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First School

695 E Calvin St, Fayetteville, AR 727034.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1997
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About First School

First School is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 3, 1997, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First United Presbyterian Church)
CurriculumArkansas Preschool Frameworks and Explorers Curriculum
Class sizePreschool classes limited to 11 students with 2 teachers per class
StaffKindergarten class taught by an Arkansas-certified teacher
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#11977
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 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 First School

Is First School licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 3, 1997.

When was First School last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First School had rules cited by the state?

No. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists no cited rules in its 5 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 School care for?

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

Does First School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 571-4516 to ask.

What is First School's phone number?

(479) 571-4516.

Where is First School?

695 E Calvin St, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The nearest other daycare we list is School Kids Connection Root, 0.3 miles away.

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