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Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care

9408 Gate Nine Cutoff, Fort Smith, AR 729164.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About

About Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care

Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 14, 2016, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
132 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#30015
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. May 18, 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.

  2. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 15, 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 Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care

Is Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 14, 2016.

When was Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care care for?

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

Does Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 252-6543 to ask.

What is Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care's phone number?

(479) 252-6543.

Where is Happy Steps Christian Nursery & Preschool of Quality Child Care?

9408 Gate Nine Cutoff, Fort Smith, AR 72916. The nearest other daycare we list is Greenwood Preschool Center, 2.6 miles away.

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