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Hobson Preschool

116 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994
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About Hobson Preschool

Hobson Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 1, 1994, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hobson Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hobson Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1994
License number
#5737
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  3. Feb 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  4. Nov 27, 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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Questions about Hobson Preschool

Is Hobson Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 1, 1994.

When was Hobson Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hobson Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 14 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 Hobson Preschool care for?

107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Hobson Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hobson Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hobson Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 783-8919 to ask.

What is Hobson Preschool's phone number?

(479) 783-8919.

Where is Hobson Preschool?

116 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The nearest other daycare we list is Immaculate Conception School, 0.2 miles away.

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