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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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Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Cdc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 372-2327
Kiddz Kampus INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3603 Highway 161, North. Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 955-5995
Sunshine Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

Friendly and attentive staffaccessible facilities for children with disabilitiesextensive outdoor amenities (pool
Address
12506 Highway 165, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 961-1075
Mothers Day Out-Calvery Baptist
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5700 Cantrell, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-2636
Camp Tanako
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4301 Highway 290, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 262-2600
Ymca/Lakeside "S.C.O.R.E"
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise the school's supportive teaching staff, helpful administration, and friendly environment that facilitates social connections. Students appreciate the career guidance provided by counselors. One reviewer expressed a political opinion about religious displays but did not criticize the school's operations.

Nice and helpful teacherssupportive administrationgood for making friends
Address
2841 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 693-6888
Little Lambs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite 103, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-4379
Batesville Kid Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
1900 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 612-5676
First Presbyterian Church Day School
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise First Presbyterian Church Day School for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff. Grandparents and families highlight the wonderful preschool program with fantastic teachers who create a home-like environment. The facility is described as beautiful with excellent overall service.

Wonderful atmospherefantastic teacherswelcoming and homey environment
Address
775 East Boswell Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 793-3272
Good Earth Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Good Earth Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its farm-based, outdoor learning environment and nurturing staff led by Angie and Honey. Parents consistently highlight the facility's unique approach to education through nature, animals, and interactive learning, particularly noting its suitability for neurodivergent children. The center fosters strong family engagement and genuine care from staff.

Farm-based learning environmentoutdoor activities in all weatherinteractive and hands-on education
Address
511 Ernie Davis Road, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 732-0321
Mt Carmel Baptist Dcc
Church Daycare
4.8

Mt Carmel Baptist DCC receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, with particular appreciation for the church's dedication to children's activities, spiritual growth, and quality programming.

welcoming and friendly environmentdedicated to children's growth and activitiesstrong sense of community
Address
163 Mount Carmel Road, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 843-7901
Just Like Home Childcare-West
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Just Like Home Early Learning Center for its caring, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Families highlight the facility's strong communication, safety measures, engaging curriculum, and accommodations for individual child needs. Children reportedly arrive excited daily and form meaningful bonds with teachers.

Caring and welcoming stafflive camera access for parent monitoringstrong communication and daily updates
Address
3395 W Mount Comfort Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 595-8033
St. John'S Lutheran Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. John's Lutheran Child Care Center in Fayetteville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and responsive leadership of director Michele. Parents highlight the home-like atmosphere, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and quality care combined with educational activities and Christian values.

kind and accommodating staffresponsive director Michelesmall class sizes
Address
2730 E Township Street, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-3620
Arkadelphia Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Arkadelphia Healthy Connections (a medical clinic), not Arkadelphia Head Start (a daycare). Based on available information, Arkadelphia Head Start has a 4.8/5 Google rating. The one daycare review mentions amazing staff and caring professionals.

Warm and welcoming staffprofessional and understanding servicecaring and attentive care providers
Address
301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, AR
Phone
(870) 246-8931
J. Austin White Cultural Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise J. Austin White Cultural Center for its fun, welcoming environment and professional staff. The facility is described as family-oriented, friendly, and well-maintained, with parents appreciating the support provided by AmeriCorps volunteers.

Fun atmosphereexcellent serviceprofessional staff
Address
160 S Main St, Eudora, AR
Phone
(870) 355-4599
The Kids Palace Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Kids Palace II in Pocahontas receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong academic and developmental progress of their children, and the welcoming atmosphere created by director Ms. Joy.

Caring and helpful teachersstrong academic learning outcomesdevelopmental progress (reading
Address
2003 Red Bud, Pocahontas, AR
Phone
(870) 609-1170
Shannon Hills Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
14803 Sardis Rd, Mabelvale, AR
Phone
(501) 404-0434
Friendship Pediatric Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Friendship Pediatric Services in Bryant, Arkansas receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents particularly commend the staff's dedication, the facility's support for children with special needs and developmental delays, and the significant progress their children make academically and socially.

