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195 Daycare Centers in Little Rock, Arkansas

Browse all 195 daycare centers in Little Rock, Arkansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Little Rock

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
    Little Rock Racquet Club
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.

    Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained groundsquality pools with safety features
  2. 2

    10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.

    Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilitiesconvenient service times
  3. 3

    4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.

    welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipmentquality staff
  4. 4

    324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 379 children

    Parents consistently praise Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist CDC for its loving, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at the center, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts. The facility is noted for convenient location, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents.

    Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentstaff dedicationconvenient downtown location with ample parking
  5. 5

    1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.

    Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake viewscomfortable rooms
  6. 6

    1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 234 children

    Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.

    Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilitieswooded grounds with nature-based learning
  7. 7
    Bundle Of Joy
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    7515 Geyer Springs, Suite 15, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Bundle of Joy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving. However, one family noted significant concerns about staff turnover, declined care quality, and a safety incident involving unsupervised children.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong communication via appoutdoor play space
  8. 8
    Pulaski Heights Umc-Clc
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 677 children

    These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. The reviews consistently praise the church's sermons, welcoming community, and service opportunities, with visitors appreciating both in-person and online worship options.

    Excellent sermons and spiritual leadershipwelcoming and friendly atmosphereclean facilitiesmultiple worship formats (in-person
  9. 9

    320 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children

    St. James United Methodist Church Elementary in Little Rock receives universal 5/5 ratings from reviewers. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, strong youth and children's programs, and the church's commitment to Christian values and community service across multiple generations of families.

    welcoming congregationstrong youth ministry programsactivities for all agesChristian education and worship
  10. 10

    8923 Sunset Lane, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children

    The reviews provided do not relate to the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for a church (FCC) discussing worship services, Pastor Kelly, and the spiritual community. No actual parent reviews about MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARNING CENTERS daycare services, child care quality, or educational programs are present.

    None mentioned for the daycare

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Little Rock based on parent reviews

Little Rock Racquet Club

4.9(20)

1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR

Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.

Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained grounds

Pleasant Valley Day School

4.9(20)

10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR

This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.

Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilities

Little Rock Athletic Club Kid'S Down Under Center

4.8(20)

4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR

Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.

welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipment

Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Cdc INC.

4.8(20)

324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR

Parents consistently praise Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist CDC for its loving, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at the center, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts. The facility is noted for convenient location, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentstaff dedication

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K

4.8(18)

1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.

Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake views

Ferncliff Camp And Conference Center Summer Program

4.8(18)

1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR

Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.

Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilities

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Daycare Centers in Little Rock, Arkansas

There are 195 daycare centers in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock

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Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5 Remington Cove, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 850-8788
Miss Cherie'S Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
12900 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 940-1009
Saint Mark'S Episcopal Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1000 North Mississippi Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-2535
Southwest Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
5615 Geyer Spring Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 603-1342
Trinity Methodist Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 666-2815
Chenal Valley Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
15717 Taylor Loop Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 868-6030
Children First INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2400 West Markham, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 374-0944
Village Montessori School
Church Daycare
5
Address
4401 Woodlawn Dr, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 944-4483
Miss Selma'S School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Miss Selma's School receives consistently high praise from parents who have enrolled their children for multiple years. Parents highlight the small class sizes, dedicated teachers who know each child personally, and strong leadership under Principal Robin Smith. The school is described as affordable for a private institution and creates a close-knit family environment.

Small class sizescaring and knowledgeable teachersaffordable tuition
Address
7819 T Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-0123
Tender Hearts Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2315 Wright Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 916-9532
Primrose Child Care Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
3006 West Dixon Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 888-8175
Moma Rene & Britneys Kiddie College
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents praise MOMA RENE & BRITNEYS KIDDIE COLLEGE for exceptional educational outcomes, with children learning advanced academic skills ahead of typical age milestones. The center is noted for consistent, caring staff who treat children like family, and former attendees return to volunteer and speak positively about their experiences years later.

Advanced academic instructionstable staff with low turnovercaring and loving atmosphere
Address
4 North Lane, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 562-6020
Kennedy Headstart
Headstart Programs
5
Address
4901 West 65th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 565-6533
Davis Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
7415 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 570-5000
St James Learning Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 217-6740
Making A Difference Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The reviews provided do not relate to the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for a church (FCC) discussing worship services, Pastor Kelly, and the spiritual community. No actual parent reviews about MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARNING CENTERS daycare services, child care quality, or educational programs are present.

None mentioned for the daycare
Address
8923 Sunset Lane, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 570-0052
Alexandra'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1509 North Pierce Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 749-7300
Access Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10618 Breckenridge, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 217-8600
Chenal Valley-Mont
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14929 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 868-6030
Above And Beyond Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
80 Westminister, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 568-4785
Nana'S Care Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5312 West 10th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 747-1059
Watch Me Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2407 S Battery, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 747-2437
Little Rock Racquet Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.

Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained grounds
Address
1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-5711
Child Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
6 Children'S Way, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 364-3566
Pleasant Valley Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.

Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilities
Address
10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-5818
Westover Hills Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the friendly and welcoming environment, clean facilities, and welcoming community. One reviewer noted concerns about safety in shared gym spaces due to crowding.

Clean bathroomstasteful interior decorationsfriendly and accepting community
Address
6400 Richard B Hardie Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 666-0880
The Missionary Daycare Of The Disciples
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents express strong satisfaction with this religious facility, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Reviews highlight appreciation for the church community, multilingual services (English and Korean), and positive experiences for children. Parents emphasize pride in the church family and spiritual environment.

Strong community atmospheremultilingual services offeredchildren enjoy attending
Address
800 Kirby Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 228-1077
Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.

Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake views
Address
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 821-3063
Ferncliff Camp And Conference Center Summer Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.

Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilities
Address
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 821-3063
Little Rock Athletic Club Kid'S Down Under Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.

welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipment
Address
4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-3600

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Frequently asked questions

There are 195 all daycares in Little Rock, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Little Rock, 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
Little Rock offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 137 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 14 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 37 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 Little Rock for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Little Rock 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.