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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lonoke, AR

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Lonoke. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lonoke, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lonoke offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.2/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lonoke

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
    Day Camp Learning Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    10084 Highway 89 South, Lonoke, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

    Day Camp Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the learning environment and staff. However, some parents report discrepancies between posted hours (6am-6pm) and actual operating hours (7am-5pm), and one parent had concerns about supervision quality and child safety incidents.

    Children learn and enjoy attendingfriendly staffpositive experiences for most families
  2. 2
    Building Bridges Developmental And Community Services
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    518 E Front St, Lonoke, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Building Bridges receives mixed reviews. Therapy services and staff caring are consistently praised, with significant developmental progress noted in children. However, recent reviews cite high staff turnover in the preschool program and concerns about management changes affecting quality and child safety.

    Exceptional therapeutic servicescaring and professional staffstrong developmental outcomes for childrendedicated teachers and therapists

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lonoke

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lonoke, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lonoke zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
720866
4.2
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lonoke (70–113 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lonoke based on parent reviews

First Years Child Care

5

206 Waggoner Street, Lonoke, AR

Day Camp Learning Center

3.9(6)

10084 Highway 89 South, Lonoke, AR

Day Camp Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the learning environment and staff. However, some parents report discrepancies between posted hours (6am-6pm) and actual operating hours (7am-5pm), and one parent had concerns about supervision quality and child safety incidents.

Children learn and enjoy attendingfriendly staffpositive experiences for most families

Building Bridges Developmental And Community Services

3.7(5)

518 E Front St, Lonoke, AR

Building Bridges receives mixed reviews. Therapy services and staff caring are consistently praised, with significant developmental progress noted in children. However, recent reviews cite high staff turnover in the preschool program and concerns about management changes affecting quality and child safety.

Exceptional therapeutic servicescaring and professional staffstrong developmental outcomes for children

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Daycare types in Lonoke

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lonoke, Arkansas

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Lonoke, Arkansas, making up 67% of the 6 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 Lonoke have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lonoke, 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 Lonoke

Showing 4 results

First Years Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
206 Waggoner Street, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-3399
Day Camp Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Day Camp Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the learning environment and staff. However, some parents report discrepancies between posted hours (6am-6pm) and actual operating hours (7am-5pm), and one parent had concerns about supervision quality and child safety incidents.

Children learn and enjoy attendingfriendly staffpositive experiences for most families
Address
10084 Highway 89 South, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-5110
Building Bridges Developmental And Community Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Building Bridges receives mixed reviews. Therapy services and staff caring are consistently praised, with significant developmental progress noted in children. However, recent reviews cite high staff turnover in the preschool program and concerns about management changes affecting quality and child safety.

Exceptional therapeutic servicescaring and professional staffstrong developmental outcomes for children
Address
518 E Front St, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-2786
Lonoke Primary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 Lincoln Street, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-3839

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lonoke, Arkansas, out of 6 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 Lonoke have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lonoke, 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
Lonoke offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Lonoke for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lonoke 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.