Supportive and caring staffexcellent for special needs childrenstrong developmental progress
Address
908 Reynolds Road, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 847-9711
First Southern Baptist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

First Southern Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the staff for being loving, dedicated, and providing extensive teaching and activities beyond typical preschool expectations. The facility is also recognized for its community support through holiday food assistance and welcoming church environment.

Loving and hardworking staffextensive teaching and activitiesclean facility
Address
604 South Reynolds Road, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 847-3014
The Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Tot Spot is a family-owned center with consistently excellent reviews from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents praise the staff's genuine care, structured learning, and family-like environment. Multiple families report their children thriving under the center's care and remaining emotionally connected to staff members after leaving.

caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestructured daily schedule with learning activities
Address
13565 W Highway 72, Hiwasse, AR
Phone
(479) 787-5437
Wylde Wood Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Camp Wyldewood is a highly-regarded Christian summer camp in Searcy, Arkansas with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the safe, nurturing environment, excellent staff-to-camper ratios, and the camp's emphasis on spiritual growth alongside fun activities. Families report strong satisfaction with the experience, with many returning year after year.

Excellent safety standardscaring and passionate staffstrong spiritual/Christian focus
Address
155 Riverside Park Road, Searcy, AR
Phone
(501) 305-3000
The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Learning Center in Jonesboro receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, communication, and motor skills, and consistently commend the caring and professional staff. The facility is especially recognized for its therapeutic services and work with children with autism and developmental delays.

Excellent and caring staffProfessional therapists and RBTsSignificant speech and communication improvements
Address
2808 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR
Phone
(870) 932-4245
Kids Count Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids Count Preschool is a church-based daycare associated with First Baptist Church Clarksville. Reviews consistently praise the facility as welcoming, friendly, and community-focused, with particular mention of their exceptional daycare program and UPWARD sports activities.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly staffexceptional daycare program
Address
924 S Crawford, Clarksville, AR
Phone
(479) 754-3240
Little Sprouts Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.8

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Bible-based teaching, and family-oriented programs, but do not address daycare or childcare services.

Welcoming and inclusive communitystrong biblical teachingmultiple service times
Address
103 Riordan, Bella Vista, AR
Phone
(479) 855-1616
Stepping Stone Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stone Children's Academy for its caring, attentive staff who create a warm and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Reviews highlight strong communication through the Brightwheel app, secure facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, and genuine staff dedication to each child's development and well-being.

Caring and patient teacherssecure facilityCPR-certified staff
Address
1100 Ne Mcclain Rd, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 845-2229
Compass Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

COMPASS Early Learning Center in Batesville, Arkansas maintains a 4.8/5 rating. The one daycare-specific review praises staff friendliness, quality care for infants, and the child's positive experience. Most reviews appear to reference the affiliated church rather than the daycare program itself.

Friendly and caring staffloving environment for childreninfant care quality
Address
4440 Harrision Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 301-3062
Little Life Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Unable to provide accurate summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for a church (New Life Church) rather than Little Life Academy daycare center. No actual daycare reviews were provided.

None - reviews are not applicable to this daycare facility
Address
3400 W Main St, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 557-3356
J. Austin White Cultural Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise J. Austin White Cultural Center II for its fun, welcoming environment and professional staff. Reviews highlight excellent service, family-oriented approach, and friendly atmosphere. The facility is described as beautiful and well-run.

Fun environmentexcellent serviceAmericorp support
Address
125 S Main St, Eudora, AR
Phone
(607) 591-5559
Mid America Science Museum
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise the Mid-America Science Museum as an excellent family destination with engaging, hands-on exhibits suitable for a wide age range. The Tesla coil show and digital dome theater are frequently highlighted as standout attractions. Staff are noted as friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Interactive hands-on exhibitsTesla coil demonstrationdigital dome theater
Address
500 Mid America, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 767-3461
Leap Forward Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

Caring and nurturing staffexperienced teacherssafe and clean environment
Address
1700 Locust Street, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 753-4830

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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.