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The Academy of Excellence

157 Huntsville Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1996

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About The Academy of Excellence

The Academy of Excellence is a licensed child care center in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1996, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy of Excellence has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Academy of Excellence

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
211 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1996
License number
#8477
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 12, 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 The Academy of Excellence

Is The Academy of Excellence licensed?

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

When was The Academy of Excellence last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy of Excellence had rules cited by the state?

No. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no cited rules in its 10 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 The Academy of Excellence care for?

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

Does The Academy of Excellence accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Academy of Excellence's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy of Excellence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 253-7414 to ask.

What is The Academy of Excellence's phone number?

(479) 253-7414.

Where is The Academy of Excellence?

157 Huntsville Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. The nearest other daycare we list is Eureka Springs Elementary Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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