Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Springdale, AR
Compare 38 child daycare & preschools in Springdale. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Springdale, Arkansas at a glance
- Programs
- 38
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 246
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 15
Springdale has 38 licensed child daycare & preschools with 246 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.15 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 65% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 72762 (avg 4.67 stars), while 72764 has the largest selection (40 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Springdale
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.
- 1Creative School4.48 score4.6(20)
206 W Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Creative School is a religious facility in Springdale, Arkansas with consistently positive reviews praising its welcoming, faith-based community environment. Parents highlight dedicated teachers, helpful staff, and community support services including food assistance and free meal programs.
Amazing teacherswarm and inviting atmospherewelcoming to allkind and helpful staff - 2Childrens World4.48 score4.6(20)
206 W Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Parents praise Children's World preschool for its amazing teachers and high-quality care. The facility is part of a welcoming religious community known for kindness, helpfulness, and community support. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings.
Amazing teacherswarm and inviting environmentaccepting communitykind and helpful staff - 3The After School Program At Shaw Elementary4.48 score4.6(20)
4337 Grimsley Rd, Springdale, AR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Parents consistently praise The After School Program at Shaw Elementary for excellent staff quality, strong communication, and reliable care that supports working families. Children reportedly enjoy attending and feel safe in a well-staffed environment with good facilities and activities.
Caring and professional staffresponsive communication with parentsconvenient school-based locationadequate staffing ratios - 4The After School Program At The Early Childhood Center4.48 score4.6(20)
409 N Thompson St, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Parents consistently praise The After School Program at the Early Childhood Center for its exceptional staff, reliable care, and safe environment. The program is highly valued by working parents for convenient scheduling and strong communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing strong satisfaction and willingness to recommend.
Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentssafe and convenient location at elementary schoolsgood adult-to-child ratios - 5Kids Club4.41 score4.7(7)
922 E Emma, Rm 127, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Kids Club in Springdale receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and happy, well-cared-for children. The facility is frequently described as the best daycare option in Northwest Arkansas.
Professional and caring staffstrong academic preparationdisease prevention and health care practiceschildren love attending - 6Bright Haven Christian Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
1110 Mathias Dr, Ste F, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 205 children
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center in Springdale receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, developmental focus, community building, and transparent communication through daily updates and video monitoring. Multiple long-term families credit the center with their children's academic and social growth.
Caring and engaged staffwarm teacher-student relationshipssafe and loving environmentfocus on whole child development - 7Grace Child Care4.23 score4.4(7)
5185 Apple Rd, Springdale, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Grace Child Care is a religious daycare facility in Springdale, Arkansas with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the staff as trustworthy and caring people who incorporate Christian teachings and Bible stories into the curriculum. The facility maintains good routines including potty training and hygiene practices.
Christian environmentBible and God educationgood routines and hygiene practicestrustworthy staff - 8Kids Corp Of Fayetteville4.21 score4.3(12)
2210 Main Dr, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Corp of Fayetteville for its caring staff, educational quality, and therapeutic services. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress in speech, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness, with particular emphasis on success with children who have special needs including autism. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and well-supported by staff who are described as welcoming and family-oriented.
caring and welcoming staffspeech therapy effectivenessoccupational and physical therapy servicesABA therapy - 9Butterflies And Frogs Too4.18 score4.3(7)
1301 E Robinson Ave, Ste B11, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children
Butterflies and Frogs Too receives mostly glowing reviews praising staff warmth, engagement, and care, with parents highlighting long-term satisfaction and willingness to drive significant distances. However, one review raises serious concerns about management, staff training, facility security, and adherence to legal ratios.
Caring and patient staffengaging activitiespersonalized attention to childrenfriendly atmosphere - 10Little Martians Learning Center4 score4(18)
1310 W Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
Little Martians Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and safety as primary strengths.
Caring and loving staffclean and sanitized facilitystructured schedule and curriculummulti-cultural environment promoting language learning
Rating Distribution
Based on 23 daycares with Google ratings in Springdale
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 246 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Springdale, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Springdale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72762 | 29 | 4.67 | 6 | |
| 72764 | 40 | 4.45 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Springdale (20–300 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
28
Large
76–150 children
31
Very Large
150+ children
7
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Springdale based on parent reviews
The After School Program At The Early Childhood Center
409 N Thompson St, Springdale, AR
Parents consistently praise The After School Program at the Early Childhood Center for its exceptional staff, reliable care, and safe environment. The program is highly valued by working parents for convenient scheduling and strong communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing strong satisfaction and willingness to recommend.
Kids Club
922 E Emma, Rm 127, Springdale, AR
Kids Club in Springdale receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and happy, well-cared-for children. The facility is frequently described as the best daycare option in Northwest Arkansas.
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center
1110 Mathias Dr, Ste F, Springdale, AR
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center in Springdale receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, developmental focus, community building, and transparent communication through daily updates and video monitoring. Multiple long-term families credit the center with their children's academic and social growth.
Salem Lutheran School
1800 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
One parent highlights the wonderful staff and recommends the program, noting the inclusion of weekly chapel and music, as well as available summer care. Another reviewer describes the staff as caring and consistent across multiple children's attendance.
Little Kids Preschool INC.
