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The Climbing Ladder Daycare

Alma, AR 72921 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022

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About The Climbing Ladder Daycare

The Climbing Ladder Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Alma, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since May 4, 2022, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for The Climbing Ladder Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#35377
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • 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 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.108.1.c The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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.

  2. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.6 All caregivers who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training, including child development training, registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development (DCCECE) Registry, or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved training each year in continuing early childhood education.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.108.1.a The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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.

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 Climbing Ladder Daycare

Is The Climbing Ladder Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 4, 2022.

When was The Climbing Ladder Daycare last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Climbing Ladder Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Climbing Ladder Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Climbing Ladder Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Climbing Ladder Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Climbing Ladder Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 430-1411 to ask.

What is The Climbing Ladder Daycare's phone number?

(479) 430-1411.

Where is The Climbing Ladder Daycare?

Alma, AR 72921. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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