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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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Connect Afc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

CONNECT AFC in Bryant is highly praised by parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, well-trained staff who know children by name, strong leadership under director Gabby, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly love attending and parents feel their kids are safe, loved, and receiving quality education.

Caring and well-trained teachersstrong staff continuity/low turnoverpersonalized attention to each child
Address
519 1/2 W Commerce, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 703-0457
Pauline Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Note: Reviews provided are for Pauline Baptist Church, not the child care center specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the church as welcoming, friendly, and God-centered with meaningful worship services and community support programs like Celebrate Recovery.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphereGod-centered missionmultiple worship service times
Address
909 N Hyatt St, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-4331
Tender Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Tender Care is a religious facility with one specific mention of a great pre-school program where children are reported to love attending. The facility itself receives consistent praise for its clean, well-maintained property and friendly, welcoming staff.

Great teacherschildren enjoy attendingclean facilities
Address
2000 Dawn Hill Road, Siloam Springs, AR
Phone
(479) 238-1464
First Baptist Learn And Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are for First Baptist Church's services and community outreach, not for the Learn and Play Preschool program itself. Parents praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching, and community support, but no reviews specifically address the preschool's educational quality, staff, facilities, or childcare services.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentstrong biblical instructionactive children's ministry
Address
19 Adair St, Greenwood, AR
Phone
(479) 996-2166
Fumc Mothers Day Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise FUMC Mother's Day Out Program for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Reviewers consistently describe the experience as feeling like home with excellent care. The program operates through a church setting that appeals to families seeking faith-based childcare.

Friendly staffwelcoming atmospherefeels like home
Address
302 North Main Street, Beebe, AR
Phone
(501) 882-6427
Kidspiration Pediatric Therapy Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
889 East Main Street, Melbourne, AR
Phone
(870) 368-4586
Stay Play Learn Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stay Play Learn Children's Academy in Farmington receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, accommodating director, and nurturing environment that supports both learning and emotional development. Parents appreciate the facility's ability to meet individual needs, maintain open communication, and help children feel comfortable and prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and genuine teachersaccommodating to special needsflexible scheduling
Address
81 E Main St, Farmington, AR
Phone
(479) 267-1002
First Baptist Christian-Shining Stars School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

First Baptist Christian-Shining Stars School in Rogers, Arkansas receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the church's strong children's ministry, welcoming community atmosphere, biblical teaching, and commitment to missions and community service. Parents appreciate the well-staffed programs, multiple service times, and sense of belonging within the church family.

excellent children's and youth programswelcoming and frie
Address
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 636-3451
Woodland Academy
Church Daycare
4.7

Woodland Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the exceptional staff, strong early childhood development practices, and Christian-based educational approach. Parents highlight the director Cheryl's involvement and knowledge, along with the caring teachers who create a nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Multiple families report smooth transitions to kindergarten and significant developmental progress across all age groups.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Cheryl's involvement and expertise in child developmentChristian/faith-based curriculum
Address
2701b W New Hope Rd, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 621-1060
Rogers Public Schools Pre-K Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2710 N Woods Ln, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 631-3572
In His Image Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.7

In His Image Learning Center, affiliated with Bentonville Community Church, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the welcoming and warm environment. The majority of reviews highlight the quality of the preschool program and the church's inclusive, community-focused atmosphere. However, one negative review reported a child feeling unwelcome and being left unattended outside.

welcoming and warm staffquality preschool programloving atmosphere
Address
220 Nw A St, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-2132
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kids Club in Rogers receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational programs that prepare children for kindergarten, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and engaged.

Professional and caring staffstrong pre-K curriculumkindergarten readiness
Address
1200 West Walnut, Suite 1724, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 627-4100
Jumpstart Daycare/Polk County Developmentalcenter
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1314 Amsterdam, Mena, AR
Phone
(479) 394-7572
Charleston First Step
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
118 Tiger Dr, Charleston, AR
Phone
(479) 965-2460
Eureka Springs Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The reviews are for a community center in Eureka Springs that offers gym facilities, a farmers market, events, and recreational activities. No parent reviews of daycare services were provided.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffaffordable memberships
Address
156 Greenwood Hollow Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Phone
(479) 253-8704
Quapaw'S Little Dreamers Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews do not appear to be from parents of this daycare. The listed reviews describe experiences at a spa, fitness center, pool, and community facility rather than childcare services. No actual parent reviews of the daycare's child care services are present.

