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The Pat Walker Center for Children

260 Victory Lane, Springdale, AR 727644.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2011
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About The Pat Walker Center for Children

The Pat Walker Center for Children is a licensed child care center in Springdale, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since March 18, 2011, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 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 capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for The Pat Walker Center for Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2011
License number
#27602
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2025Complaint 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.

  5. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.603.1.i Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

  7. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 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.

  3. Mar 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.701.6 Food and drinks which are not available to the children shall not be consumed by staff in the children's presence.

  4. Nov 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 The Pat Walker Center for Children

Is The Pat Walker Center for Children licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 18, 2011.

When was The Pat Walker Center for Children last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Pat Walker Center for Children had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 14 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 Pat Walker Center for Children care for?

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

Does The Pat Walker Center for Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Pat Walker Center for Children's hours?

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

How much does The Pat Walker Center for Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 927-1232 to ask.

What is The Pat Walker Center for Children's phone number?

(479) 927-1232.

Where is The Pat Walker Center for Children?

260 Victory Lane, Springdale, AR 72764. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Ave Head Start/Early Head Start, 1.2 miles away.

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