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The New School

2514 N New School Pl, Fayetteville, AR 72703
licensed capacity
433
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994
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About The New School

The New School is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 1, 1994, for up to 433 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: age one through grade 12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
433 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Age one through grade 12
ProgramsPre-K
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratio12:1 average student/faculty
Licensed capacity433 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The New School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The New School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
433 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1994
License number
#1245
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 17 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.3.d Staff transporting children shall meet the following requirements:

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  5. May 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 19, 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:

  10. Dec 9, 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 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules 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:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.e 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:

  3. Jul 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules 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:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.e 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. Jun 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 28, 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 The New School

Is The New School licensed?

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

When was The New School last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The New School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 17 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 New School care for?

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

Does The New School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The New School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The New School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 521-7037 to ask.

What is The New School's phone number?

(479) 521-7037.

Where is The New School?

2514 N New School Pl, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House, 0.1 miles away.

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