Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, AR
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.01/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jacksonville, Arkansas at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.01/5
- Parent reviews
- 94
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Jacksonville has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 94 parent reviews averaging 4.01/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72076 with 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Mcarthur Christian Academy4.56 score4.7(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 - 2Huff N Puff4.21 score4.3(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 - 3Kareer Kids Child Development Center3.73 score3.6(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 - 4Kareer Kids Cdc3.73 score3.6(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) - 5Ethel'S Educational Express Cdc LLC3.44 score3.2(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 - 6Kid To Kid 2 Child Development Center2.8 score2.4(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jacksonville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72076 | 18 | 4.01 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (30–243 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews
Huff N Puff
613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR
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.
A Divine Touch Childcare Center INC.
109 North Jeff Davis Avenue, Jacksonville, AR
One parent describes a deeply loving environment led by an enthusiastic owner who clearly cares about the children. The review highlights a spiritual focus, noting that the center aims to inspire and encourage the children's faith and personal growth.
Pathfinder Preschool
2400 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and clear communication, while another reports severe neglect, including unaddressed bullying and physical injuries resulting in a swollen eye. The conflicting accounts suggest a potential disparity between the center's reported behavior and actual supervision practices.
Small Fry Day Care Center
7235 Jacksonville Cutoff, Jacksonville, AR
One parent describes an abysmal experience marked by poor leadership, lack of clear communication, and unprofessional staff behavior, including abrupt closures and hostile interactions. The reviewer cites sudden school closures, undisclosed mask mandates, and dismissive responses to financial concerns as major issues. Additionally, the account details aggressive staff conduct and an arbitrary expulsion without explanation.
Kid To Kid 1 Child Development Center
213 West Main, Jacksonville, AR
Emmanuel Learning Center For Children
6012 General Samuels Road, Jacksonville, AR
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Daycare types in Jacksonville
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville
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One parent describes a deeply loving environment led by an enthusiastic owner who clearly cares about the children. The review highlights a spiritual focus, noting that the center aims to inspire and encourage the children's faith and personal growth.
- Address
- 109 North Jeff Davis Avenue, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 457-7681
- Address
- 213 West Main, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 985-8200
- Address
- 6012 General Samuels Road, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 834-3610
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.
- Address
- 613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 985-1818
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and clear communication, while another reports severe neglect, including unaddressed bullying and physical injuries resulting in a swollen eye. The conflicting accounts suggest a potential disparity between the center's reported behavior and actual supervision practices.
- Address
- 2400 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 982-4578
One parent describes an abysmal experience marked by poor leadership, lack of clear communication, and unprofessional staff behavior, including abrupt closures and hostile interactions. The reviewer cites sudden school closures, undisclosed mask mandates, and dismissive responses to financial concerns as major issues. Additionally, the account details aggressive staff conduct and an arbitrary expulsion without explanation.
- Address
- 7235 Jacksonville Cutoff, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 835-4397
Feedback for this center is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's attentiveness and the variety of after-school activities, while others cite serious concerns regarding safety supervision and administrative management. One reviewer highlights the 24/7 director availability and extensive programming, whereas another describes witnessing unaddressed physical altercations and poor record-keeping.
- Address
- 1701 Arkansas 161, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 416-4821
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.
- Address
- 880 N Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 985-9799
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.
- Address
- 1912 Mcarthur Drive, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 985-2715
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.
- Address
- 213 North Bailey Boulevard, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 241-1172
Feedback for ADKINS PRE K CENTER is mixed, with one parent expressing satisfaction while others report significant issues with staff conduct and facility management. Critics highlight aggressive interactions during check-in, dismissive teacher responses, and concerns regarding child safety and supervision.
- Address
- 500 Cloverdale Road, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 982-3117
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.
- Address
- 501 South 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 985-2232
- Address
- 101 North Elm Street, Jacksonville, AR
- Phone
- (501) 982-8801
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