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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Batesville, AR

Compare 10 child daycare & preschools in Batesville. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Batesville, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
10
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Batesville has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools with 44 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72501 with 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Batesville

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Compass Early Learning Center
    4.63 score
    4.8(19)

    4440 Harrision Street, Batesville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    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 qualityparent comfort level
  2. 2
    First Presbyterian Church Day School
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    775 East Boswell Street, Batesville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 34 children

    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 environmentexcellent preschool program
  3. 3
    Mkjd
    4.23 score
    4.4(7)

    200 General Street, Batesville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 241 children

    These reviews appear to be for a commercial shipping/receiving facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise quick unloading times (15-20 minutes) and note the facility's one-way circular layout around the building with check-in at dock 9, starting at 6:00 AM.

    Quick unloadingefficient serviceeasy access to nearby truck stop for overnight parking

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Batesville

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Batesville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.22avg rating
10 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.75avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Batesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7250116
4.27
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Batesville (24–346 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

5

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Batesville based on parent reviews

Compass Early Learning Center

4.8(19)

4440 Harrision Street, Batesville, AR

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

New Beginnings Childcare

5(2)

127 East Charles Street, Batesville, AR

One parent describes New Beginnings Childcare as a significant blessing, highlighting transparent and attentive staff who treat children with fierce protection. The reviewer notes their child has become ahead of the game for Pre-K and loved going to daycare from day one.

transparent staffattentive careprotective environment

Mkjd

4.4(7)

200 General Street, Batesville, AR

These reviews appear to be for a commercial shipping/receiving facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise quick unloading times (15-20 minutes) and note the facility's one-way circular layout around the building with check-in at dock 9, starting at 6:00 AM.

Quick unloadingefficient serviceeasy access to nearby truck stop for overnight parking

Bright Beginnings Early Development Center

3.9(4)

445 White Drive, Batesville, AR

Parents highlight the center as a safe and loving environment with staff described as sweet and dedicated to children from infancy through preschool. Conversely, one parent reports negative experiences including unreported biting incidents, neglect of basic hygiene such as cleaning a child's nose, and failure to provide appropriate beverages, leading to physical discomfort.

safe and loving environmentsweet staffdedicated care for infants and preschoolers

Helping Hand Child Care Of Batesville

3(2)

2610 East Main Street, Batesville, AR

One parent gives a five-star rating, noting that the service appears to have closed, while another critic provides a one-star rating based on limited personal observation. The critical review emphasizes that the reviewer has not seen enough of the facility to form a definitive opinion on its quality.

Service appears to have closed (per one review)

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Daycare types in Batesville

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Batesville, Arkansas

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Batesville, Arkansas, making up 63% of the 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Batesville have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Batesville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Batesville

Showing 10 results

New Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes New Beginnings Childcare as a significant blessing, highlighting transparent and attentive staff who treat children with fierce protection. The reviewer notes their child has become ahead of the game for Pre-K and loved going to daycare from day one.

transparent staffattentive careprotective environment
Address
127 East Charles Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 613-8159
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
Mkjd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for a commercial shipping/receiving facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise quick unloading times (15-20 minutes) and note the facility's one-way circular layout around the building with check-in at dock 9, starting at 6:00 AM.

Quick unloadingefficient serviceeasy access to nearby truck stop for overnight parking
Address
200 General Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 793-3200
Bright Beginnings Early Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents highlight the center as a safe and loving environment with staff described as sweet and dedicated to children from infancy through preschool. Conversely, one parent reports negative experiences including unreported biting incidents, neglect of basic hygiene such as cleaning a child's nose, and failure to provide appropriate beverages, leading to physical discomfort.

safe and loving environmentsweet staffdedicated care for infants and preschoolers
Address
445 White Drive, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 698-1211
Helping Hand Child Care Of Batesville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent gives a five-star rating, noting that the service appears to have closed, while another critic provides a one-star rating based on limited personal observation. The critical review emphasizes that the reviewer has not seen enough of the facility to form a definitive opinion on its quality.

Service appears to have closed (per one review)
Address
2610 East Main Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 698-0543
Batesville Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
195 North 11th Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 698-1341
The Community School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
295 Mockingbird Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 698-1529
Ascent Acquisition Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2040 Fitzhugh Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 793-3334
Southside School Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
70 Scott Drive, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 251-2297
Southside School District T.R.A.C.K.S. School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2460 Batesville Boulevard, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 251-2661

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Batesville, Arkansas, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Batesville have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 56% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Batesville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Arkansas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arkansas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Batesville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Arkansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Batesville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Batesville must be licensed by Arkansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.