Kids Academy

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.

Rule 100.109.1.b. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.110.1.b. Non-Compliant.

All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture and equipment that is used by, or around, children.

Rule 1000.1001.1. Non-Compliant.

There shall be a labeled, individual cot or mat, bottom sheet, and adequate cover for each child in care during rest time.

Rule 1000.1002.1. Non-Compliant.

All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in children’s or staff bathrooms.)

Rule 1200.1201.16. Non-Compliant.

All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

Rule 300.306.4.01. Non-Compliant.

All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

Rule 300.306.4.02. Non-Compliant.

Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

Rule 600.603.1.b. Non-Compliant.

All parts of the center used by the children shall be well heated, air conditioned, lighted, ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature.

Rule 800.801.7. Non-Compliant. From a complaint.

All parts of the center used by the children shall be well heated, air conditioned, lighted, ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature.

Rule 800.801.7. Non-Compliant. From a complaint.

There shall be a labeled, individual cot or mat, bottom sheet, and adequate cover for each child in care during rest time.

Rule 1000.1002.1. Non-Compliant.

Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.

Rule 300.301.4. Serious Deficiency.

Bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods shall be removed from infants prior to rest and naptime to reduce the risk of entanglement and strangulation while the child is sleeping.

Rule 1000.1003.7. Non-Compliant.

The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

Rule 300.306.5.a. Non-Compliant.

Feedings for all children up to twelve (12) months of age shall be documented by the caregiver and available for review by the parent. This documentation shall continue for all children older than twelve (12) months of age who are still being given bottles.

Rule 700.702.2. Non-Compliant.

The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.

Rule 900.902.1. Non-Compliant.

Garbage and soiled diapers shall be kept in closed containers. Garbage and trash shall be removed from the center daily and from the grounds at least once a week.

Rule 1100.1101.17. Non-Compliant.

Toilet tissue shall be located within reach of the children when toileting.

Rule 1100.1105.4. Non-Compliant.

All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in children’s or staff bathrooms.)

Rule 1200.1201.16. Non-Compliant.

A Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor who meets director qualifications, must be present at each licensed site a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the center’s primary operational day, on a routine basis.

Rule 300.302.3. Non-Compliant.

Feedings for all children up to twelve (12) months of age shall be documented by the caregiver and available for review by the parent. This documentation shall continue for all children older than twelve (12) months of age who are still being given bottles.

Rule 700.702.2. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.109.1.b. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.110.1.b. Non-Compliant.

All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

Rule 300.306.4.01. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 300.301.8. Serious Deficiency.

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.

Rule 100.109.1.b. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.110.1.b. Non-Compliant.

The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

Rule 300.306.5.a. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.109.1.b. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.110.1.b. Non-Compliant.

Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.

Rule 1000.1001.5. Non-Compliant.

The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

Rule 300.306.5.a. Non-Compliant.

The use of television, Digital Versatile Disc (DVDs), video cassettes, computer or video games, and other screen time activities shall meet the following requirements:

Rule 400.401.16.a. Non-Compliant.

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.

Rule 100.110.1.b. Non-Compliant.

The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

Rule 300.306.5.a. Non-Compliant.

In a group containing children of different ages, the staff to child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.

Rule 300.301.6. Non-Compliant. From a complaint.

All parts of the center used by the children shall be well heated, air conditioned, lighted, ventilated, and maintained at a comfortable temperature.

Rule 800.801.7. Non-Compliant. From a complaint.

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.

Rule 300.301.8. Serious Deficiency. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Jun 13, 2024.

In a group containing children of different ages, the staff to child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.

Rule 300.301.6. Non-Compliant. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Jun 13, 2024.

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.

Rule 300.301.8. Serious Deficiency.

There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:

Rule 1100.1107.2.b. Non-Compliant.

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

Rule 700.702.10. Non-Compliant.

There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:

Rule 1100.1107.2.b. Non-Compliant. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: May 10, 2024.

Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

Rule 1200.1201.7.a. Non-Compliant.

Vehicles shall be licensed and maintained in proper working condition including air conditioning and heating systems.

Rule 1300.1301.5. Serious Deficiency. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

Rule 300.301.2.b. Serious Deficiency.

All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.

Rule 300.306.4.01. Non-Compliant.

Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

Rule 600.603.1.b. Non-Compliant.

Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

Rule 600.603.1.f. Non-Compliant.

Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

Rule 600.603.1.i. Non-Compliant.

Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:

Rule 600.603.1.j. Non-Compliant.

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:

Rule 600.604.1.b. Non-Compliant.

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:

Rule 600.604.1.c. Non-Compliant.

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:

Rule 600.604.1.h. Non-Compliant.