Cavanaugh Childrens Center in Fort Smith, AR, serves 72 students in kindergarten within a city–based, co–ed early childhood program with Baptist religious orientation.
The school offers a kindergarten–only program as part of its early childhood and daycare services.
Total K–12 enrollment is 2 students, reflecting the school's specific focus on early childhood education.
Cavanaugh Childrens Center operates without formal membership in any school associations and is located in an urban community.
Nearby private schools in Fort Smith offer a range of grade levels and enrollment sizes, positioning Cavanaugh Childrens Center as a smaller, kindergarten–specific option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cavanaugh Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Cavanaugh Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cavanaugh Childrens Center is Northside Christian Academy (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Harvest Time Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Acceptance rate listed
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northside Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
5.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Union Christian Academy
(Christian)
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Morrow Valley Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
38.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
43.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Acceptance rate listed
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Academy ![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way Ste 430
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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