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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Forrest City, AR

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Forrest City. Average rating: 3.99/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Forrest City, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
3.99/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Forrest City offers 7 licensed child daycare & preschools, 8 of which have public ratings averaging 3.99/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72335 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forrest City

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
    Teach And Tend Day Care Center
    2.38 score
    1.7(12)

    625 Arkansas Ave, Forrest City, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    This daycare center has highly polarized reviews centered around an incident involving children throwing rocks. Two positive reviews praise the facility's teachers, outside time, and welcoming atmosphere. However, nine negative reviews allege that a teacher instructed children to throw rocks at another child, with claims that the incident was recorded and the teacher was not dismissed.

    Wonderful teacherslots of outside timepleasant atmospherechildren eager to a

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Forrest City

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Forrest City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.65avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Forrest City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7233510
3.99
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Forrest City (29–282 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Forrest City based on parent reviews

St Francis Area Developmental Center

4.5(1)

3326 Highway 1 S, Forrest City, AR

One parent highlights the center's professional approach to handling administrative matters. The single review provided does not mention specific childcare interactions or negative experiences.

professional handling of business

Life Strategies Of Arkansas LLC

4.7

1712 Lindauer Rd, Forrest City, AR

Vhan'S Child Care Center

5

968 Rice St, Forrest City, AR

Abc Preschool At Lincoln

5

149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR

Kids World Academy Daycare

1(2)

1315 N Division St, Forrest City, AR

One parent describes an incident where the owner refused care for a child with a disability shortly after enrollment, questioning the child's medication and competence despite prior discussions. Another review alleges that staff repeatedly called a parent to complain about a nephew being sick, causing work disruptions despite medical clearances.

Teach And Tend Day Care Center

1.7(12)

625 Arkansas Ave, Forrest City, AR

This daycare center has highly polarized reviews centered around an incident involving children throwing rocks. Two positive reviews praise the facility's teachers, outside time, and welcoming atmosphere. However, nine negative reviews allege that a teacher instructed children to throw rocks at another child, with claims that the incident was recorded and the teacher was not dismissed.

Wonderful teacherslots of outside timepleasant atmosphere

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Daycare types in Forrest City

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Forrest City, Arkansas

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Forrest City, Arkansas, making up 70% of the 10 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 Forrest City have an average rating of 3.99 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Forrest City, 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 Forrest City

Showing 7 results

Vhan'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
968 Rice St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 494-3585
Abc Preschool At Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
149 N Water St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 261-1807
Life Strategies Of Arkansas LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1712 Lindauer Rd, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-0511
St Francis Area Developmental Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent highlights the center's professional approach to handling administrative matters. The single review provided does not mention specific childcare interactions or negative experiences.

professional handling of business
Address
3326 Highway 1 S, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-5270
Teach And Tend Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

This daycare center has highly polarized reviews centered around an incident involving children throwing rocks. Two positive reviews praise the facility's teachers, outside time, and welcoming atmosphere. However, nine negative reviews allege that a teacher instructed children to throw rocks at another child, with claims that the incident was recorded and the teacher was not dismissed.

Wonderful teacherslots of outside timepleasant atmosphere
Address
625 Arkansas Ave, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-1232
Kids World Academy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes an incident where the owner refused care for a child with a disability shortly after enrollment, questioning the child's medication and competence despite prior discussions. Another review alleges that staff repeatedly called a parent to complain about a nephew being sick, causing work disruptions despite medical clearances.

Address
1315 N Division St, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 270-5408
Kids For The Future Of Forrest City INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3998 Highway 1 N, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-1737

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Forrest City, Arkansas, out of 10 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 Forrest City have an average Google rating of 3.99 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Forrest City, 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
Forrest City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Forrest City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Forrest City 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.