FAQ
We look forward to meeting with your family to showcase Just Like Home Early Learning Center. To assist in your childcare research, we’ve provided answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
General Questions | Classroom Questions | Billing & Fees
General FAQs
What accreditations/ certifications does your center have?
We are an Arkansas Better Beginnings level 3 facility and follow all Arkansas Department of Education minimum licensing requirements. Our center is also part of the CLASS pilot program being conducted by the state.
Do you have current student openings?
Most classrooms maintain a waitlist throughout the year. Please check with our office by calling 479-595-8033 or submit an inquiry through our contact page.
How many children attend JLHELC?
Our typical enrollment is 85-90 children across a total of seven classrooms, but never exceeding the JLHELC ratios outlined here, which are lower than state ratios. Learn more here.
What times are available for dropoff and pickup?
Just Like Home Early Learning Center is open from 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Dropoff time is 7:15-9:30 am and pick up by 5:45pm daily. Early dropoff (7am) and late pickup (6pm) may be arranged for an additional fee of $10/ week.
Do you offer part-time, summer only enrollment, or a school-age program?
Our center only offers full-time, year-round enrollment.
Are you associated with Pathway Baptist Church?
We rent space from the Church, but are an independent, family-owned business.
Classroom FAQs
What curriculum do you use in the classrooms?
We are currently implementing the Frog Street curriculum. This curriculum covers infants through PreK using developmentally appropriate practices for each age group. More details are available on the Curriculum page.
What supplies do parents need to provide?
JLHELC will provide supplies to include: burp cloths, bibs, crib/ cot with sheets, blankets, table food, bowls/eating utensils/plates/cups.
Items provided by parents include: diapers/ pull-ups, wipes, diaper cream, pacifier, formula/ breastmilk, bottles, extra clothes, water bottle.
What is your policy on illnesses?
Illnesses are common in young children, and we have detailed policies in place to guide our actions. Parents are to notify their child’s teacher of any diagnoses of communicable or contagious diseases to which the child or immediate family members have been exposed. Parents will be notified of any communicable diseases that are reported to our center as well.
Children cannot be admitted if one or more symptoms exist as outlined in the Department of Education licensing guidelines. Additional rules are in place dictating when a child may return after no symptoms, medication has been administered, and/ or a doctor’s note has been provided.
Any child who becomes ill and unable to participate in daily activities shall be separated from other children, supervised, and parents shall be called to pick up the child.
The full version of our policy is outlined in the parent handbook and is strictly adhered to.
Billing Questions
Are meals included in the tuition rates?
Yes! We offer age-appropriate breakfast, lunch, and snack daily to all children in our classes Infant 2 and above. These are prepared in our kitchen on-site by our dedicated cook and included in the regular tuition rates.
Do you accept vouchers?
Yes! We accept vouchers from the State of Arkansas and other entities. Our staff will also be happy to help guide you through the application process.
Is there a discount for siblings enrolled?
The sibling discount is available to the oldest child on the account and will be $10/ week or $43/ month.
What other discounts do you offer?
In addition to the sibling discount, we offer a discount to any family paying monthly in advance. These discounted rates are listed on our tuition rate sheet.