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Save the Children Head Start Forrest City

954 Rice St, Forrest City, AR 72335
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2011
Call (870) 831-0149Directions

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About Save the Children Head Start Forrest City

Save the Children Head Start Forrest City is a licensed child care center in Forrest City, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since October 7, 2011, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Save the Children Head Start Forrest City has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Save the Children Head Start Forrest City

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2011
License number
#27973
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a 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:

  2. Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a 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:

  3. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about Save the Children Head Start Forrest City

Is Save the Children Head Start Forrest City licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 7, 2011.

When was Save the Children Head Start Forrest City last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Save the Children Head Start Forrest City had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 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 Save the Children Head Start Forrest City care for?

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

Does Save the Children Head Start Forrest City accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Save the Children Head Start Forrest City's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Save the Children Head Start Forrest City cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 831-0149 to ask.

What is Save the Children Head Start Forrest City's phone number?

(870) 831-0149.

Where is Save the Children Head Start Forrest City?

954 Rice St, Forrest City, AR 72335. The nearest other daycare we list is Vhan's Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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