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Southside School Child Care

70 Scott Dr, Batesville, AR 72501
licensed capacity
344
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1995
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About Southside School Child Care

Southside School Child Care is a licensed child care center in Batesville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 1, 1995, for up to 344 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
344 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity344 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southside School Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Southside School Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
344 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1995
License number
#8531
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3

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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2026Complaint 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.

  3. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 12, 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.

  8. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 16, 2023Complaint 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.

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 Southside School Child Care

Is Southside School Child Care licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 1, 1995.

When was Southside School Child Care last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southside School Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 14 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 Southside School Child Care care for?

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

Does Southside School Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southside School Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Southside School Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 251-2297 to ask.

What is Southside School Child Care's phone number?

(870) 251-2297.

Where is Southside School Child Care?

70 Scott Dr, Batesville, AR 72501. The nearest other daycare we list is Southside School District T.R.A.C.K.S. School Age, 1.1 miles away.

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