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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Malvern, AR

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Malvern. Average rating: 4.48/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Malvern, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.48/5
Parent reviews
23
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Malvern has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 23 parent reviews averaging 4.48/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 72104 zip code, averaging 4.48 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Malvern

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
    Living Hope Southeast. LLC
    3.36 score
    3.2(20)

    14334 Us 67, Malvern, AR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

    These reviews are not for a daycare center but rather for a mental health clinic (Living Hope Southeast). Reviews praise therapists for their care and attentiveness, but express significant frustration with medication management services, appointment scheduling, and phone accessibility.

    Caring and knowledgeable therapistspatient-centered approach without rushingquick response times for initial appointmentsdoctors who listen and avoid over-medicating

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Malvern

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.75avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.2avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Malvern zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7210414
4.48
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Malvern (20–289 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Malvern based on parent reviews

Little Lambs

4.8(2)

1601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite 103, Malvern, AR

One parent describes the staff as wonderful, kind, and attentive, while another notes a safe environment with both favorite and less favored teachers over a 1.5-year enrollment. The few reviews so far mention a lack of structure but highlight that no major issues occurred and the staff never mistreated the children.

Wonderful peoplekind and attentive staffsafe environment

Even Start Infant/Toddler Child Care Center

4.7

1735 East Sullenberger, Malvern, AR

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Daycare types in Malvern

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Malvern, Arkansas

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Malvern, Arkansas, making up 57% of the 14 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 Malvern have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 23 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Malvern, 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 Malvern

Showing 8 results

Little Lambs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent describes the staff as wonderful, kind, and attentive, while another notes a safe environment with both favorite and less favored teachers over a 1.5-year enrollment. The few reviews so far mention a lack of structure but highlight that no major issues occurred and the staff never mistreated the children.

Wonderful peoplekind and attentive staffsafe environment
Address
1601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite 103, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-4379
Even Start Infant/Toddler Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1735 East Sullenberger, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-1916
Community Counseling Services INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1615 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-5236
Dawson Co-Op/Magnet Cove Abc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
472 Magnet School Road, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-5468
Lots O Tots Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1023 West Moline, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-2192
First Step
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1625 South Main Street, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 332-1800
Cornerstone Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
711 Rockport Street, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 467-0599
Preferred Family Healthcare Daysprings Behavioral Health Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1519 East Page, Malvern, AR
Phone
(501) 337-5600

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Malvern, Arkansas, out of 14 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 Malvern have an average Google rating of 4.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Malvern, 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
Malvern offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Malvern for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Malvern 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.