Best Child Daycare & Preschools in El Dorado, AR
Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in El Dorado. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
El Dorado, Arkansas at a glance
- Programs
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.05/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
El Dorado has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 71730 with 22 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Dorado
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.
- 1South Arkansas Regional Health Center4.16 score4.2(20)
710 West Grove, El Dorado, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
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.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in El Dorado
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in El Dorado, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
El Dorado zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71730 | 22 | 4.05 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in El Dorado (30–312 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in El Dorado based on parent reviews
West Woods Abc Preschool
1500 North Bradford Avenue, El Dorado, AR
One parent shares that they attended this location during its time as an elementary school, citing it as the source of some of their best childhood memories. Another reviewer offers brief, enthusiastic praise for the school's quality and atmosphere.
Genesis Child Care Learning Center LLC
308 1/2 Cordell, El Dorado, AR
One parent describes an overwhelmingly positive experience, noting that their child expressed strong affection for the daycare upon returning home. The reviewer highlights the staff's friendly and respectful demeanor as key factors in this satisfaction.
South Arkansas Regional Health Center
710 West Grove, El Dorado, AR
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.
Kinder Kollege Learning Center And Daycare
900 East Main, El Dorado, AR
East Main Kindergarten
1416 East Main Street, El Dorado, AR
Eccel III
714 W. Grove, El Dorado, AR
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Child Daycare & Preschools in El Dorado, Arkansas
There are 15 child daycare & preschools in El Dorado, Arkansas, making up 68% of the 22 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 El Dorado have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado
Showing 15 results
- Address
- 900 East Main, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 881-8188
One parent describes an overwhelmingly positive experience, noting that their child expressed strong affection for the daycare upon returning home. The reviewer highlights the staff's friendly and respectful demeanor as key factors in this satisfaction.
- Address
- 308 1/2 Cordell, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 639-3941
One parent shares that they attended this location during its time as an elementary school, citing it as the source of some of their best childhood memories. Another reviewer offers brief, enthusiastic praise for the school's quality and atmosphere.
- Address
- 1500 North Bradford Avenue, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 875-1714
- Address
- 1416 East Main Street, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 862-8311
- Address
- 201 South Hill, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 862-2570
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.
- Address
- 710 West Grove, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 862-7921
Long-term parents appreciate the friendly staff, safety, and communication tools, including an app for updates. Conversely, a recent reviewer reports concerns regarding inadequate food and water, hygiene issues, and unprofessional staff behavior.
- Address
- 2400 West Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 863-4263
- Address
- 714 W. Grove, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 863-8194
This facility appears to be a rehabilitation center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising staff professionalism and effectiveness for motivated clients, while others criticize lack of certain medications (Suboxone), rigid schedules, and perceived staff indifference. Success appears heavily dependent on the client's commitment to recovery.
- Address
- 412 North Washington, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 863-4611
- Address
- 520 West 19th Rear, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 881-8066
- Address
- 401 Parkers Chapel Rd., El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 881-0535
- Address
- 2501 Junction City Road, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 444-5004
- Address
- 1617 North College Avenue, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 862-6399
- Address
- 300 West Main, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 863-4330
- Address
- 6049 Moro Bay Hwy, El Dorado, AR
- Phone
- (870) 863-8194
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities