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Little Hawks Children's Academy

912 E Pickens Rd, Pea Ridge, AR 727515.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Little Hawks Children's Academy

Little Hawks Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since June 20, 2016, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hawks Children's Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Hawks Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#30120
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Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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See all 24 visits
  1. Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes 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. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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.

    • 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.

  3. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

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

  9. Jun 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 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.

  3. Mar 18, 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.

  4. Feb 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 26, 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:

  8. Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.13 Group size shall be limited to two (2) times the number of children allowed with one (1) staff member. This does not apply to periodic or special group activities. (Existing structures licensed prior to November 1, 2002 are exempt from this requirement. However, any expansions, additions, or any newly licensed structures effective November 1, 2002 shall be in compliance.)

  10. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 13, 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:

  12. Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo 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 Little Hawks Children's Academy

Is Little Hawks Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 20, 2016.

When was Little Hawks Children's Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hawks Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 7 of 24 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 Hawks Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Little Hawks Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Hawks Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Hawks Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 556-0557 to ask.

What is Little Hawks Children's Academy's phone number?

(479) 556-0557.

Where is Little Hawks Children's Academy?

912 E Pickens Rd, Pea Ridge, AR 72751. The nearest other daycare we list is Pea Ridge Pre-K, 0.3 miles away.

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