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Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool

Hardy, AR 72542 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2021

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About Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool

Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Hardy, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 5, 2021, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#35479
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Background checks 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 6, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.8.a At least one (1) caregiver who has a current certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization shall be on site at all times. If the home serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.6 All caregivers who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training, including child development training, registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development (DCCECE) Registry, or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved training each year in continuing early childhood education.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.2.c Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check including 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. 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. (A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees.)

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.2.a Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check including 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. 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. (A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees.)

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal records check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of the nationwide check.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.a The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal records check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of the nationwide check.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.108.1.c The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.108.1.a The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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.

    • Other rules

      Rule 100.103.4.c Upon receipt of a signed application, the Child Care Licensing Specialist shall schedule an appointment to inspect, evaluate and make a recommendation for consideration of license to the Division.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 100.101.8.b The Licensee shall maintain Child Care Liability insurance and comply with the following requirements:

  7. Oct 12, 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 Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool

Is Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 5, 2021.

When was Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 1 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 Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ 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 Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 751-0311 to ask.

What is Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool's phone number?

(870) 751-0311.

Where is Hugs-N-Tugs Family Home Daycare/ Preschool?

Hardy, AR 72542. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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