How do I choose the right daycare in Jacksonville?

When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 2 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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, Arkansas (13 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Arkansas?

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 Jacksonville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville

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.

Mcarthur Christian Academy

4.56 score

4.7(20)

3501 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

McArthur Christian Academy is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, quality worship services, and friendly congregation. The facility offers childcare services and is noted for its inclusive community and scriptural preaching.

Friendly and welcoming congregationfeels like familyquality worship musicavailable childcare

Huff N Puff

4.21 score

4.3(11)

613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

HUFF N PUFF is a gymnastics and dance facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with predominantly positive reviews praising instruction quality and competitive success. Parents highlight excellent coaches and professional instruction, though one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the ninja class program.

High-quality gymnastics instructionexperienced and patient coachescompetitive success at local and national levelsstrong facility

Kareer Kids Child Development Center

3.73 score

3.6(11)

880 N Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

Kareer Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant supervision, failure to follow medical instructions, parking lot deterioration, and staff behavior issues.

Clean facilityexperienced and caring staffgood curriculumfair pricing

Kareer Kids Cdc

3.73 score

3.6(11)

1912 Mcarthur Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children

Kareer Kids CDC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns about infant care quality, staff oversight, and disregard for parental instructions regarding medical needs.

Facility cleanlinessexperienced and caring staff (Mrs. KMrs. WhitneyMrs. Christy mentioned)

Ethel'S Educational Express Cdc LLC

3.44 score

3.2(12)

213 North Bailey Boulevard, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

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 ownwilling to help with therapy and services

Kid To Kid 2 Child Development Center

2.8 score

2.4(15)

501 South 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children

Kid to Kid has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the director, staff engagement, cleanliness, and child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns, understaffing, alleged falsified records, unprofessional management, and incidents of children being injured or hurt.

Caring and engaged staffdirector rapport with parentsregular facility upgradessecurity cameras

Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, Arkansas

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville, Arkansas, making up 72% of the 18 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Jacksonville, Arkansas, out of 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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

Jacksonville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 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 Jacksonville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Jacksonville 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.

13 Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, Arkansas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville

Top Rated

Huff N Puff

A Divine Touch Childcare Center INC.

Pathfinder Preschool

Small Fry Day Care Center

Kid To Kid 1 Child Development Center

Emmanuel Learning Center For Children

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Daycare types in Jacksonville