
Browse 1,788 daycare centers across Arkansas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,189 |
| Headstart Programs | 146 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 137 |
| Before or After School | 316 |
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Hobson Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring and empathetic staff, with several reporting their children are happy and feel welcomed. However, one parent reported significant concerns about declining quality, inflexible policies on medical issues and potty training, and high costs.
Elite Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with significant polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise staff friendliness, learning opportunities, and care quality, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about neglect, inadequate supervision, mixed age groups, staff inexperience, and inability to handle children with behavioral or developmental needs.
One parent describes STRAIGHTWAY PRESCHOOL ACADEMY as a wonderful center with great staff, noting that a sibling still fondly remembers attending years ago. In contrast, another reviewer reports experiencing abuse at the facility when they were three years old, though this occurred 15 years ago.
One parent describes the center as a very welcoming place with staff they absolutely love. They note that the team takes great care of their children.
One parent highlights the staff's dedication and the provision of meals in a home-like environment, while another long-term family praises the teachers. Conversely, two reviewers report serious safety concerns, including suspected staff drug use and neglect, with one individual noting an adverse childhood experience at the location.
NOTE: The reviews provided are for a hospital/medical center, not a daycare facility. South Arkansas Regional Health Center in El Dorado is a healthcare facility with consistently excellent ratings (all 5/5 stars). Parents/patients praise the compassionate, knowledgeable medical staff across multiple departments including emergency, surgery, labor & delivery, and rehabilitation services.
One parent describes this Head Start center as wonderful with sweet teachers who genuinely care about their child's development and education. In contrast, a single review characterizes the organization as having excessive drama, poor staff treatment, and a lack of care for both employees and clients.
My Child's 1st School in Sherwood receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, welcoming environment, caring staff, and director Mrs. Clay. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the safety, communication, and reasonable pricing.
Most recent reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the caring staff, small class sizes, and Christian family environment. However, one former employee from 2014 raised serious concerns about racism, understaffing, cleanliness issues, and staff inattentiveness that were never addressed.
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.
Marvelous Kids Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, family-oriented environment and the Bells' professionalism and dedication. However, one negative review raises concerns about inadequate feeding, unexplained injuries, and unprofessional staff conduct.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of West Little Rock for its caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly adjust well and enjoy attending daily, with parents appreciating the secure environment, provided meals, and developmental progress.
Parents highlight the staff's exceptional patience, kindness, and commitment to child safety, noting detailed incident reporting and strong developmental support for children. However, one reviewer reports a concerning incident involving an unexplained injury to a nonverbal child, leading to a negative recommendation.
Marvelous Kids 2 receives mostly positive reviews praising the owners Mrs. and Mr. Bell for their caring, family-oriented approach and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children are happy to attend. However, one parent raised serious concerns about inadequate feeding, unexplained injuries including a black eye, and the director's dismissive attitude.
One parent describes the center as an absolutely wonderful place with amazing, caring staff, calling it a perfect option for daycare needs. Conversely, a separate review rates the facility zero stars, alleging that an 11-month-old child was found with multiple unexplained marks and that staff were negligent and rude about the incident.
The few reviews so far highlight positive experiences, with one parent describing the service as amazing and another noting it is good. There are no reported complaints or negative aspects in the available feedback.
Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show academic and social advancement, with strong parent communication through daily updates and photos. Families highlight successful transitions, emotional learning activities, and welcoming management.
Parents highlight Bentonville Preparatory School as a high-quality, stimulating, and safe pre-k program that offers excellent teacher communication and peace of mind for working parents. However, prospective families are warned that enrollment is highly competitive with limited availability, requiring applications to be submitted well in advance.
One parent highlights the center's small size and family-like atmosphere, noting it has served their children since infancy. This feedback suggests the environment helps ease the transition back to work for parents.
One parent highlights the center's recent management and curriculum updates, noting a successful state inspection and expanded infant capacity. While other reviewers praise the staff as loving and communicative, a separate account describes serious safety and regulatory violations, including lack of running water and inappropriate physical discipline.
One parent describes the center as the best place for children and trusts the staff implicitly, while another highlights Miss Candy as a sweetheart and notes the affordable pricing. However, a separate review alleges severe neglect and physical harm, including a child being locked in a bathroom and others sustaining injuries.
My Other Mothers Child Care Centers in Rogers receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring and friendly staff, with children showing enthusiasm for attending daily. Parents particularly appreciate the center's attention to individual needs, including allergy management and accommodations for children with diverse backgrounds.
Reviews are mixed with ratings ranging from 2-5 stars. Former students recall positive long-term experiences and good atmosphere, though some note quirks and interpersonal issues.
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Campus for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, communicative, and family-oriented, with strong emphasis on outdoor play, learning activities, and individualized attention. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and reluctance to transition their children elsewhere.
First Baptist Church Child Care Center in McGehee, Arkansas receives mostly positive feedback about staff care and facility size. Parents praise the caring staff and youth group activities, though one review expresses concerns about the church's welcoming atmosphere and diversity.
ARCH FORD CONWAY ABC PROGRAM receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the staff, facilities, and developmental support. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about disciplinary procedures, lack of documentation provided to parents, and allegations of discriminatory treatment.
Milestones is a nonprofit center-based daycare in Conway, Arkansas with mostly very positive reviews praising the staff, facilities, and developmental support. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about disciplinary procedures, lack of documentation, and allegations of discriminatory treatment.
Parents consistently praise His Kids Daycare for exceptional care, safety, and a nurturing Christian environment. Staff members are described as loving, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, clean facilities, and a curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten while teaching biblical principles.
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