045507
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2

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 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

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

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.a The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  4. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

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

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.c The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  6. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo 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 Guided Steps Childcare Center

Is Guided Steps Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 2022.

When was Guided Steps Childcare Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guided Steps Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 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 Guided Steps Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Guided Steps Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Guided Steps Childcare Center'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 Guided Steps Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 551-5252 to ask.

What is Guided Steps Childcare Center's phone number?

(501) 551-5252.

Where is Guided Steps Childcare Center?

1808 AR-161 Jacksonville A, Jacksonville, AR 72076. The nearest other daycare we list is Cabot Christian School dba Kingdom Christian School, under 0.1 miles away.

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