Best Daycare Centers in Arkadelphia, AR
Compare 12 daycare centers in Arkadelphia. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Arkadelphia, Arkansas at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.54/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Arkadelphia has 12 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 71923 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Arkadelphia Head Start4.64 score4.8(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 - 2Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club4.45 score4.9(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 - 3Second Baptist Church Weekday Preschool4.43 score4.7(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Arkadelphia
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Arkadelphia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Arkadelphia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71923 | 11 | 4.54 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Arkadelphia (36–123 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Arkadelphia based on parent reviews
Arkadelphia Head Start
301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, AR
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.
Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club
224 Crawford, Arkadelphia, AR
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.
Second Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
815 South 12th Street, Arkadelphia, AR
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.
Peake Rosenwald Early Childhood Center
1604 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR
Ascent Acquisition Corporation
2410 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia Public School District Early Childhood Center
25 Mcclellan Boulevard, Arkadelphia, AR
One parent reports a conflict involving the director's inappropriate contact with their doctor and the accusation that their mother was photographing staff, though they also highlight a positive experience with an older staff member who was attentive to their child.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Arkadelphia have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.
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.
All Daycare Centers in Arkadelphia
Showing 12 results
- Address
- 2410 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 245-2210
- Address
- 1604 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-5564
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.
- Address
- 224 Crawford, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-7775
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.
- Address
- 301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-8931
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.
- Address
- 815 South 12th Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-4371
One parent reports a conflict involving the director's inappropriate contact with their doctor and the accusation that their mother was photographing staff, though they also highlight a positive experience with an older staff member who was attentive to their child.
- Address
- 25 Mcclellan Boulevard, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 245-2555
One parent describes a wonderful, caring staff that treats their child well, while another criticizes the center as very unprofessional and advises against sending children there. These conflicting experiences highlight a divide in perceived quality of care and professionalism.
- Address
- 2012 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-4050
- Address
- 1900 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-2260
- Address
- 1039 South 13th Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 246-9631
- Address
- 1218 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 230-1965
- Address
- 880 Old Military Road, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 230-2717
- Address
- 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR
- Phone
- (870) 230-5051
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities