Minimum licensing requirements for persons or organizations operating a child care facility in the state of Arkansas are defined in this publication. Particulars concern licensing authority and definition, organization and administration, staff, program, discipline, records, nutrition, building and grounds, furniture and equipment, health, safety, alternative compliance, licensing procedure, and church-operated exemption. Appendices provide an immunization schedule, a copy of the Child Care Facility Licensing Act, and materials related to the granting, revocation, denial, or suspension of license; show cause hearings; and appeal procedures. (RH)