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A Smart Start Academy

Fort Smith, AR · Sebastian County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (2 reviews)
3101 N 32nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72904
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Age Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months, Toddler 18 to 36 Months, Preschool 30 to 72 Months, School Age 60 to 156 Months
Rate Range
Infant 0 to 18 Months: $30.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Infant 0 to 18 Months: $48.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $30.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $45.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $40.00 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $30.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $30.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $38.00 per Day (7 Hours or More)
Type of Care
Preschool , Infant / Toddler
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
Level 2

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Active License
License Number
27687
License Holder
Raven Jones
Licensed Since
2011
Issued By
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Licensor
Shelly Cole
District Office
603 West First Street, Lavaca, Arkansas 72941
Last verified September 16, 2026

Reviews

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Sapphire
2023-10-11 14:38:59
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I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

The workers don’t have patience for kids that are behind and need extra help. They rather get angry or keep them with the infants rather than the bigger kids so they can actually learn. Sad really need to get workers that actually care about children’s well being.

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buggy
2015-01-30 02:56:00
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Children are not being cared for correctly or being watched more employees should be hired to be able to monitor all children in facility because from what I saw some of the babies that can crawl are out in hallways while sitters are in room

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About the Provider

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Providing the best, afforable and reliable care for your child. We provide everything from hot meals and snacks, nature walks, the learning of social skills, as well as preparation for school. We know you love your children, why not give them the best?
Additional Information: Level 2 Better Beginnings;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2026-07-09 Facility Visit 300.301.2.a - The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of ChildrenAges of Children: Birth – 18 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 5
2026-07-09 Facility Visit 1000.1001.5 - Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps.
2026-03-13 Facility Visit 1100.1101.6 - Medication shall be given to children only with signed parental permission which includes date, type, drug name, time and dosage, length of time to give medication, and what the medication is being given for. It shall be in the original container with a child resistant cap, not have an expired date, and be labeled with the child's name. (Aspirin substitutes, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, may be provided by the facility if parental permission has been granted. These medications shall be in the original container.) Staff shall not dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication bottle.
2026-03-02 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2026-02-25 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2026-02-24 Facility Complaint 1100.1101.6 - Medication shall be given to children only with signed parental permission which includes date, type, drug name, time and dosage, length of time to give medication, and what the medication is being given for. It shall be in the original container with a child resistant cap, not have an expired date, and be labeled with the child's name. (Aspirin substitutes, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, may be provided by the facility if parental permission has been granted. These medications shall be in the original container.) Staff shall not dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication bottle.
2026-01-22 Facility Visit - - No Violations Cited
2026-01-12 Facility Visit 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.
2023-09-19 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-06-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-10 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-01-06 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2022-12-07 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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