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East Side Preschool Academy

2710 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 729033.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
284
open each week
7 days
year first licensed
2006
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About East Side Preschool Academy

East Side Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 11, 2006, for up to 284 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpen every day

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
284 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity284 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

East Side Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for East Side Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
284 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2006
License number
#24413
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.4 Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.

  7. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.01 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b 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.

  2. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about East Side Preschool Academy

Is East Side Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 11, 2006.

When was East Side Preschool Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has East Side Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can East Side Preschool Academy care for?

284, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does East Side Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are East Side Preschool Academy's hours?

Every day, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does East Side Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 452-1481 to ask.

What is East Side Preschool Academy's phone number?

(479) 452-1481.

Where is East Side Preschool Academy?

2710 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The nearest other daycare we list is First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).