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Paris First Academy

1111 South Elm Street, Paris, AR 72855
licensed capacity
128
open each week
3 days
year first licensed
2024

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About Paris First Academy

Paris First Academy is a licensed child care center in Paris, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 26, 2024, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
128 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
TuesdayNot listed
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
ThursdayNot listed
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Paris First Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Paris First Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#00050822
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 14, 2026Inspection3 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 100.110.2.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 100.110.1.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.

  2. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.02 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.

  3. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 8, 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.

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Questions about Paris First Academy

Is Paris First Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 26, 2024.

When was Paris First Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Paris First Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 9 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 Paris First Academy care for?

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

Does Paris First Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Paris First Academy's hours?

Monday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Paris First Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 963-3280 to ask.

What is Paris First Academy's phone number?

(479) 963-3280.

Where is Paris First Academy?

1111 South Elm Street, Paris, AR 72855. The nearest other daycare we list is Paris Early Headstart, 0.4 miles away.

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