2110 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and high cleanliness standards, noting that children appear happy and engaged in learning activities. One long-term parent also values the low employee turnover, which contributes to a stable environment.
Kids Corp Of Fayetteville
2210 Main Dr, Springdale, AR
Parents consistently praise Kids Corp of Fayetteville for its caring staff, educational quality, and therapeutic services. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress in speech, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness, with particular emphasis on success with children who have special needs including autism. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and well-supported by staff who are described as welcoming and family-oriented.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Springdale, Arkansas
There are 38 child daycare & preschools in Springdale, Arkansas, making up 55% of the 69 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 Springdale have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 23 rated facilities, with 65% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 246 parent reviews. Parents in Springdale most frequently praise daycares for caring and loving staff, amazing teachers, and kind and helpful staff.
When choosing a daycare in Springdale, 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 Springdale
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One parent highlights the wonderful staff and recommends the program, noting the inclusion of weekly chapel and music, as well as available summer care. Another reviewer describes the staff as caring and consistent across multiple children's attendance.
- Address
- 1800 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 751-9359
One parent highlights the quality of the teaching staff and the learning environment, noting that their youngest son and granddaughter advanced in school early due to the skills they acquired. The feedback emphasizes the positive impact of the program on early childhood development.
- Address
- 4000 Johnson Rd, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 717-2075
One parent describes MZ. Diana's Pride and Joy as a small, professional childcare center that is well-liked by both parents and staff. The single review highlights a positive experience without noting any specific drawbacks.
- Address
- 4507 Johnson Rd, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 751-2088
- Address
- 614 E Emma Ave, Ste 100, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 717-6464
- Address
- 217 S West End St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-2233
Kids Club in Springdale receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and happy, well-cared-for children. The facility is frequently described as the best daycare option in Northwest Arkansas.
- Address
- 922 E Emma, Rm 127, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 927-4100
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and high cleanliness standards, noting that children appear happy and engaged in learning activities. One long-term parent also values the low employee turnover, which contributes to a stable environment.
- Address
- 2110 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 756-9012
Parents consistently praise The After School Program at the Early Childhood Center for its exceptional staff, reliable care, and safe environment. The program is highly valued by working parents for convenient scheduling and strong communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing strong satisfaction and willingness to recommend.
- Address
- 409 N Thompson St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8889
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center in Springdale receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, developmental focus, community building, and transparent communication through daily updates and video monitoring. Multiple long-term families credit the center with their children's academic and social growth.
- Address
- 1110 Mathias Dr, Ste F, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 717-2344
One parent describes a positive experience with engaging teachers and academic activities, while another reports a highly negative experience involving lack of communication, inadequate nutrition, and unwelcoming staff. A third review highlights affection for specific staff members, whereas a fourth dismisses a complaint as unfounded.
- Address
- 409 N Thompson St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8889
Butterflies and Frogs Too receives mostly glowing reviews praising staff warmth, engagement, and care, with parents highlighting long-term satisfaction and willingness to drive significant distances. However, one review raises serious concerns about management, staff training, facility security, and adherence to legal ratios.
- Address
- 1301 E Robinson Ave, Ste B11, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-3160
Parents consistently praise Kids Corp of Fayetteville for its caring staff, educational quality, and therapeutic services. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress in speech, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness, with particular emphasis on success with children who have special needs including autism. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and well-supported by staff who are described as welcoming and family-oriented.
- Address
- 2210 Main Dr, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 856-6397
Little Martians Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and safety as primary strengths.
- Address
- 1310 W Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 751-2011
- Address
- 260 Victory Ln, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 927-1232
Doodlebugs Daycare receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (5 five-star reviews) praise the staff's attentiveness, caring approach, educational activities, and health/safety vigilance. However, three one-star reviews describe serious concerns including medication overdose incidents, lack of supervision, and inadequate injury prevention.
- Address
- 1228 Brookhaven Court, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 927-2235
- Address
- 2920 American St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 927-6251
One parent describes the program as offering great service with helpful staff who maintain a positive attitude. The feedback highlights a welcoming environment characterized by smiles and assistance.
- Address
- 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-2006
- Address
- 900 S Powell St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8865
Elizabeth Richardson Center receives consistently positive feedback from reviewers who praise the caring staff and inclusive environment. Parents highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, helpful management, and commitment to serving people of all ages and abilities with various services.
- Address
- 2871 American St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 927-1350
Ozark Guidance Center receives highly mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Recent positive reviews praise therapists, staff, and improvements in care, while older negative reviews describe poor treatment experiences, inadequate psychiatric care, medication mismanagement, and communication failures. The facility appears to have made some changes that newer reviewers acknowledge, though serious concerns about clinical practices and staff conduct persist.
- Address
- 2466 S 48th St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-2020
- Address
- 750 Mathias Dr, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-1272
- Address
- 1967 Chapman Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8862
- Address
- 2199 Scottsdale Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8760
- Address
- 2199 Scottsdale Ave, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8760
- Address
- 1701 S 40th St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8874
- Address
- 2700 Butterfield Coach Rd, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8740
- Address
- 3390 Habberton Rd, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8785
- Address
- 420 N West End St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8859
- Address
- 2634 Oriole St, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8800
- Address
- 2700 Butterfield Coach Rd, Springdale, AR
- Phone
- (479) 750-8740
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 38 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 24 facilities