East Side Preschool Academy

Quick Facts

Capacity

284 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: $8.07 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Infant 0 to 18 Months: $32.31 per Day (7 Hours or More); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $8.07 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Toddler 18 to 36 Months: $32.31 per Day (7 Hours or More); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $8.07 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); Preschool 30 to 72 Months: $32.31 per Day (7 Hours or More); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $8.07 per Day (Less than 7 Hours); School Age 60 to 156 Months: $32.31 per Day (7 Hours or More)

Type of Care

Infant / Toddler , Preschool

Subsidized Program

Does not participate

Food Program

Does not participate

State Rating

Level 0

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Contact Information

📞 (479) 452-1481

2710 Massard Rd

Fort Smith, AR 72903

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🌐 www.myeastside.tv/ministries/preschool/

✓ Licensed Child Care Center

Active License

License Number

24413

License Holder

East Side Baptist Church-ft. Smith

Licensed Since

2006

Issued By

Arkansas Department of Human Services

Licensor

Sally Webb

District Office

2 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201

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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

STOP! Go somewhere else! The new director, Melissa, is horrible. And all the new teachers are just as bad. They don’t care at all. It has gone down the drain since she came and brought all her friends from her old job. She’s incompetent to handle a job like that. Don’t send your precious littles here

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About the Provider

We care about preschoolers! You can be sure your child will be handled with tender loving care as we seek to meet his physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional needs. For more information contact Lisa Carter by phone (452-1481) or by email at [email protected].

On Sunday mornings at 9:00am, we use "My First Look" curriculum for babies through Kindergarten. First impressions are important. That’s why we designed our First Look curriculum to give preschool children a first impression of their loving heavenly Father. The curriculum keeps it simple and fun, repeating one basic truth about God all month long. First Look also helps children understand worship and introduces them to small group time.

Additional Information: Level 0 Better Beginnings;

Hours of Operation

Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Visit/Complaint Date	Type	Details

2026-06-09	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2026-06-08	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2026-02-05	Facility Visit	- - No Violations Cited

2026-01-14	Facility Visit	300.301.4 - Infants and toddlers shall not be mixed with preschool children, except as listed in the following requirement.

2025-05-28	Facility Visit	- - No Violations Cited

2023-06-29	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2023-05-23	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2023-03-28	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

2022-12-07	Facility Visit	No Violations Cited

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