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Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith

4001 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 729083.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
183
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$135
year first licensed
2021
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About Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith

Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since October 22, 2021, for up to 183 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $135 to $165.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks through Pre-K (school year); 8 weeks to 5th grade (summer)
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
183 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
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks through Pre-K (school year); 8 weeks to 5th grade (summer)
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Licensed capacity183 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith lists weekly tuition from $135 to $165.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Pod (under age 2 by August 1st), Part Time Care (2-3 days a week)$150
Upper Pod (ages 2 and older by August 1st), Full Time Care (4-5 days a week)$165
Upper Pod (ages 2 and older by August 1st), Part Time Care (2-3 days a week)$135
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
183 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#36669
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2

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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  5. Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  6. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

  2. Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. 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 Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith

Is Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 22, 2021.

When was Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 17 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 Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith care for?

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

Does Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith's hours?

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

How much does Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith cost?

Weekly tuition from $135 to $165, as it lists it.

What is Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith's phone number?

(479) 646-6503.

Where is Grace Place Preschool of Fort Smith?

4001 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908. The nearest other daycare we list is Cook Elementary Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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