Skip to content
DaycarePal
Child care center 

Kennedy Headstart

4901 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1999
Call (501) 565-6533Directions

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Kennedy Headstart

Kennedy Headstart is a licensed child care center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1999, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kennedy Headstart has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Kennedy Headstart

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1999
License number
#13521
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 7 visits
  1. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2024Complaint 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.

  7. Jan 11, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Kennedy Headstart

Child care center

NU Beginnings Child Care

4820 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR

4.0· 1 review
No state license record matched yet

Daycares in nearby towns

Mabelvale7 daycares · 6 miNorth Little Rock72 daycares · 6 miMaumelle9 daycares · 9 miSherwood29 daycares · 10 miAlexander2 daycares · 11 miBryant21 daycares · 12 miParon1 daycare · 13 miHensley5 daycares · 14 mi
All 228 daycares in Little RockInfant Daycare in Little RockPreschools & Pre-K in Little RockHead Start in Little RockAll 2,215 daycares in Arkansas

FAQ

Questions about Kennedy Headstart

Is Kennedy Headstart licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1999.

When was Kennedy Headstart last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kennedy Headstart 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 Kennedy Headstart care for?

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

Does Kennedy Headstart accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kennedy Headstart's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kennedy Headstart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 565-6533 to ask.

What is Kennedy Headstart's phone number?

(501) 565-6533.

Where is Kennedy Headstart?

4901 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209. The nearest other daycare we list is NU Beginnings Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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