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52 Daycare Centers in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Browse all 52 daycare centers in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fayetteville

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

    333 W Maple St, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children

    Wee Care Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the Christian environment, flexible scheduling options, and the directors' involvement and communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and recommend the center to others.

    caring and friendly staffkindergarten readinessflexible scheduling (2-4 days per week)Christian faith-based curriculum
  2. 2
    Parkside Playschool
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    2460 N Old Wire Road, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parkside Playschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and play-based, nature-focused curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the facility's flexibility, emotional support for children, outdoor activities, quality homemade meals, and strong parent communication through the Brightwheel app.

    Caring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachoutdoor play emphasishomemade high-quality meals
  3. 3

    3395 W Mount Comfort Rd, Fayetteville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 105 children

    Parents consistently praise Just Like Home Early Learning Center for its caring, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Families highlight the facility's strong communication, safety measures, engaging curriculum, and accommodations for individual child needs. Children reportedly arrive excited daily and form meaningful bonds with teachers.

    Caring and welcoming stafflive camera access for parent monitoringstrong communication and daily updatesclean and spacious facilities
  4. 4

    2730 E Township Street, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    St. John's Lutheran Child Care Center in Fayetteville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and responsive leadership of director Michele. Parents highlight the home-like atmosphere, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and quality care combined with educational activities and Christian values.

    kind and accommodating staffresponsive director Michelesmall class sizeslow staff-to-child ratios
  5. 5

    3249 W Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    These reviews are not about the daycare's Sonshine School program but rather about the Mt Comfort Church of Christ itself. Reviews praise the congregation as welcoming, faith-focused, and community-involved, with activities for all ages. No specific feedback about the daycare center's educational quality, staff, facilities, or childcare services is provided.

    Welcoming and friendly congregationstrong sense of community and belongingactivities for all agesexcellent Bible studies and sermons
  6. 6

    560 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents consistently praise this facility for its clean, well-maintained amenities and diverse programming for children. Reviewers highlight the friendly, attentive staff, variety of activities (swimming, basketball, gym, rock wall, computer access), and strong supervision. Multiple parents report their children have had positive experiences with summer programs and after-school care.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and professional staffdiverse activities and programswell-maintained equipment
  7. 7
    Kids Club
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    560 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Club as an excellent facility with well-maintained amenities and friendly, attentive staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, basketball, gym equipment, rock climbing, and computer access, with strong supervision. Families report their children enjoy attending and feel the programs provide great value.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitiesdiverse activity options (swimmingbasketballgym
  8. 8

    3030 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Parents consistently praise this facility as an excellent community center with well-maintained amenities and professional staff. The Boys and Girls Club offers diverse activities including swimming, basketball, gym equipment, computer access, and rock climbing, with strong supervision and after-school care programs. Families report their children have fun and feel well cared for.

    Clean facilitiesattentive and professional staffdiverse activities for kidswell-maintained equipment
  9. 9
    Teeny Tiny Preschool
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    10 S Willow Ave, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Teeny Tiny Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents praise the individualized attention, regular communication, and strong community culture. One parent reported frustration with unenrollment of their part-time child due to staffing issues.

    Loving and caring teachersindividualized attentionchild development and growthregular app updates and photos
  10. 10

    4195 W Persimmon St, Fayetteville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 239 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show academic and social advancement, with strong parent communication through daily updates and photos. Families highlight successful transitions, emotional learning activities, and welcoming management.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationengaging curriculumsafe and welcoming environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Fayetteville based on parent reviews

Wee Care Christian Preschool

5(20)

333 W Maple St, Fayetteville, AR

Wee Care Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the Christian environment, flexible scheduling options, and the directors' involvement and communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and recommend the center to others.

caring and friendly staffkindergarten readinessflexible scheduling (2-4 days per week)

Parkside Playschool

5(20)

2460 N Old Wire Road, Fayetteville, AR

Parkside Playschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and play-based, nature-focused curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the facility's flexibility, emotional support for children, outdoor activities, quality homemade meals, and strong parent communication through the Brightwheel app.

