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Happy Feet Child Care Center

1238 N Center St, Elkins, AR 72727
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2012

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About Happy Feet Child Care Center

Happy Feet Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Elkins, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 5, 2012, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Feet Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Feet Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2012
License number
#28459
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Background checks 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. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  7. Dec 5, 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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Questions about Happy Feet Child Care Center

Is Happy Feet Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 5, 2012.

When was Happy Feet Child Care Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Feet Child Care Center 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 Happy Feet Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Happy Feet Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Feet Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Happy Feet Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 856-8333 to ask.

What is Happy Feet Child Care Center's phone number?

(479) 856-8333.

Where is Happy Feet Child Care Center?

1238 N Center St, Elkins, AR 72727. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Feet Child Care - Infant Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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