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10 Daycare Centers in Forrest City, Arkansas

Browse all 10 daycare centers in Forrest City, Arkansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forrest City

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.

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    Teach And Tend Day Care Center
    2.38 score
    1.7(12)

    625 Arkansas Ave, Forrest City, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    This daycare center has highly polarized reviews centered around an incident involving children throwing rocks. Two positive reviews praise the facility's teachers, outside time, and welcoming atmosphere. However, nine negative reviews allege that a teacher instructed children to throw rocks at another child, with claims that the incident was recorded and the teacher was not dismissed.

    Wonderful teacherslots of outside timepleasant atmospherechildren eager to a

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Forrest City based on parent reviews

St Francis Area Developmental Center

4.5(1)

3326 Highway 1 S, Forrest City, AR

Save The Children Head Start Forrest City

5

954 Rice St, Forrest City, AR

Life Strategies Of Arkansas LLC

4.7

1712 Lindauer Rd, Forrest City, AR

Central Elementary School - Forrest City Schools

5

801 Deadrick Rd, Forrest City, AR

Vhan'S Child Care Center

5

968 Rice St, Forrest City, AR

Abc Preschool At Lincoln

5

149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR

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Daycare types in Forrest City

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Forrest City, Arkansas

There are 10 daycare centers in Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, 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 Forrest City

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Save The Children Head Start Forrest City
Headstart Programs
5
Address
954 Rice St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-2821
Central Elementary School - Forrest City Schools
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
801 Deadrick Rd, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-2141
Vhan'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
968 Rice St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 494-3585
Abc Preschool At Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 261-1807
Life Strategies Of Arkansas LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1712 Lindauer Rd, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-0511
St Francis Area Developmental Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3326 Highway 1 S, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-5270
Teach And Tend Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

This daycare center has highly polarized reviews centered around an incident involving children throwing rocks. Two positive reviews praise the facility's teachers, outside time, and welcoming atmosphere. However, nine negative reviews allege that a teacher instructed children to throw rocks at another child, with claims that the incident was recorded and the teacher was not dismissed.

Wonderful teacherslots of outside timepleasant atmosphere
Address
625 Arkansas Ave, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-1232
Kids World Academy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1315 N Division St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 270-5408
Kids For The Future Of Forrest City INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3998 Highway 1 N, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-1737
Calvary Christian Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1611 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-5345

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Forrest City, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Forrest City, 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
Forrest City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Forrest City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Forrest City 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.