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Tilles Elementary Preschool

815 N 16th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2005
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About Tilles Elementary Preschool

Tilles Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since September 16, 2005, for up to 146 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
146 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tilles Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tilles Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#23680
Also at this site
Facility #7632: Child care center
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 18 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. May 29, 2026InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  2. May 11, 2026InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2026InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  4. Apr 28, 2026InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  6. Dec 16, 2025InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  7. Nov 5, 2025InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  8. Nov 3, 2025InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  9. Mar 10, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #236801 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 400.401.13.a Staff shall not release a child to anyone who is not immediately recognized as the child’s parent or as someone on the authorized pick-up list unless:

  10. Feb 12, 2025InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Feb 12, 2025InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2024InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2024InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  5. Sep 25, 2024InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2024InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2023InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  8. Nov 28, 2023InspectionFacility #7632No rules cited
  9. Oct 26, 2023InspectionFacility #23680No rules cited
  10. Oct 26, 2023InspectionFacility #7632No 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 Tilles Elementary Preschool

Is Tilles Elementary Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 16, 2005.

When was Tilles Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tilles Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 18 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 Tilles Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Tilles Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tilles Elementary Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tilles Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 785-5606 to ask.

What is Tilles Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(479) 785-5606.

Where is Tilles Elementary Preschool?

815 N 16th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Childrens Day Out, 0.4 miles away.

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