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The Sandbox Child Care

1812 S P St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1994

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About The Sandbox Child Care

The Sandbox Child Care is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1994, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sandbox Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Sandbox Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1994
License number
#1925
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2

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 14, 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:

  2. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 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.

    • 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 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.4.02 All new staff, 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.

  7. Sep 13, 2024Visit6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 300.306.5.a The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)

  8. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo 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 Sandbox Child Care

Is The Sandbox Child Care licensed?

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

When was The Sandbox Child Care last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sandbox Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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 The Sandbox Child Care care for?

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

Does The Sandbox Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Sandbox Child Care's hours?

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

How much does The Sandbox Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 782-4599 to ask.

What is The Sandbox Child Care's phone number?

(479) 782-4599.

Where is The Sandbox Child Care?

1812 S P St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The nearest other daycare we list is St Anne's Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

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