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Best Daycare Centers in Austin, AR

Compare 6 daycare centers in Austin. Average rating: 3.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Austin, Arkansas at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
3.86/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Austin has 6 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 3.86/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Austin

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.

  1. 1
    Good Earth Learning Center
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    511 Ernie Davis Road, Austin, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Good Earth Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its farm-based, outdoor learning environment and nurturing staff led by Angie and Honey. Parents consistently highlight the facility's unique approach to education through nature, animals, and interactive learning, particularly noting its suitability for neurodivergent children. The center fosters strong family engagement and genuine care from staff.

    Farm-based learning environmentoutdoor activities in all weatherinteractive and hands-on educationanimal care opportunities
  2. 2
    Early Impressions
    3.69 score
    3.5(8)

    109 West Allison Street, Austin, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Early Impressions receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, strong values, and loving environment. However, four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices (bug bites, diaper rash misdiagnosis), unprofessional staff behavior (yelling at children and parents), inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and overall lack of attentiveness.

    Caring and loving teachersstrong moral valueswelcoming staffchildren enjoy attending
  3. 3
    Lynny Penny'S Cdc
    3.69 score
    3.5(8)

    3655 Highway 367 North, Austin, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    Lynny Penny's CDC has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff and loving environment for their children. Four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices, staff conduct issues, inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and unprofessional management.

    Caring and affectionate teacherswelcoming staffstrong moral valueschildren enjoy attending
  4. 4
    Austin Academy For Kids
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    1680 East Main Street, Austin, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Austin Academy for Kids has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and personal attention, while five parents reported serious safety and care concerns including neglected medical orders, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and retaliation against complaints.

    Staff recognizes and values familiessmall town settingmanagers attentive to children's wellbeing

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Austin

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Austin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
720076
3.86
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Austin (46–126 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Austin based on parent reviews

Good Earth Learning Center

4.8(7)

511 Ernie Davis Road, Austin, AR

Good Earth Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its farm-based, outdoor learning environment and nurturing staff led by Angie and Honey. Parents consistently highlight the facility's unique approach to education through nature, animals, and interactive learning, particularly noting its suitability for neurodivergent children. The center fosters strong family engagement and genuine care from staff.

Farm-based learning environmentoutdoor activities in all weatherinteractive and hands-on education

Precious Moments Learning Center

4.2(3)

3790 Highway 38 North, Austin, AR

One parent describes the center as an absolutely wonderful place with amazing, caring staff, calling it a perfect option for daycare needs. Conversely, a separate review rates the facility zero stars, alleging that an 11-month-old child was found with multiple unexplained marks and that staff were negligent and rude about the incident.

caring staffwonderful environmentperfect for daycare needs

Early Impressions

3.5(8)

109 West Allison Street, Austin, AR

Early Impressions receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, strong values, and loving environment. However, four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices (bug bites, diaper rash misdiagnosis), unprofessional staff behavior (yelling at children and parents), inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and overall lack of attentiveness.

Caring and loving teachersstrong moral valueswelcoming staff

Lynny Penny'S Cdc

3.5(8)

3655 Highway 367 North, Austin, AR

Lynny Penny's CDC has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff and loving environment for their children. Four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices, staff conduct issues, inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and unprofessional management.

Caring and affectionate teacherswelcoming staffstrong moral values

Austin Academy For Kids

3.3(7)

1680 East Main Street, Austin, AR

Austin Academy for Kids has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and personal attention, while five parents reported serious safety and care concerns including neglected medical orders, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and retaliation against complaints.

Staff recognizes and values familiessmall town settingmanagers attentive to children's wellbeing

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Daycare Centers in Austin, Arkansas

There are 6 daycare centers in Austin, 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 Austin have an average rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.86 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Austin, 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 Austin

Showing 6 results

Good Earth Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Good Earth Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its farm-based, outdoor learning environment and nurturing staff led by Angie and Honey. Parents consistently highlight the facility's unique approach to education through nature, animals, and interactive learning, particularly noting its suitability for neurodivergent children. The center fosters strong family engagement and genuine care from staff.

Farm-based learning environmentoutdoor activities in all weatherinteractive and hands-on education
Address
511 Ernie Davis Road, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 732-0321
Precious Moments Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the center as an absolutely wonderful place with amazing, caring staff, calling it a perfect option for daycare needs. Conversely, a separate review rates the facility zero stars, alleging that an 11-month-old child was found with multiple unexplained marks and that staff were negligent and rude about the incident.

caring staffwonderful environmentperfect for daycare needs
Address
3790 Highway 38 North, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 286-7970
Early Impressions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Early Impressions receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, strong values, and loving environment. However, four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices (bug bites, diaper rash misdiagnosis), unprofessional staff behavior (yelling at children and parents), inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and overall lack of attentiveness.

Caring and loving teachersstrong moral valueswelcoming staff
Address
109 West Allison Street, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 628-1497
Lynny Penny'S Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lynny Penny's CDC has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff and loving environment for their children. Four other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene practices, staff conduct issues, inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and unprofessional management.

Caring and affectionate teacherswelcoming staffstrong moral values
Address
3655 Highway 367 North, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 605-0242
Austin Academy For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Austin Academy for Kids has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and personal attention, while five parents reported serious safety and care concerns including neglected medical orders, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and retaliation against complaints.

Staff recognizes and values familiessmall town settingmanagers attentive to children's wellbeing
Address
1680 East Main Street, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 843-1115
Kids & Company Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
103 North Second Street, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 286-6018

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Austin, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Austin have an average Google rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Austin, 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
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 Austin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Austin 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.