Grow & Learn Preschool

HOT SPRINGS, ARChild Care Center (Center Based)Licensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity56
Est. price$798/mo

Contact information

Address670 Panama Street, Hot Springs, AR, 71913

CityHOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

CountyGarland

Phone5012763745

Operating details

Capacity56

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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670 Panama Street, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/17/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 100.109.111/17/2025

    100.109.1.b — The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years

    The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. 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 child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Staff members and applicants for employment in a Prior to employment and every two (2) years child care facility thereafter Complaint case #034372. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 100.109.411/17/2025

    100.109.4.b — The statewide Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Child Care Licensing Central Office number shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child care facility. The Hotline number is 1-800-482-5964 and the Licensing Central Office number is (

    The statewide Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Child Care Licensing Central Office number shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child care facility. The Hotline number is 1-800-482-5964 and the Licensing Central Office number is (501) 682-8590 or toll-free 1-800-445-3316.Staff members and applicants for employment in a child care facility Prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter Complaint case #034372. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 100.110.111/17/2025

    100.110.1.b — The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The i

    The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Direct care staff or staff with routine contact with children Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter Complaint case #034372. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 100.110.211/17/2025

    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 Ar

    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.Staff and applicants for employment in a child care facility Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter Complaint case #034372. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$798/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: HOT SPRINGS, Garland County
  • Capacity: 56
  • Type: Child Care Center (Center Based)

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