Caring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachoutdoor play emphasis

Just Like Home Childcare-West

4.8(20)

3395 W Mount Comfort Rd, Fayetteville, AR

Parents consistently praise Just Like Home Early Learning Center for its caring, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Families highlight the facility's strong communication, safety measures, engaging curriculum, and accommodations for individual child needs. Children reportedly arrive excited daily and form meaningful bonds with teachers.

Caring and welcoming stafflive camera access for parent monitoringstrong communication and daily updates

St. John'S Lutheran Child Care Center

4.8(11)

2730 E Township Street, Fayetteville, AR

St. John's Lutheran Child Care Center in Fayetteville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and responsive leadership of director Michele. Parents highlight the home-like atmosphere, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and quality care combined with educational activities and Christian values.

kind and accommodating staffresponsive director Michelesmall class sizes

Central Children'S Academy

5(4)

6 E Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR

Mt Comfort Church Of Christ Sonshine School

4.4(20)

3249 W Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville, AR

These reviews are not about the daycare's Sonshine School program but rather about the Mt Comfort Church of Christ itself. Reviews praise the congregation as welcoming, faith-focused, and community-involved, with activities for all ages. No specific feedback about the daycare center's educational quality, staff, facilities, or childcare services is provided.

Welcoming and friendly congregationstrong sense of community and belongingactivities for all ages

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Daycare Centers in Fayetteville, Arkansas

There are 52 daycare centers in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville

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La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Fayetteville receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, new management under Mrs. Maribel, enrichment activities, and facility features like live cameras and detailed daily updates. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and receive individual attention.

Caring and attentive staffstrong management and leadershiplive camera access
Address
3686 N Front St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 444-8130
Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
57 E Township St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-7812
The Pre-K At Owl Creek School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
375 N Rupple St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 435-1467
The Pre-K At Leverett
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1124 W Cleveland St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 444-3077
Kids Life Summer Camp & After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
602 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 521-4000
Just Like Home Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Just Like Home Childcare Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, owner Kelly's involvement, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for supporting children with special needs and helping shy or delayed children thrive academically and socially. One parent noted the structured environment may not suit high-energy children who need less rigid routines.

Caring and patient staffowner present dailysmall class sizes with low teacher-to-student ratios
Address
3075 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 966-4450
School Kids Connection Root
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1529 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 445-1015
School Kids Connection Butterfield
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3050 Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 444-3081
The Elizabeth Richardson Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Elizabeth Richardson Center receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the caring staff and inclusive environment. Parents highlight the center's supportive management and welcoming front desk personnel. The facility is noted for serving people of all ages and abilities with various services.

caring staffloving peoplehelpful front desk personnel
Address
1760 N Woodland Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-4420
The Pre-K At Happy Hollow
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2175 E Peppervine Dr, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 445-1238
Saint Joseph Catholic Pre-School
Church Daycare
Address
1722 N Starr Drive, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-0890
The Pre-K At Asbell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1500 N Sang Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 718-0209
Ivory M Conley Head Start/Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1225 S Wood Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 571-4710
School Kids Connection Owl Creek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
375 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 718-0200
The Pre-K At Butterfield Trail
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3050 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 444-3081
School Kids Connection Holcomb
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2900 N Salem Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 527-3610
The Goddard School
Before or After School Daycare

The Goddard School in Fayetteville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, strong child development outcomes, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children excel academically and feel safe and cared for.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong child development and educational outcomes
Address
3916 N Bellafont Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 262-0970
Living Faith Pre School
Church Daycare
Address
1351 S Morningside Dr, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-0715
Fayetteville Christian School
Church Daycare
Address
2006 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-2565
Play Learn School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 E Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-3992
Prism Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2875 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 249-6113
School Kids Connection Happy Hollow
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2175 E Peppervine Dr, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 444-3085

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Frequently asked questions

There are 52 all daycares in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 33 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 12 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 Fayetteville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fayetteville 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.