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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Monticello, AR

Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in Monticello. Average rating: 4.62/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Monticello, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
15
Avg rating
4.62/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Monticello has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.62/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 71655 zip code, averaging 4.62 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Monticello

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
    Pauline Baptist Church Child Care Center
    4.54 score
    4.7(17)

    909 N Hyatt St, Monticello, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 108 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for Pauline Baptist Church, not the child care center specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the church as welcoming, friendly, and God-centered with meaningful worship services and community support programs like Celebrate Recovery.

    Welcoming and friendly atmosphereGod-centered missionmultiple worship service timesstrong sense of community

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Monticello

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
15 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Monticello zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7165518
4.62
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Monticello (21–161 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Monticello based on parent reviews

Ladders 4 Learning Child Care And Development Center

5(1)

821 Hwy 278 East, Monticello, AR

One parent highlights the center's safe environment and accommodating hours, noting the staff's quality and the strong preschool curriculum. The reviewer specifically mentions that the operating hours are very good and the staff is great.

safe environmentgreat teaching staffstrong preschool curriculum

Jellybean Junction

5(1)

826 N Gabbert Street, Monticello, AR

One parent describes JELLYBEAN JUNCTION as the best center in Monticello, highly recommending the facility.

highest quality in the area

Jellybean Junction Preschool

5(1)

849 N Gabbert Street, Monticello, AR

One parent describes this center as the best option in Monticello, highlighting a highly positive experience. The single review provided offers strong endorsement without listing specific operational details.

highly ratedbest center in Monticello

Trinity'S Treasures Childcare & Learning Center III

4(2)

546 W Gaines St, Monticello, AR

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to student education and individual needs, while another provides a minimal two-character comment with no further detail. The limited feedback offers a positive perspective on the center's care but lacks substantive critical input.

Staff love studentsvalue educationaddress student needs

Head Of The Class Childcare And Learning Ctr. LLC

4(2)

119 Shay Gillespie Street, Monticello, AR

One parent highlights that staff love their students and value education and student needs, while another parent left a minimal two-character comment without further detail. The few reviews so far mention a caring approach to education alongside an unclear complaint. The feedback focuses on the center's attitude toward students rather than specific operational details.

Staff love studentsvalue educationaddress student needs

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Daycare types in Monticello

Child Daycare & Preschools 15Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Monticello, Arkansas

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Monticello, Arkansas, making up 83% 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 Monticello have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Monticello, 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 Monticello

Showing 15 results

Ladders 4 Learning Child Care And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's safe environment and accommodating hours, noting the staff's quality and the strong preschool curriculum. The reviewer specifically mentions that the operating hours are very good and the staff is great.

safe environmentgreat teaching staffstrong preschool curriculum
Address
821 Hwy 278 East, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 460-4740
Jellybean Junction
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes JELLYBEAN JUNCTION as the best center in Monticello, highly recommending the facility.

highest quality in the area
Address
826 N Gabbert Street, Monticello, AR
Phone
(501) 251-8750
Jellybean Junction Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes this center as the best option in Monticello, highlighting a highly positive experience. The single review provided offers strong endorsement without listing specific operational details.

highly ratedbest center in Monticello
Address
849 N Gabbert Street, Monticello, AR
Phone
(501) 291-4732
Trinity'S Treasures Childcare & Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to student education and individual needs, while another provides a minimal two-character comment with no further detail. The limited feedback offers a positive perspective on the center's care but lacks substantive critical input.

Staff love studentsvalue educationaddress student needs
Address
546 W Gaines St, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-9434
Head Of The Class Childcare And Learning Ctr. LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights that staff love their students and value education and student needs, while another parent left a minimal two-character comment without further detail. The few reviews so far mention a caring approach to education alongside an unclear complaint. The feedback focuses on the center's attitude toward students rather than specific operational details.

Staff love studentsvalue educationaddress student needs
Address
119 Shay Gillespie Street, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-1240
Good Shepherd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
203 E Trotter, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 460-0503
Living Hope Southeast
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
280 Clyde Ross Dr, Monticello, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Discovery Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
178 W College, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-4333
Small Wonder Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
927 Barkada Road, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-5998
Drew Central Abc Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 University Dr, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-6893
Monticello Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Henley Dr, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-4021
Monticello Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Henley Dr, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 367-1992
Trinitys Treasures
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
529 S Borchardt St, Monticello, AR
Phone
(870) 224-5212
Living Hope Southeast
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Henley, Monticello, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Living Hope Southeast
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 University Drive, Monticello, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Monticello, Arkansas, out of 18 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 Monticello have an average Google rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Monticello, 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
Monticello offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Monticello for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Monticello 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.