How do I choose the right daycare in Arkadelphia?

When choosing a daycare in Arkadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Arkansas's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arkansas) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Arkadelphia?

Arkadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare Centers in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (12 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Arkansas?

Daycare costs in Arkansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arkadelphia for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arkadelphia

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Arkadelphia Head Start

4.64 score

4.8(20)

301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, AR · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 67 children

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Arkadelphia Healthy Connections (a medical clinic), not Arkadelphia Head Start (a daycare). Based on available information, Arkadelphia Head Start has a 4.8/5 Google rating. The one daycare review mentions amazing staff and caring professionals.

Warm and welcoming staffprofessional and understanding servicecaring and attentive care providersstaff goes beyond standard duties

Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club

4.45 score

4.9(5)

224 Crawford, Arkadelphia, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

Parents praise Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club highly, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Comments focus on the church community, staff quality, and spiritual environment rather than specific daycare services.

Wonderful staffcaring congregationspiritual focusbeautiful facilities

Second Baptist Church Weekday Preschool

4.43 score

4.7(8)

815 South 12th Street, Arkadelphia, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

Reviews describe Second Baptist Church as a welcoming and friendly religious community with strong worship services and facilities. Parents appreciate the kid-friendly programs and active congregation. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the weekday preschool program.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly peoplequality facilitieskid-friendly services

Daycare Centers in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

There are 12 daycare centers in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arkadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arkadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Arkansas's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arkansas)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Arkadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Arkansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arkadelphia for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Arkadelphia must be licensed by Arkansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

12 Daycare Centers in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arkadelphia

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Arkadelphia Head Start

Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club

Second Baptist Church Weekday Preschool

Peake Rosenwald Early Childhood Center

Ascent Acquisition Corporation

Arkadelphia Public School District Early Childhood Center

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