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1,788 Daycare Centers in Arkansas

Browse 1,788 daycare centers across Arkansas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Arkansas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Arkansas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Arkansas has about 1,788 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Arkansas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Arkansas

There are 1,788 daycares in Arkansas: 146 headstart facilities, 316 before/after school centers, 137 religious facility daycares, and 1,189 childcare and preschool centers.

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Brad James W. Graves Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.9
Address
149 N Stewart St, Rector, AR
Phone
(870) 595-3811
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
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9
Address
600 East Third Street, Bald Knob, AR
Phone
(501) 724-6139
Friendship Pediatric Services
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Friendship Pediatric Services receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff quality and care. Parents highlight the facility's transparency, long-term reliability, and success with children including those with special needs. The center is strongly recommended for both childcare and early childhood therapy services.

excellent educators and support stafftop-notch caretransparency
Address
272 School Ave, West Fork, AR
Phone
(479) 839-3349
The Doni Martin Center For Developmental Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise The Doni Martin Center for its caring staff, clean facilities, and personalized attention to each child's developmental needs. The center is particularly noted for serving children with special needs and maintaining proper health guidelines. Director Doni and her team are described as genuinely invested in children's wellbeing and learning.

caring and loving staffclean facilitysupports children with special needs
Address
1506 Park Street, P O Box 425, Pocahontas, AR
Phone
(870) 892-4061
Park Place Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Park Place Preschool is a religious facility in Bryant, Arkansas with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, passionate leadership, and strong sense of community. The facility is described as caring and family-oriented.

welcoming and friendly congregationpassionate pastorgenuine care for families
Address
22208 Interstate 30, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 847-8505
Grace Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

These reviews are not about the daycare center's childcare services. The reviews describe Grace Discovery Center as a church, focusing on the pastor's sermons, worship experience, and community fellowship rather than child care quality, safety, or educational programs.

Welcoming and friendly communityengaging sermonsvariety of classes and activities
Address
24300 Hwy 167, Hensley, AR
Phone
(501) 350-9283
First Christian Church--Dock And Mother'S Day Out
Church Daycare
4.9

First Christian Church's Mother's Day Out program receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Parents highlight the church's genuine commitment to serving others and living out its values, along with strong leadership and volunteer support.

Welcoming and inclusive communitystrong pastoral leadershipcommitment to community service
Address
807 Se 14th St, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-2596
Christian Training Center
Church Daycare
4.9

Note: Reviews appear to be for Clinton First Baptist Church (CFBC), not a daycare facility. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality of spiritual teaching, and diverse programming for children and families. The facility maintains consistently high satisfaction with strong engagement in ministry and community service.

Strong children's and youth ministrieswelcoming and inclusive communitysound biblical teaching
Address
1082 First Baptist Rd, Clinton, AR
Phone
(501) 592-1200
Ar Care Center For Education And Wellness
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
800 Main St, Augusta, AR
Phone
(870) 347-3400
Tender Loving Care Early Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1004 East Moore Avenue, Searcy, AR
Phone
(501) 305-4373
Little Feet Street INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Unable to provide daycare review summary. The reviews provided are for CarTime, an automobile dealership, not for Little Feet Street Inc. daycare center. No actual parent reviews for the daycare are available.

None mentioned
Address
110 Shane Drive, Centerton, AR
Phone
(479) 795-0677
Wee Friends Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Wee Friends Discovery Center receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care and educational quality. Parents highlight the center's patience with children with special needs, clean facility, and teachers who treat children like their own. The faith-based environment and strong teacher-to-student ratios are frequently commended.

Caring and dedicated staffpatient with children with special needsexcellent teachers
Address
201 Nw 2nd St, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-0540
Explore & Discover Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Explore & Discover Preschool (also referred to as Wee Friends) for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children as their own. The center is noted for its clean facility, organized classrooms, good teacher-to-student ratios, and willingness to work with children with special needs. One parent highlighted the faith-based curriculum and outdoor play space.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-to-student ratio (3 teachers per 15 students)clean and organized facility
Address
201 Nw 2nd St, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-0540
Casa Castillo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Casa Castillo Kensington receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the Spanish immersion program, caring and dedicated staff, and small class sizes that support individual child development. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child bonds, excellent communication from management, and kindergarten readiness preparation. The facility is described as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Spanish immersion programdedicated and loving teacherssmall class sizes
Address
3906 E Central Ave, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 250-9098
Trinity Afterschool Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2900 West 6th Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 534-2983
Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club highly, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Comments focus on the church community, staff quality, and spiritual environment rather than specific daycare services.

Wonderful staffcaring congregationspiritual focus
Address
224 Crawford, Arkadelphia, AR
Phone
(870) 246-7775
Appleseed Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Appleseed Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong academic programs. Children show significant progress in reading, math, and social skills within short timeframes. The facility is described as warm, nurturing, and welcoming with excellent communication and small class sizes.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic results (particularly in reading)nurturing environment
Address
107 East School Street, Lincoln, AR
Phone
(479) 466-1583
Precocity Early Childhood Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Precocity Early Childhood Development Center for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the facility's quality education, experienced personnel, and genuine commitment to child safety and development. The presence of male staff members is noted as particularly valuable for providing diverse role models and a sense of security.

Friendly and welcoming staffcaring environmentexperienced staff
Address
400 South Avalon, West Memphis, AR
Phone
(870) 400-2233
St. Joseph Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

St. Joseph Preschool is a faith-based school highly praised by parents for its strong academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and caring staff who treat children like family. Parents consistently report their children thrive both academically and spiritually, with excellent preparation for future education and personal growth. The close-knit community atmosphere and individualized attention are frequently highlighted as key strengths.

Caring and loving stafffamily-oriented community atmospherestrong academic curriculum
Address
818 4th Street, Conway, AR
Phone
(501) 336-9548
Cleveland County School District Head Start Woodlawn Center
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
6760 Hwy 63, Rison, AR
Phone
(870) 357-2579
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
Little Life Academy
Church Daycare
4.8

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.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentstrong pastoral leadershipdiverse age-group programming
Address
8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 812-5433
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
First United Methodist Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided are about the church facility itself rather than the daycare program. Parents praise the church's pastor, community impact, and atmosphere, but no specific feedback about the child care services, staff, curriculum, or facilities is available.

Community involvementwelcoming atmospherepastoral leadership
Address
1201 Edgewood, Maumelle, AR
Phone
(501) 851-2273
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 1,788 all daycares across Arkansas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Arkansas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Arkansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Arkansas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Arkansas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Arkansas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.