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Little Badger Pre-K

1201 W Center St, Beebe, AR 72012
licensed capacity
532
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2011

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About Little Badger Pre-K

Little Badger Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Beebe, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since March 14, 2011, for up to 532 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 9 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
532 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity532 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Badger Pre-K has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Badger Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
532 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#27593
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 30 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 30, 2026Inspection3 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 300.306.4.01 All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 400.401.9 There shall be sufficient lighting during nap time to provide adequate supervision of the children.

  2. Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation3 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 300.306.4.01 All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 400.401.9 There shall be sufficient lighting during nap time to provide adequate supervision of the children.

  3. Jul 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.e 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:

    • 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:

  4. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2026Inspection2 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.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  8. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 12, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.1.b The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record 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 a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) 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.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.2.b 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. Nov 12, 2025Inspection4 rules 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.1.b The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record 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 a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) 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.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.2.b 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:

  8. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.f The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  10. Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  11. Sep 5, 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.

  12. Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jul 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.

  14. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jan 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  20. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 6, 2023Inspection1 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.

  22. Oct 6, 2023Complaint 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.

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 Little Badger Pre-K

Is Little Badger Pre-K licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 14, 2011.

When was Little Badger Pre-K last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Badger Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 9 of 30 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 Little Badger Pre-K care for?

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

Does Little Badger Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Badger Pre-K's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Badger Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 882-5463 to ask.

What is Little Badger Pre-K's phone number?

(501) 882-5463.

Where is Little Badger Pre-K?

1201 W Center St, Beebe, AR 72012.

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