
Compare 54 daycare centers in North Little Rock. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Little Rock has 54 licensed daycares with 265 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 72117 (avg 4.53 stars), while 72114 has the largest selection (17 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.
8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for New Life Church, not Little Life Academy daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and community programs rather than childcare services.
12506 Highway 165, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Sunshine Campus is a specialized camp facility in North Little Rock that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. The center is particularly praised for its inclusive environment and extensive accommodations for children with disabilities and special needs. Parents consistently highlight the attentive staff, diverse recreational activities, and well-maintained grounds.
1700 Locust Street, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Parents consistently praise LEAP FORWARD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for its caring and dedicated staff who genuinely love working with children. Families report their children feel comfortable, engaged, and well-prepared for school, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts on their children's development and well-being.
3804 Mccain Park Drive, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents praise the North Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Galaxy childcare for its sweet and amazing staff who create a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and allows parents to access gym amenities while their children are cared for in a safe setting.
901 Parker Street, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 197 children
Parents universally praise Treehouse Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is recognized for its structured curriculum, strong academic preparation for elementary school, and exceptional care standards. Multiple parents note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express trust in the center's leadership.
201 East C Street, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 240 children
Park Hill Baptist Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Parents highlight the facility's excellent security features including cameras throughout and controlled access. The center is described as a loving, family-oriented environment where children thrive.
1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 394 children
The reviews provided do not contain evaluations of daycare services. Most reviews describe the church facility itself, community involvement, and worship experiences rather than assessing childcare quality, staff, or educational programs for children.
1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 457 children
Reviews praise the warm, loving environment and kid-centered activities at this faith-based aftercare program. Parents appreciate the kind staff and well-maintained facilities. Most feedback is positive, though reviews appear to mix daycare experiences with general church facility impressions.
6201 John F Kennedy Boulvard, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 121 children
JFK Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, understanding staff and quality care provided to children. Parents consistently recommend the facility and express satisfaction with how their children are treated. One parent reported being denied entry without explanation, which they perceived as discriminatory.
200 West 20th Street, North Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 326 children
Carmell's Learning Center is a family-owned daycare in North Little Rock that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, personalized attention to children, and reasonable pricing. Children show strong developmental progress and enjoy attending.
Based on 25 daycares with Google ratings in North Little Rock
Top qualities mentioned across 265 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in North Little Rock, based on parent reviews
North Little Rock zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72117 | 11 | 4.53 | 2 | |
| 72116 | 13 | 4.4 | 3 | |
| 72118 | 12 | 3.95 | 2 | |
| 72114 | 17 | 3.77 | 3 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Little Rock (23–457 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
24
Large
76–150 children
16
Very Large
150+ children
11
Highest rated daycares in North Little Rock based on parent reviews
8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, AR
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for New Life Church, not Little Life Academy daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and community programs rather than childcare services.
12506 Highway 165, North Little Rock, AR
Sunshine Campus is a specialized camp facility in North Little Rock that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. The center is particularly praised for its inclusive environment and extensive accommodations for children with disabilities and special needs. Parents consistently highlight the attentive staff, diverse recreational activities, and well-maintained grounds.
1700 Locust Street, North Little Rock, AR
Parents consistently praise LEAP FORWARD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for its caring and dedicated staff who genuinely love working with children. Families report their children feel comfortable, engaged, and well-prepared for school, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts on their children's development and well-being.
3804 Mccain Park Drive, North Little Rock, AR
Parents praise the North Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Galaxy childcare for its sweet and amazing staff who create a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and allows parents to access gym amenities while their children are cared for in a safe setting.
901 Parker Street, North Little Rock, AR
Parents universally praise Treehouse Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is recognized for its structured curriculum, strong academic preparation for elementary school, and exceptional care standards. Multiple parents note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express trust in the center's leadership.
201 East C Street, North Little Rock, AR
Park Hill Baptist Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Parents highlight the facility's excellent security features including cameras throughout and controlled access. The center is described as a loving, family-oriented environment where children thrive.
