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JESSUP Head Start Center

205 Jessup Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About JESSUP Head Start Center

JESSUP Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 12, 2022, for up to 42 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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JESSUP Head Start Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for JESSUP Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#28912
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  2. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 16, 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 JESSUP Head Start Center

Is JESSUP Head Start Center licensed?

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

When was JESSUP Head Start Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has JESSUP Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 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 JESSUP Head Start Center care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does JESSUP Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are JESSUP Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does JESSUP Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 931-1172 to ask.

What is JESSUP Head Start Center's phone number?

(870) 931-1172.

Where is JESSUP Head Start Center?

205 Jessup Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The nearest other daycare we list is Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. Jessup Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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