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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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Cabot Patch Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Cabot Patch Kids LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate infant care, poor supervision, safety incidents, and management issues that allegedly went unreported or unresolved.

Caring and loving staffwarm welcoming environmentgood communication with parents
Address
1273 Campground Road, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 941-5010
Austin Academy For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Austin Academy for Kids has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and personal attention, while five parents reported serious safety and care concerns including neglected medical orders, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and retaliation against complaints.

Staff recognizes and values familiessmall town settingmanagers attentive to children's wellbeing
Address
1680 East Main Street, Austin, AR
Phone
(501) 843-1115
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
J.A.M. Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
1109 N School St, Dermott, AR
Phone
(870) 538-9659
Preschool Extraordinaire
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
508 S Coker St, Greenwood, AR
Phone
(479) 996-4968
Abc Children'S Academy Of Russellville Site 4
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2005 E Fairway, Russellville, AR
Phone
(479) 219-5204
Abc Children'S Academy Of Russellville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
500 E 3rd St, Russellville, AR
Phone
(479) 968-5048
Kidspiration Pediatric Therapy Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kidspiration Pediatric Therapy Services in Mountain Home has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the facility's therapy quality, therapists, and communication, multiple parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained bruises, scratches, and injuries on their children, particularly those who are nonverbal or autistic, with complaints that management has been unresponsive to these incidents.

Quality therapy servicesskilled therap
Address
1310 Bradley Drive, Mountain Home, AR
Phone
(870) 424-4021
Noahs Ark Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.2

Noah's Ark Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied families and serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, Christian values, cleanliness, and academic curriculum. However, negative reviews raise concerns about emergency protocols, safety monitoring, discriminatory treatment, and dismissal of children perceived as behavioral challenges.

caring and accountable staffChristian-based environment with Bible
Address
124 E G St, Russellville, AR
Phone
(479) 890-9422
The Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the caring staff, good teacher-to-student ratios, competitive pricing, and family-like atmosphere. However, four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor communication about health/safety issues, and allegations of physical abuse.

Caring and experienced staffbetter-than-required teacher-to-child ratios (3-4:1)competitive
Address
11610 Huron Lane, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 224-2003
Ethel'S Educational Express Cdc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Ethel's Educational Express CDC has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, safe environment, and personalized attention to children's needs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about operational reliability, sudden closures, refund disputes, and failure to pick up children.

Caring and patient staffsafe and loving environmenttreat children like their own
Address
213 North Bailey Boulevard, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 241-1172
Living Hope Southeast. LLC
Before or After School Daycare
3.2

These reviews are not for a daycare center but rather for a mental health clinic (Living Hope Southeast). Reviews praise therapists for their care and attentiveness, but express significant frustration with medication management services, appointment scheduling, and phone accessibility.

Caring and knowledgeable therapistspatient-centered approach without rushingquick response times for initial appointments
Address
14334 Us 67, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
His Kids Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3.2
Address
3328 Highway 36 West, Searcy, AR
Phone
(501) 268-5437
Crosskids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

CrossKids has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the clean environment, kind staff, Christian values, and welcoming atmosphere. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about management responsiveness, staff accountability, hygiene issues, and lack of investigation into child safety problems.

Clean facilitywelcoming environmentkind and caring staff
Address
805 Highway 64 West, Beebe, AR
Phone
(501) 882-9925
Look What I Can Do Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Look What I Can Do Learning Center in Brookland, Arkansas receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, child development outcomes, and strong communication. Families report their children thrived academically and socially, with many forming lasting friendships.

caring and responsive staffstrong child development and early learning outcomesexcellent communication with parents (daily reports
Address
8531 Highway 49 N, Brookland, AR
Phone
(870) 934-0322
The Kidsney Zone Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The Kidsney Zone Early Learning Academy receives polarized reviews with strong praise for educational quality, cleanliness, and caring staff, but serious concerns about child safety, owner management style, workplace environment, pricing, and COVID-19 response protocols.

educational curriculumclean facilitycaring and respectful staff
Address
2723 East Nettleton, Jonesboro, AR
Phone
(870) 935-5437
Colemans Children Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Coleman's Children Academy has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the facility as wonderful and clean with good food and activities, while multiple parents reported serious concerns including safety issues, poor hygiene/illness transmission, unprofessional staff communication, lack of supervision, missing items, and inadequate incident reporting.

Clean facilitygood food qualityfun activities
Address
103 Presidential Dr, Lowell, AR
Phone
(479) 770-6037
Uams Schmieding Kids First
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
519 Latham Dr, Lowell, AR
Phone
(479) 750-0130
Lake Point Kiddie Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
1 Lake Pointe Dr, Maumelle, AR
Phone
(501) 851-3343
Youth Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Youth Home is an in-patient mental health facility for struggling teens, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive from current and former patients and parents, praising therapeutic care, trauma-informed staff, and life-changing outcomes. A small number of negative reviews cite concerns about isolation protocols during restricted status, staff qualification variability, and past experiences with rigid approaches to socialization.

Compassionatet
Address
20400 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 821-5500
Ms. Carries Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Ms. Carries Day School receives mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising staff care, flexibility, and children's happiness, while five parents gave 1-star ratings citing safety concerns, lack of supervision, favoritism, poor incident response, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Caring and attentive staff (specific teachers named)flexible schedulingchildren enjoy attending
Address
1824 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-4800
Little Bitty City Daycare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Bitty City Daycare receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and consistency. While some parents praise the caring environment and therapy services, multiple reviews highlight issues with staff rudeness, high teacher turnover, inconsistent child care practices, and poor communication. The daycare appears to have stronger classroom care in some areas but serious gaps in administrative support and staff continuity.

Caring and family-oriented atmospherequality therapy servicesprofessional approach
Address
154 Cornerstone Lane, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 520-0660
Little Bitty City Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Bitty City Enrichment Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and consistency. While some parents praise the center's family-oriented approach and therapy services, multiple reviewers report chronic issues with staff turnover, rude office personnel, inconsistent diaper changes, and poor communication between teachers.

Family-oriented atmospherequality therapy servicescaring teachers (some)
Address
185 Cornerstone, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 520-0660
Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

This facility receives mixed reviews. While many patients praise individual therapists and psychiatrists for their compassionate care and effective treatment, significant complaints center on poor phone accessibility, rude administrative staff, and inconsistent therapy session quality and frequency.

Compassionate and skilled therapists and psychiatristswarm and welcoming facility atmospherelong-term patient relationships
Address
2500 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 534-1834
Kirsty'S Place West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Kirsty's Place West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children make developmental progress and are excited to attend daily. One parent gave a 1-star rating with no details provided.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitygood communication
Address
6363 W Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-3555
Dawson Co-Op/Jessieville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Reviews are mixed but predominantly positive. Parents praise dedicated teachers, good curriculum, and support for students with special needs. Some concerns exist about inconsistent rule enforcement and staff quality.

Caring and dedicated teacherschallenging and fun curriculumgood accommodations for students with special needs
Address
7900 N Highway 7, Jessieville, AR
Phone
(501) 984-4223
The Adventure Learning Center
Church Daycare
3
Address
2710 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 452-1481
Bumble Bee Academy
Church Daycare
3
Address
8228 Hills Road, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 366-6153
Ouachita Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1320 Maul Road, Camden, AR
Phone
(870) 836-2690
Ouachita Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1284 Maul Road, Camden, AR
Phone
(870) 836-0400

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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.