There are 54 daycare centers in North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.44 stars. Our analysis covers 265 parent reviews. Parents in North Little Rock most frequently praise daycares for welcoming environment, clean facility, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in North Little Rock, 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 an excellent experience with their son's Pre-K and Kindergarten program, highlighting hands-on learning and strong academic preparation. The review notes that teachers were loving and patient, successfully fostering a love for learning and essential skills like penmanship and science concepts.
One parent describes an exceptional experience where the staff treated their children with the same care as their own. The reviewer, a single father, appreciated the staff's understanding regarding late pickup times and expressed deep gratitude for the quality of care.
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for New Life Church, not Little Life Academy daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and community programs rather than childcare services.
Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and personalized attention, citing examples such as the owner's direct involvement in managing a child's type 1 diabetes. Reviewers describe the environment as family-oriented, clean, and joyful, noting that children adapt quickly and feel safe under the supervision of specific staff members.
Sunshine Campus is a specialized camp facility in North Little Rock that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. The center is particularly praised for its inclusive environment and extensive accommodations for children with disabilities and special needs. Parents consistently highlight the attentive staff, diverse recreational activities, and well-maintained grounds.
Parents consistently praise LEAP FORWARD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for its caring and dedicated staff who genuinely love working with children. Families report their children feel comfortable, engaged, and well-prepared for school, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts on their children's development and well-being.
Parents praise the North Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Galaxy childcare for its sweet and amazing staff who create a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and allows parents to access gym amenities while their children are cared for in a safe setting.
Parents universally praise Treehouse Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is recognized for its structured curriculum, strong academic preparation for elementary school, and exceptional care standards. Multiple parents note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express trust in the center's leadership.
Park Hill Baptist Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Parents highlight the facility's excellent security features including cameras throughout and controlled access. The center is described as a loving, family-oriented environment where children thrive.
The reviews provided do not contain evaluations of daycare services. Most reviews describe the church facility itself, community involvement, and worship experiences rather than assessing childcare quality, staff, or educational programs for children.
Reviews praise the warm, loving environment and kid-centered activities at this faith-based aftercare program. Parents appreciate the kind staff and well-maintained facilities. Most feedback is positive, though reviews appear to mix daycare experiences with general church facility impressions.
JFK Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, understanding staff and quality care provided to children. Parents consistently recommend the facility and express satisfaction with how their children are treated. One parent reported being denied entry without explanation, which they perceived as discriminatory.
Parents highlight comfortable classrooms, attentive teachers, and effective kindergarten preparation, while one review warns of poor communication, a biased waitlist process, and unreliable enrollment practices.
Carmell's Learning Center is a family-owned daycare in North Little Rock that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, personalized attention to children, and reasonable pricing. Children show strong developmental progress and enjoy attending.
One parent reports that their son attends the center and finds the staff to be very sweet and caring. With no other feedback available, positive experiences are limited to this single account.
Early Steps Child Development Center III receives mostly positive reviews praising clean facilities, attentive staff, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including their child being bullied, sustaining multiple injuries on the first day, and staff failing to notice or address the incidents.
Pike Elementary Preschool receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Parents praise the teachers and facilities, but some express serious concerns about supervision in the after-school program and inflexible drop-off policies.
A few long-term families highlight the center's knowledgeable staff and safe environment, while one recent parent reported severe issues regarding frequent illnesses, an unexplained injury, and poor communication with management.
One parent highlights the center's long-standing reputation, safety, and knowledgeable staff, while another reports severe issues including frequent illness, a chipped tooth incident, and unresponsive management. A third reviewer notes the center's longevity of over 20 years.
One parent reports a positive experience with caring teachers and a great atmosphere for young children, while another describes a negative interaction involving unprofessional behavior regarding parking and blocked exits. The facility has also been described as rude by a single reviewer.
A single parent reports being misled about their child's enrollment duration and eligibility, noting that staff failed to disclose testing requirements for a child with speech and motor delays. The reviewer states that the teacher was surprised by the sudden termination of enrollment and that the center provided no clear explanation for why a therapist was not required despite observed delays.
Parent reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, personal attention, and loving environment, with parents expressing strong satisfaction. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about child supervision, staff conduct, billing practices, and hygiene standards.
One parent describes the facility as a hospital located in North Little Rock, noting its 4/5 rating. The feedback is limited to a single brief comment regarding the location type.
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