First Methodist Preschool
215 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR
St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 1994
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About
About St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten
St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in West Memphis, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1994, for up to 28 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with summer camp.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Summer campFaith-based
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Catholic) |
| Staff | Average of 24 years teaching experience; nearly a third of teachers hold master's or doctoral degrees |
| More | Founded 1936 |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1994
- License number
- #6660
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 31 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 26
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Rule 1200.1201.9.m The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.l The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.k The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.j The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.i The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.h The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.g The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.f The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.e The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.d The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.c The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.b The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.a The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Dec 8, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
Rule 1200.1201.9.m The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.l The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.k The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.j The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.i The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.h The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.g The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.f The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.e The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.d The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.c The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.b The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
Rule 1200.1201.9.a The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Rule 600.603.1.g Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:
Rule 300.303.4 All staff members who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training each year in continuing Early Childhood Education. This training shall be registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (DCCECE) Professional Development Registry, Department of Education, or Department of Higher Education approved and shall be geared toward the age group they spend the majority of their time with.
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.
Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)
Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule 600.602.1.g Facility Records shall be maintained on site and include:
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten
Is St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1994.
When was St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten last inspected?
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 6 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 St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 735-1730 to ask.
What is St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten's phone number?
(870) 735-1730.
Where is St. Michaels Jr Kindergarten?
405 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301. The nearest other daycare we list is First Methodist Preschool, 0.2 miles away.