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Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare

Fort Smith, AR 72908 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare

Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 6, 2016, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#30004
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.7.a All caregivers, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed. 1. Introduction (eight (8) clock hours):

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.6 All caregivers who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training, including child development training, registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development (DCCECE) Registry, or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved training each year in continuing early childhood education.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.108.1.d The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 400.402.2 The caregiver shall provide a safe and clean learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, with age-appropriate materials and equipment arranged to support learning.

  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.6 All caregivers who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training, including child development training, registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development (DCCECE) Registry, or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved training each year in continuing early childhood education.

  8. Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.303.6 All caregivers who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training, including child development training, registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development (DCCECE) Registry, or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved training each year in continuing early childhood education.

  9. Nov 14, 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 Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare

Is Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 6, 2016.

When was Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare'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 Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 650-7787 to ask.

What is Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare's phone number?

(479) 650-7787.

Where is Jacob's Ladder In Home Childcare?

Fort Smith, AR 72908. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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