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The Children's Academy

1343 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs, AR 719134.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020

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About The Children's Academy

The Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since June 1, 2020, for up to 108 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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-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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#35275
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  5. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 9, 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 Children's Academy

Is The Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 2020.

When was The Children's Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's 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 The Children's Academy care for?

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

Does The Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 318-8944 to ask.

What is The Children's Academy's phone number?

(501) 318-8944.

Where is The Children's Academy?

1343 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The nearest other daycare we list is Garland County Schools’ Pre-K, 0.5 miles away.

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