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Best Daycare Centers in Van Buren, AR

Compare 14 daycare centers in Van Buren. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Van Buren, Arkansas at a glance

Daycares
14
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Van Buren has 14 licensed daycares with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.The largest concentration is in 72956 with 14 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Van Buren

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
    The Carpenter Shop Preschool And Daycare
    4.46 score
    4.6(16)

    5530 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

    The Carpenter Shop Preschool and Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, who praise the loving, Christ-centered environment and quality care provided by dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally while learning Bible stories and values. Multiple families have remained loyal for years, with some having multiple children attend the center.

    Christ-centered curriculumcaring and loving staffstrong academic preparationBible education
  2. 2
    Little Blessings Preschool And Childcare INC
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    3124 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 179 children

    Little Blessings receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the stable staff, cleanliness, Christian environment, and quality care, with children thriving academically and socially. However, several parents report serious concerns including sick children attending, unreported incidents, and one negative customer service experience.

    stable staff with low turnoverChristian-based facilityclean facilityquality meals

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Van Buren

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Van Buren, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Van Buren zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7295614
4.3
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Van Buren (19–180 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Van Buren based on parent reviews

The Carpenter Shop Preschool And Daycare

4.6(16)

5530 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR

The Carpenter Shop Preschool and Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, who praise the loving, Christ-centered environment and quality care provided by dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally while learning Bible stories and values. Multiple families have remained loyal for years, with some having multiple children attend the center.

Christ-centered curriculumcaring and loving staffstrong academic preparation

Hamilton Head Start

5(1)

503 Access Rd, Ste E, Van Buren, AR

One parent describes Hamilton Head Start as an amazing help for their children, highlighting the teachers and leadership as the best. This single review reflects a highly positive experience with the staff.

helpful for babiesexcellent teachersgreat leadership

Little Blessings Preschool And Childcare INC

3.3(7)

3124 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR

Little Blessings receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the stable staff, cleanliness, Christian environment, and quality care, with children thriving academically and socially. However, several parents report serious concerns including sick children attending, unreported incidents, and one negative customer service experience.

stable staff with low turnoverChristian-based facilityclean facility

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Daycare types in Van Buren

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 4Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Daycare Centers in Van Buren, Arkansas

There are 14 daycare centers in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren

Showing 14 results

Hamilton Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes Hamilton Head Start as an amazing help for their children, highlighting the teachers and leadership as the best. This single review reflects a highly positive experience with the staff.

helpful for babiesexcellent teachersgreat leadership
Address
503 Access Rd, Ste E, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 262-6244
The Carpenter Shop Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Carpenter Shop Preschool and Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, who praise the loving, Christ-centered environment and quality care provided by dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally while learning Bible stories and values. Multiple families have remained loyal for years, with some having multiple children attend the center.

Christ-centered curriculumcaring and loving staffstrong academic preparation
Address
5530 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 471-3022
Little Blessings Preschool And Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Blessings receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the stable staff, cleanliness, Christian environment, and quality care, with children thriving academically and socially. However, several parents report serious concerns including sick children attending, unreported incidents, and one negative customer service experience.

stable staff with low turnoverChristian-based facilityclean facility
Address
3124 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-9669
King Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
411 N 20th St, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-2661
Preferred Family Healthcare Dba Day Springs Of Van Buren
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2711 Oak Lane, Ste 2, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 471-6892
First Place Academy
Church Daycare
Address
1121 E Main St, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-1296
The Abc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
605 Alma Cir Blvd, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 262-6395
Van Buren Head Start #2
Headstart Programs

One parent describes a positive experience, specifically highlighting staff members Miss Chasidy and Kara as excellent. The reviewer notes that both they and their daughter enjoy the Head Start program.

excellent staffenjoyable program for parent and child
Address
1924 Mulberry Circle, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-7427
Central Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
913 N 24th St, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 471-1781
Van Buren Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
4320 Lura Lane, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-5742
Tate Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
406 Catcher Rd, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 471-3130
Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
619 N 20th St, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 471-9600
Apple Development Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1620 Baldwin St, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 474-7296
Center For Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
619 North 20th, Van Buren, AR
Phone
(479) 430-7603

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Frequently asked questions

There are 14 all daycares in Van Buren, Arkansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Van Buren have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Van Buren, 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
Van Buren offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Van Buren for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Van Buren 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.