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Straightway Preschool Academy

404 NORTH 14th STREET, West Memphis, AR 723014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2003

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About Straightway Preschool Academy

Straightway Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in West Memphis, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 1, 2003, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Straightway Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Straightway Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2003
License number
#21716
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  5. Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 10, 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 Straightway Preschool Academy

Is Straightway Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 1, 2003.

When was Straightway Preschool Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Straightway Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Straightway Preschool Academy care for?

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

Does Straightway Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Straightway Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Straightway Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 735-3769 to ask.

What is Straightway Preschool Academy's phone number?

(870) 735-3769.

Where is Straightway Preschool Academy?

404 NORTH 14th STREET, West Memphis, AR 72301. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learner's Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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