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 91ÖÆƬ³§s
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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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
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