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Youth Institute Academy
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Youth Institute Academy
Youth Institute Academy is a licensed child care center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since January 20, 2025, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care and summer camp.
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% off 2nd child's tuition, 15% off 3rd child's tuition |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (ACSI) |
| More | Founded 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Youth Institute Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Youth Institute Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #00052980
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all
- Transportation 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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- Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Rule 1300.1301.11 Rosters listing the date, the names, and the ages or dates, of birth of all children being transported as well as the name of the driver and any other staff member on the vehicle shall be maintained. These rosters shall be used to check children on and off the vehicle when they are picked up and dropped off at home, school, etc. and when they arrive at and leave the facility. Transportation rosters shall be kept by the facility and available for review for one (1) year.
Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Youth Institute Academy
Is Youth Institute Academy licensed?
Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 20, 2025.
When was Youth Institute Academy last inspected?
The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Youth Institute Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 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 Youth Institute Academy care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Youth Institute Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Youth Institute Academy'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 Youth Institute Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 298-5564 to ask.
What is Youth Institute Academy's phone number?
(501) 298-5564.
Where is Youth Institute Academy?
3918 Jones Street, Little Rock, AR 72206. The nearest other daycare we list is Teach Play to Learn Childcare and Preschool Development Center, 0.3 miles away.