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Shirleys Mother Goose

1314 East River Street, Searcy, AR 721433.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
164
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1996

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About Shirleys Mother Goose

Shirleys Mother Goose is a licensed child care center in Searcy, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 1, 1996, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 18 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-ageAccepts 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
164 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity164 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Shirleys Mother Goose

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
164 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1996
License number
#5751
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 18 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. May 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 100.109.2 If a complaint of child maltreatment is filed against any owner, operator, staff or other person in a child care center, the Child Care Licensing Specialist shall evaluate the risk to children and determine the suitability of the person(s) to supervise, be left alone with children, have disciplinary control over children, or remain in the center during hours of care until the allegations have been determined true or unsubstantiated. (Pending the evaluation of risk to children by the Child Care Licensing Unit, the person(s) alleged shall not be left alone with children.)

  2. May 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 300.303.6 Staff shall not engage in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children. A caregiver shall not use profanity or speak in an abusive manner when children are present.

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 100.109.2 If a complaint of child maltreatment is filed against any owner, operator, staff or other person in a child care center, the Child Care Licensing Specialist shall evaluate the risk to children and determine the suitability of the person(s) to supervise, be left alone with children, have disciplinary control over children, or remain in the center during hours of care until the allegations have been determined true or unsubstantiated. (Pending the evaluation of risk to children by the Child Care Licensing Unit, the person(s) alleged shall not be left alone with children.)

  3. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 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 100.110.1.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.

  7. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. 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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Questions about Shirleys Mother Goose

Is Shirleys Mother Goose licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 1, 1996.

When was Shirleys Mother Goose last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shirleys Mother Goose had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 18 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 Shirleys Mother Goose care for?

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

Does Shirleys Mother Goose accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shirleys Mother Goose's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shirleys Mother Goose cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 268-7019 to ask.

What is Shirleys Mother Goose's phone number?

(501) 268-7019.

Where is Shirleys Mother Goose?

1314 East River Street, Searcy, AR 72143. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Loving Care Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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