QCC Cabot @ W. Pheasant Rocks! #CabotRocks!

Have you heard of #CabotRocks? Inspired by a rock hunt she attended in Texas, Brooke DeHaven started a Facebook group (which has almost 1500 members!) encouraging the Cabot community to get together with friends and family to paint inspiring pictures and messages on rocks and leave them in shared spaces throughout the city. Well, some kind soul left a few of these special stones at the front door of QCC Cabot @ W. Pheasant. Thanks, kind stranger! We hope to pay it forward and make some rocks of our own because as we all know, #QCCRocks too! 

Check out the write-up Ms.DeHaven received from the Arkansas Dem Gaz back in May. 

Ft. Smith Savannah Kids Can Cook!

Well, this looks fun! Ft. Smith Savannah kids went to Cici's to make their own pizza. They seem to be having a pretty good time eating it, too! 

Look What we Found While Exploring Outside!

There's no telling what you might find while exploring the great outdoors. Today, the Ft. Smith Savannah kids got a great lesson on Locusts! 

QCC Little Rock kids have been having a blast this summer!

QCC Little Rock kids have had quite a summer so far. Movies, blowing, field trips to the Clinton Museum and splash pad....check out the pictures of their adventures! 

Enrollment Packet

Read & Download our Enrollment Packet.

Everyone who choses to enroll their child in a Quality Child Care Early Learning Center must fill out all of the info in the QCC Enrollment Packet highlighted below. Additionally, if your child is eligible for our ABC classroom, please be sure to download the additional ABC Enrollment Packet and submit it also, along with all of the required information. If you have any questions, please contact your Center's Director.  

QCC 2020 Enrollment Packet

ABC Enrollment Packet

Check Out the Summer Fun Were Having @ Cabot on W. Pheasant

We've been having a blast this summer! Click here and check out some pictures. 

Meet Tishonda Rackley

Tishonda Rackley, Director of QCC Ft. Smith - S. Savannah St. 

I have 13 years of Early Childhood experience and I am an active member of the River Valley Early Childhood Association. I have been the director of this QCC Fort Smith location for five years and I have two beautiful girls of my own. I stay up-to-date on critical issues for children and families in Arkansas by following local legislative activities. I believe that in order to build a strong foundation for any child’s future success, educators must provide hands on learning experiences as well as develop positive relationships with parents and caregivers. I have an upbeat “cheerleader” attitude that makes QCC a fun place to learn!

Ms. Rackley can be reached at
479.646.3479 or by email at
Email Tishonda Rackley

USDA Team Nutrition Summer Resources

The USDA Team Nutrition has a great website to learn how we can keep our kids healthy and active all year long. They also offer information about their summer food program. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are being served at locations accross the state all summer long. To find a location near you, click here and enter your zip code. 

If you would like additional info, please contact your Center's Director. 

Avoiding Summer Brain Drain

There's no denying it. Summertime is the best time to be a kid! School is out, the sun is shining, and there's plenty of time to play and have fun. However, it's important to remember to keep our children's minds active and learning, even during vacation. 

Check out this article to see what the pros say about avoiding summer-brain-drain. What are some of the fun summer plans you've made? Let us know in the comments. 

Bedtime Rituals

Every child needs plenty of good, quality sleep in order to learn and grow. Creating a bedtime routine with soothing rituals can go a long way in establishing good sleep habits that can last a lifetime. Check out these articles about bedtime rituals for kids of all ages. 

14 happy Bedtime Rituals

Sweet Bedtime Rituals          

Bedtime Rituals for Big Kids

What are some of the bedtime rituals you've established with your children? Any tips for new parents? Let us know in the comments.