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Little Saints Child Development Center

2509 W Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 721433.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
148
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2002
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About Little Saints Child Development Center

Little Saints Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Searcy, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since May 1, 2002, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to five years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
148 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Saint Paul Methodist Church))
Class sizeEquipped to care for 10 infants (nursery)
StaffCDA licensed teacher in the Threes classroom
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Threes: children encouraged to advance self-care skills like toileting
TransportationTransportation (picks up students from Westside Elementary School and Southwest Middle School)
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity148 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

Little Saints Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Saints Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
148 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#16411
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.13 To ensure that children have safely arrived in the appropriate classroom, the transportation roster shall be reviewed by the Director or designee and compared with classroom attendance records. The Director or designee shall sign off on the transportation roster to verify that all children have safely transitioned from the vehicle to the classroom.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1000.1001.5 Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.

    • 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.

  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 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. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 24, 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.

  10. Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 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.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 9, 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.

  2. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 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 Little Saints Child Development Center

Is Little Saints Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 1, 2002.

When was Little Saints Child Development Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Saints Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 12 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 Saints Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Little Saints Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Saints Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Saints Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 268-6385 to ask.

What is Little Saints Child Development Center's phone number?

(501) 268-6385.

Where is Little Saints Child Development Center?

2509 W Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143. The nearest other daycare we list is Westside Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.

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