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Teddy and Friends Child Care Center

1617 North College Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2007
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About Teddy and Friends Child Care Center

Teddy and Friends Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in El Dorado, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since June 19, 2007, for up to 59 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot 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 capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Teddy and Friends Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Teddy and Friends Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2007
License number
#25138
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Feb 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.i The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  10. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.i The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 13, 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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FAQ

Questions about Teddy and Friends Child Care Center

Is Teddy and Friends Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 19, 2007.

When was Teddy and Friends Child Care Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Teddy and Friends Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 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 Teddy and Friends Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Teddy and Friends Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Teddy and Friends Child Care Center'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 Teddy and Friends Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 862-6399 to ask.

What is Teddy and Friends Child Care Center's phone number?

(870) 862-6399.

Where is Teddy and Friends Child Care Center?

1617 North College Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts Learning Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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