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Bright Beginnings Early Development Center

Batesville, AR · Independence County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
445 White Drive, Batesville, AR 72501
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Quick Facts

Capacity
293 children
Age Range
Infant/Toddler; Preschool
Rate Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months: $36.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $34.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $32.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
Type of Care
Infant / Toddler , Preschool
Transportation
Emergency Only
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Level 3

Contact Information

📞 (870) 698-1211
445 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
27179
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Brittany Hopper
District Office
401 South College Blvd, West Memphis, AR 72301

Reviews

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Ryan Longo
2017-10-03 04:30:22
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My wife, Maranda, is the lead teacher in one of the preschool classes, and she absolutely loves the kids! She sends photos of the kids to the parents every day! She goes to their birthday parties, she plans things for them, she prays for them. She totally loves working at Bright Beginnings!

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About the Provider

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Bright Beginnings Early Development Center was founded in August of 2010 as a ministry of the White Drive Baptist Church. It is a place where children from six weeks old through preschool age are lovingly cared for in a happy and encouraging environment.



Our desire is to assist you and your family in the continued development of your children as they grow in reaching their full potential.



We believe that “the future is BRIGHT when the BEGINNINGS are right!”

Additional Information: Level 3 Better Beginnings;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2026-03-25 Facility Visit 300.303.4 - All staff members who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training each year in continuing Early Childhood Education. This training shall be registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (DCCECE) Professional Development Registry, Department of Education, or Department of Higher Education approved and shall be geared toward the age group they spend the majority of their time with.
2026-03-25 Facility Visit 300.306.5.b - 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.)The curriculum shall require hands on, skill-based instruction as well as practical testing. Training and certification that is provided solely online will not be accepted; and
2026-03-17 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2025-12-05 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2023-08-23 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-02-24 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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