ABC Preschool at Lincoln
FORREST CITY, AR·Child Care Center (Public School Based)Licensed
Contact information
Address149 N WATER ST, FORREST CITY, AR, 72335
CountySt. Francis
Phone8702611807
Operating details
Capacity206
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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149 N WATER ST, FORREST CITY, AR, 72335, FORREST CITY, AR 72335
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: 1/23/2026
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 500.501.51/23/2026
500.501.5.h — The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pullin
The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; Complaint case #035894. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 200.201.31/23/2026
200.201.3 — The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, in
The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children. Complaint case #035894. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 600.604.11/23/2026
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 #035894. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 600.604.14/25/2025
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 #029309. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: FORREST CITY, St. Francis County
- Capacity: 206
- Type: Child Care Center (Public School Based)
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