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SEARK Early Childhood Development Center

2200 S Hazel St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2015

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About SEARK Early Childhood Development Center

SEARK Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2015, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

SEARK Early Childhood Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for SEARK Early Childhood Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2015
License number
#29837
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.4 Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.

  8. Oct 16, 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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Questions about SEARK Early Childhood Development Center

Is SEARK Early Childhood Development Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2015.

When was SEARK Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SEARK Early Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules 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 SEARK Early Childhood Development Center care for?

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

Does SEARK Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are SEARK Early Childhood Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does SEARK Early Childhood Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 543-5989 to ask.

What is SEARK Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?

(870) 543-5989.

Where is SEARK Early Childhood Development Center?

2200 S Hazel St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The nearest other daycare we list is All for Kids, 0.2 miles away.

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