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Harvest Time Academy

3300 Briarcliff Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72908
licensed capacity
386
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Harvest Time Academy

Harvest Time Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since June 14, 2016, for up to 386 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
386 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity386 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Harvest Time Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
386 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#30113
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.i The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  4. Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.1.b The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 100.109.4.b The statewide Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Child Care Licensing Central Office number shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child care facility. The Hotline number is 1-800-482-5964 and the Licensing Central Office number is (501) 682-8590 or toll-free 1-800-445-3316.

  6. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.12 To ensure that no children are left on the vehicle, the driver or a staff member must walk through the vehicle and physically inspect each seat before leaving the vehicle. The driver or the staff member, who conducted the walk-through inspection, must sign the transportation roster to verify that all children have exited the vehicle.

  9. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 28, 2024Complaint 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.

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Oct 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  2. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  4. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  5. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 30, 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 Harvest Time Academy

Is Harvest Time Academy licensed?

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

When was Harvest Time Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harvest Time Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 19 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 Harvest Time Academy care for?

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

Does Harvest Time Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Harvest Time Academy'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 Harvest Time Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 434-3211 to ask.

What is Harvest Time Academy's phone number?

(479) 434-3211.

Where is Harvest Time Academy?

3300 Briarcliff Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72908. The nearest other daycare we list is Jack and Jill Childcare, 0.3 miles away.

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