None applicable to childcare services
Address
500 Quapaw Ave, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 623-9922
Armorel Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
4555 N State Hwy 137, Armorel, AR
Phone
(870) 763-5600
Anderson'S Taekwondo Center Camp Positive
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Anderson's Taekwondo Center for its transformative impact on children's confidence, self-control, and respect. The program is described as family-oriented with a positive atmosphere where children develop martial arts skills while becoming part of a caring community. Master Anderson and staff are repeatedly commended for genuinely caring for each child's well-being.

Builds confidence and public speaking skillsteaches self-control and disciplinefamily-friendly environment
Address
5630 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 690-4791
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kids Club in Springdale receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and happy, well-cared-for children. The facility is frequently described as the best daycare option in Northwest Arkansas.

Professional and caring staffstrong academic preparationdisease prevention and health care practices
Address
922 E Emma, Rm 127, Springdale, AR
Phone
(479) 927-4100
Uams Kids First Fort Smith
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

UAMS Kids First Fort Smith is a specialized center-based daycare highly praised for serving children with developmental delays and special needs. Parents consistently report significant progress when children begin therapies, and highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff who build strong relationships with families. The facility receives universal positive feedback for its therapeutic services and supportive environment.

Staff knowledge and expertise with special needs childrennoticeable child progress with therapy servicescaring and emotionally invested staff
Address
6601 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 785-9091
Glenwood Headstart
Headstart Programs
4.6

GLENWOOD HEADSTART appears to be a second-hand store and donation center rather than a traditional daycare facility. Reviews praise the friendly staff, reasonable prices, constantly updated inventory, and community benefit to the adjacent Senior Citizen Center.

Friendly and helpful staffreasonable pricesgood bargains
Address
974 Lakeshore Street, Glenwood, AR
Phone
(870) 356-4780
Sonshine Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sonshine Academy is highly rated by parents for its dance, gymnastics, and swim programs. Parents consistently praise the caring and skilled coaching staff, age-appropriate instruction, and the facility's emphasis on modest values and character development. Children show significant skill progression and form lasting friendships within the Sonshine community.

Caring and patient teachersrapid skill progression in dance and swimage-appropriate choreography and modest costumes
Address
2415 Donaghey, Conway, AR
Phone
(501) 327-7742
Friendship Pediatric Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Friendship Pediatric Services in Russellville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for exceptional staff dedication, quality therapy services, and daycare programs, with many parents reporting their children thrive there. The center also accepts AR Kids insurance for both therapy and daycare services.

Caring and dedicated staffexceptional therapistsquality therapy programs
Address
1301 Russell Rd, Russellville, AR
Phone
(479) 967-2316
Ati Day Yisroel Child Care And Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6
Address
3700 North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 221-1614
Life Skills For Youth
Church Daycare
4.6

Life Skills for Youth is a religious facility in Little Rock that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the program for its long-standing presence in the community, excellent staff, and positive impact on children's social skills and personal development. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from learning valuable life skills in a safe, caring environment.

Excellent and caring staffpositive social skills developmentsafe environment
Address
10710 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 565-4966
Adventures Christian Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Adventures Christian Child Care II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly the owner/director. Parents report their children are happy, well-behaved, and emotionally secure at the facility. The center is noted for its compassionate approach to childcare and willingness to work with families on payment arrangements.

Caring and nurturing staffexperienced older women caregiversresponsive director and owner
Address
3400 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 664-4622
Geyer Springs First Baptist Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

GEYER SPRINGS FIRST BAPTIST PRE SCHOOL appears to be a church-based center that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality children's programs including Camp Geyer and VBS, and strong biblical teachings from leadership.

Welcoming and inclusive communityexcellent children and youth programsbiblical preaching
Address
12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 455-5911
Maumelle Gymnastics
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Maumelle Gymnastics for its caring, attentive staff and coaches who treat children with individualized attention and encouragement. The facility offers quality gymnastics and after-school programs with an inclusive environment. One parent noted the required bank draft payment method as a drawback.

Caring and patient coachessafe environmentgoal-oriented instruction
Address
9300 Counts Massie Drive, Maumelle, AR
Phone
(501) 753-5437
Lake Nixon Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lake Nixon Day Camp receives consistently excellent reviews from parents whose children have attended multiple summers. Parents praise the engaging activities, qualified staff, beautiful facilities, and overall safe, fun environment that keeps kids active and entertained throughout the summer.

Excellent staff and counselorswide variety of activitiesbeautiful natural setting with lake access
Address
18500 Cooper Orbit Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-6525
First Step School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

First Step School is highly rated by parents, with consistently positive feedback about staff care and student progress. Parents particularly praise the school's effectiveness with children who have special needs and disabilities, noting significant developmental improvements. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and supportive of families.

Caring and patient staffsignificant developmental progress for children with special needsspeech and occupational therapy services
Address
407 Carson Street, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 624-6468

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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.