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The Goddard School Fort Smith

9040 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 729164.9· 75 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023

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About The Goddard School Fort Smith

The Goddard School Fort Smith is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since November 13, 2023, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentChild Learning Kitchen, Dramatic Arts Space, Handwriting, Music Appreciation
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Family app)
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School Fort Smith has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School Fort Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#00048493
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 11 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. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 15, 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.

  3. Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 19, 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 The Goddard School Fort Smith

Is The Goddard School Fort Smith licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 13, 2023.

When was The Goddard School Fort Smith last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School Fort Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 11 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 The Goddard School Fort Smith care for?

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

Does The Goddard School Fort Smith accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School Fort Smith's hours?

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

How much does The Goddard School Fort Smith cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 901-0160 to ask.

What is The Goddard School Fort Smith's phone number?

(479) 901-0160.

Where is The Goddard School Fort Smith?

9040 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72916. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Treasures Childcare, 2.5 miles away.

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