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The Children's Center

11512 Mabelvale West, Little Rock, AR 72209
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About The Children's Center

The Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 1, 2017, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity153 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#30542
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1102.4 Caregiver’s and children’s hands shall be washed with soap before meals and snacks, after toileting, after each diaper change, and as needed. The use of hand sanitizer shall not be a replacement for soap and running water.

    • Safe sleep

      Rule 1000.1002.1 There shall be a labeled, individual cot or mat, bottom sheet, and adequate cover for each child in care during rest time.

  8. Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  9. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

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 The Children's Center

Is The Children's Center licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 1, 2017.

When was The Children's Center last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 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 Center care for?

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

Does The Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 455-2690 to ask.

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

(501) 455-2690.

Where is The Children's Center?

11512 Mabelvale West, Little Rock, AR 72209.

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