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HomeLife Academy

705 10th St, Mena, AR 71953
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About HomeLife Academy

HomeLife Academy is a licensed child care center in Mena, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 12, 2022, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

HomeLife Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for HomeLife Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
103 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#37971
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  4. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

  5. Sep 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.2.a Staff members in a child care center shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Exceptions may be allowed for individuals sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age to work in a center if they meet all of the following criteria:

  6. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.2.a Staff members in a child care center shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Exceptions may be allowed for individuals sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age to work in a center if they meet all of the following criteria:

  7. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1000.1001.5 Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.

  2. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1000.1001.5 Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.

  3. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 8, 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 HomeLife Academy

Is HomeLife Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 12, 2022.

When was HomeLife Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has HomeLife Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 15 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 HomeLife Academy care for?

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

Does HomeLife Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are HomeLife Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does HomeLife Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 216-5144 to ask.

What is HomeLife Academy's phone number?

(479) 216-5144.

Where is HomeLife Academy?

705 10th St, Mena, AR 71953. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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