Licensed Daycare in Fort Smith, Arkansas
10 licensed daycares in Fort Smith, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arkansas licensing records.
Childcare costs in Fort Smith
ChildCare Aware reports the Arkansas average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Fort Smith vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Arkansas families may also qualify for Arkansas CCDF Voucher Program (intake: (501) 682-4891).
Full Arkansas licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Arkansas DHS — Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:9
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 64 kids
All Fort Smith licensed centers
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Fort Smith
Rogers Little Scholars #107
Fort Smith
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