The Goddard School

A Overview

A franchised early childhood education center.

The Goddard School of Fort Smith is a franchised early childhood education center at 9040 Massard Road in Chaffee Crossing, serving children from six weeks to five years old. The building is close to 10,000 square feet with nine classrooms, a child learning kitchen, a dramatic arts space, and multiple playgrounds, with room for about 150 children and a staff of around 30.

The school is operated by franchise partners Emily and Daniel Lunney and Brooks Coatney on a site owned by Shire, Inc. Ground broke in February 2023 and the school opened to families as the sixth Goddard School in Arkansas. Covenant Commercial Construction was named as the contractor when the project was announced.