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West Memphis Christian

1600 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301
licensed capacity
250
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1993

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About

About West Memphis Christian

West Memphis Christian is a licensed child care center in West Memphis, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1993, for up to 250 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
250 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (non-denominational Christian)
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity250 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

West Memphis Christian has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for West Memphis Christian

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
250 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1993
License number
#143
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. Jun 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 700.702.4 Microwaves shall not be used for heating bottles, due to the danger of uneven heating.

  2. May 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 800.801.13 Floors, ceilings, and walls shall be in good repair and kept clean. Paints used at the facility shall be lead free.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 800.801.4 All space used by a center shall be kept clean and free of hazardous or potentially hazardous objects. (These objects include, but are not limited to, poisonous substances, firearms, explosives, broken toys or equipment, or other objects that could be harmful or dangerous, if they are determined to be accessible to children.)

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.701.9 All refrigerators used for food storage shall be maintained at a temperature of forty-one (41) degrees or below, and all freezers used for food storage shall be maintained at a temperature of zero (0) degrees or below.

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.19 Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule 700.702.10 Bottles and “sippy cups” shall be labeled with the child’s name and shall be refrigerated.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.18 All bags belonging to children shall be checked on arrival to eliminate possible hazards.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.12 Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children when dispensing and shall be stored in a locked area at all other times.

    • 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1107.2.e There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1107.2.b There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:

  3. Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.4 All staff members who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training each year in continuing Early Childhood Education. This training shall be registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (DCCECE) Professional Development Registry, Department of Education, or Department of Higher Education approved and shall be geared toward the age group they spend the majority of their time with.

  4. Nov 1, 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 West Memphis Christian

Is West Memphis Christian licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1993.

When was West Memphis Christian last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has West Memphis Christian had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 13 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 West Memphis Christian care for?

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

Does West Memphis Christian accept child care subsidies?

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

What are West Memphis Christian's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does West Memphis Christian cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 735-0642 to ask.

What is West Memphis Christian's phone number?

(870) 735-0642.

Where is West Memphis Christian?

1600 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301. The nearest other daycare we list is Steudlein Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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