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137 Child Daycare & Preschools in Little Rock, Arkansas

Browse all 137 child daycare & preschools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Little Rock

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
    Little Rock Racquet Club
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.

    Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained groundsquality pools with safety features
  2. 2

    10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.

    Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilitiesconvenient service times
  3. 3

    4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.

    welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipmentquality staff
  4. 4

    324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 379 children

    Parents consistently praise Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist CDC for its loving, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at the center, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts. The facility is noted for convenient location, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents.

    Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentstaff dedicationconvenient downtown location with ample parking
  5. 5

    1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.

    Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake viewscomfortable rooms
  6. 6

    1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 234 children

    Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.

    Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilitieswooded grounds with nature-based learning
  7. 7
    Bundle Of Joy
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    7515 Geyer Springs, Suite 15, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Bundle of Joy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving. However, one family noted significant concerns about staff turnover, declined care quality, and a safety incident involving unsupervised children.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong communication via appoutdoor play space
  8. 8
    Pulaski Heights Umc-Clc
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 677 children

    These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. The reviews consistently praise the church's sermons, welcoming community, and service opportunities, with visitors appreciating both in-person and online worship options.

    Excellent sermons and spiritual leadershipwelcoming and friendly atmosphereclean facilitiesmultiple worship formats (in-person
  9. 9

    320 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children

    St. James United Methodist Church Elementary in Little Rock receives universal 5/5 ratings from reviewers. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, strong youth and children's programs, and the church's commitment to Christian values and community service across multiple generations of families.

    welcoming congregationstrong youth ministry programsactivities for all agesChristian education and worship
  10. 10

    8923 Sunset Lane, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children

    The reviews provided do not relate to the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for a church (FCC) discussing worship services, Pastor Kelly, and the spiritual community. No actual parent reviews about MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARNING CENTERS daycare services, child care quality, or educational programs are present.

    None mentioned for the daycare

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Little Rock based on parent reviews

Little Rock Racquet Club

4.9(20)

1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR

Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.

Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained grounds

Pleasant Valley Day School

4.9(20)

10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR

This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.

Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilities

Little Rock Athletic Club Kid'S Down Under Center

4.8(20)

4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR

Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.

welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipment

Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Cdc INC.

4.8(20)

324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR

Parents consistently praise Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist CDC for its loving, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at the center, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts. The facility is noted for convenient location, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentstaff dedication

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K

4.8(18)

1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.

Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake views

Ferncliff Camp And Conference Center Summer Program

4.8(18)

1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR

Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.

Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Little Rock, Arkansas

There are 137 child daycare & preschools in Little Rock, Arkansas, making up 70% of the 195 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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock

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Tiny Tots 1 Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8700 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 568-2544
St Theresas School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6311 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 565-3855
Forest Park Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1600 North Tyler, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 671-6267
Care Terry Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10800 Mara Lynn, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-6553
Little Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8707 Stanton Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 562-6693
Quality Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Quality Child Care Inc in Little Rock receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and Director Ms. Veronica. Parents highlight the facility's safety measures, educational activities, field trips, and clean environment. Children consistently show enthusiasm and excitement about attending.

Caring and attentive staffsecure access with passcodeseducational field trips and outings
Address
4218 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 562-5800
Rockefeller Early Childhood Education Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 East 17th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-6242
Washington Magnet School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2700 South Main Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-7362
Forest Park Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1600 North Tyler, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4500
Cribs '2' Crayons
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14021 Arch Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 888-8100
Childrens House Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4023 Lee Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 664-5993
Southwest Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11301 Geyer Springs, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 565-3276
Younglins Kid Zone Learn And Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1314 Booker Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 280-0901
Mom Ross And Daddy Ross Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6909 Geyer Spring Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 916-9214
Care Otter Creek Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16000 Otter Creek Parkway, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887
Williams Elementary Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7201 Evergreen Dr, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1880
Our Lady Of Holy Souls
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1001 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-4513
Jefferson
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2600 North Mckinley, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 671-6281
Pre- K Robinson Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21600 Highway 10, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 868-2420
Christ The King Pre Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3900 North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-7883
Access Group INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1500 N Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 217-8600
Pre -K -Baker Elementary School Pre K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15001 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 234-2066
Baker Interdistrict
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15001 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 228-3250
Chenal Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21201 Denny Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 490-2000
Baseline Bilingual School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3516 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 541-4222
Word Of Outreach Christian Academy & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3411 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 580-0268
Lrsd Care Program Washington Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2700 South Main Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887
Little Rock Developmental Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3920 Woodland Heights, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 227-3600
Building Blocks Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8635 Chicot Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 503-5817
Robinson Elementary Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21600 Highway 10, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 868-2420

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Frequently asked questions

There are 137 child daycare & preschools daycares in Little Rock, Arkansas, out of 195 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 Little Rock, 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
Little Rock offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 137 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 14 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 37 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 Little Rock for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Little Rock 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.