First Start Learning Academy
MORRILTON, AR·Child Care Center (Center Based)Licensed
Contact information
Address405 N St Joseph, Morrilton, AR, 72110
CountyConway
Phone5014772525
Operating details
Capacity136
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
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Location
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405 N St Joseph, Morrilton, AR, 72110, MORRILTON, AR 72110
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2024
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- Medium-High1
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2024
- Medium riskStandard 1000.1001.110/30/2024
1000.1001.1 — All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture and equipment that is used by, or around, children.
All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture and equipment that is used by, or around, children. Complaint case #025097. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 600.604.110/30/2024
600.604.1.i — The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Children’s records shall contain the following information:A written record
The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Children’s records shall contain the following information:A written record of all significant changes in the child’s physical or emotional state and accidents, incidents or injuries, indicating the date, location, time of day, area or piece of equipment where the incident occurred (A copy of this shall be given to the parent on the day of occurrence); Complaint case #025097. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$756/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Arkansas run about $622/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Arkansas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MORRILTON, Conway County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Child Care Center (Center Based)
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