
Compare 18 daycare centers in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.01/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jacksonville has 18 licensed daycares with 94 parent reviews averaging 4.01/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72076 with 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
3501 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
McArthur Christian Academy is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, quality worship services, and friendly congregation. The facility offers childcare services and is noted for its inclusive community and scriptural preaching.
613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
HUFF N PUFF is a gymnastics and dance facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with predominantly positive reviews praising instruction quality and competitive success. Parents highlight excellent coaches and professional instruction, though one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the ninja class program.
880 N Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
Kareer Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant supervision, failure to follow medical instructions, parking lot deterioration, and staff behavior issues.
1912 Mcarthur Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children
Kareer Kids CDC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns about infant care quality, staff oversight, and disregard for parental instructions regarding medical needs.
213 North Bailey Boulevard, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Ethel's Educational Express CDC has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, safe environment, and personalized attention to children's needs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about operational reliability, sudden closures, refund disputes, and failure to pick up children.
501 South 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
Kid to Kid has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the director, staff engagement, cleanliness, and child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns, understaffing, alleged falsified records, unprofessional management, and incidents of children being injured or hurt.
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville
Average ratings by facility type in Jacksonville, based on parent reviews
Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72076 | 18 | 4.01 | 5 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (30–243 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
4
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews
3501 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville, AR
McArthur Christian Academy is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, quality worship services, and friendly congregation. The facility offers childcare services and is noted for its inclusive community and scriptural preaching.
613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR
HUFF N PUFF is a gymnastics and dance facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with predominantly positive reviews praising instruction quality and competitive success. Parents highlight excellent coaches and professional instruction, though one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the ninja class program.
109 North Jeff Davis Avenue, Jacksonville, AR
One parent describes a deeply loving environment led by an enthusiastic owner who clearly cares about the children. The review highlights a spiritual focus, noting that the center aims to inspire and encourage the children's faith and personal growth.
2400 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and clear communication, while another reports severe neglect, including unaddressed bullying and physical injuries resulting in a swollen eye. The conflicting accounts suggest a potential disparity between the center's reported behavior and actual supervision practices.
7235 Jacksonville Cutoff, Jacksonville, AR
One parent describes an abysmal experience marked by poor leadership, lack of clear communication, and unprofessional staff behavior, including abrupt closures and hostile interactions. The reviewer cites sudden school closures, undisclosed mask mandates, and dismissive responses to financial concerns as major issues. Additionally, the account details aggressive staff conduct and an arbitrary expulsion without explanation.
1000 School Drive, Jacksonville, AR
There are 18 daycare centers in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes a deeply loving environment led by an enthusiastic owner who clearly cares about the children. The review highlights a spiritual focus, noting that the center aims to inspire and encourage the children's faith and personal growth.
McArthur Christian Academy is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, quality worship services, and friendly congregation. The facility offers childcare services and is noted for its inclusive community and scriptural preaching.
HUFF N PUFF is a gymnastics and dance facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with predominantly positive reviews praising instruction quality and competitive success. Parents highlight excellent coaches and professional instruction, though one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the ninja class program.
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and clear communication, while another reports severe neglect, including unaddressed bullying and physical injuries resulting in a swollen eye. The conflicting accounts suggest a potential disparity between the center's reported behavior and actual supervision practices.
One parent describes an abysmal experience marked by poor leadership, lack of clear communication, and unprofessional staff behavior, including abrupt closures and hostile interactions. The reviewer cites sudden school closures, undisclosed mask mandates, and dismissive responses to financial concerns as major issues. Additionally, the account details aggressive staff conduct and an arbitrary expulsion without explanation.
Feedback for this center is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's attentiveness and the variety of after-school activities, while others cite serious concerns regarding safety supervision and administrative management. One reviewer highlights the 24/7 director availability and extensive programming, whereas another describes witnessing unaddressed physical altercations and poor record-keeping.
Kareer Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant supervision, failure to follow medical instructions, parking lot deterioration, and staff behavior issues.
Kareer Kids CDC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns about infant care quality, staff oversight, and disregard for parental instructions regarding medical needs.
Ethel's Educational Express CDC has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, safe environment, and personalized attention to children's needs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about operational reliability, sudden closures, refund disputes, and failure to pick up children.
Feedback for ADKINS PRE K CENTER is mixed, with one parent expressing satisfaction while others report significant issues with staff conduct and facility management. Critics highlight aggressive interactions during check-in, dismissive teacher responses, and concerns regarding child safety and supervision.
Kid to Kid has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the director, staff engagement, cleanliness, and child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns, understaffing, alleged falsified records, unprofessional management, and incidents of children being injured or hurt.
One parent reports a highly positive experience with friendly and informative staff, while another describes a severe incident involving unreported bullying, physical injury, and a toileting accident that resulted in a swollen eye and lasting fear.
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