Cabot United Methodist Child Development Center

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.

“Corrective action completed: ECPS viewed copy of completed maltreatment check.”

Rule 100.109.1.b. Non-Compliant. From a complaint. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Aug 26, 2026.

Pillows (including nursing or “boppy” pillows), bumpers and bumper pads, and stuffed animals shall not be placed in cribs.

Rule 1000.1003.6. Non-Compliant. From a complaint. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Aug 18, 2026.

The facility shall maintain an evacuation pack that shall be taken on all drills and during actual emergency evacuations. The pack shall be easily accessible in an emergency and all staff shall know the location of the pack. The evacuation pack shall include, but is not limited to the following:

“Corrective action completed: Director submitted documentation that a radio was obtained.”

Rule 1200.1201.9.g. Non-Compliant. From a complaint. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Aug 20, 2026.

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.

“Corrective action completed: Staff received training on 7/7/2026.”

Rule 300.301.8. Serious Deficiency. From a complaint. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Jul 7, 2026.

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. From a complaint.

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:

Rule 500.501.5.h. Serious Deficiency. From a complaint.

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:

Rule 500.501.5.h. Serious Deficiency. 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. From a complaint.

The facility shall follow any health or medical care plans and/or medical documentation as provided by the child’s physician, parent, or guardian.

Rule 1100.1101.15. Non-Compliant. From a complaint.

The facility shall follow any health or medical care plans and/or medical documentation as provided by the child’s physician, parent, or guardian.

Rule 1100.1101.15. Non-Compliant. From a complaint. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: Feb 18, 2025.

Pacifiers, if used, shall not be secured around the neck by a cord or any other means that could represent a strangulation hazard.

Rule 1200.1202.2. Non-Compliant.

Any vehicles designed or used to transport more than seven (7) passengers and one (1) driver must have approved child safety alarm devices installed. These devices must be properly maintained in working order at all times. Vehicles in service at licensed facilities prior to July 1, 2005, shall have the alarm installed by a qualified technician or mechanic no later than December 31, 2005. On or after July 1, 2005, all vehicles at newly licensed facilities and newly acquired vehicles at existing facilities shall have a child safety alarm installed before placing the vehicle in service. The Child Care Licensing Unit shall maintain a list of approved alarm systems. Clarification – * The alarm system shall be installed so that the driver must walk to the very back of the vehicle to reach the switch that deactivates the alarm. Alarm switches installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. * The alarm system may be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by a recognized electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer’s recommendations. * The time delay from activation of the alarm until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one (1) minute. Any of the following three (3) options are acceptable to meet the intent of Act 1979 when children are being delivered at the facility. Other options must be approved by the Licensing Unit.

Rule 1300.1301.14.*1. Serious Deficiency. Correction date, as Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood recorded it: May 6, 2024.