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First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare

2407 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2003
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About First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare

First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2003, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2003
License number
#21851
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • 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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.02 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 300.303.3 All staff members who work directly with children shall have a high school diploma or GED.

  2. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  3. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.02 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.

  5. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  7. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  8. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.a Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.a 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.

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 First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare

Is First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2003.

When was First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 9 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 First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare care for?

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

Does First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 452-5330 to ask.

What is First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare's phone number?

(479) 452-5330.

Where is First Lutheran Preschool/Daycare?

2407 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The nearest other daycare we list is East Side Preschool Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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