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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Star City, AR

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Star City. Average rating: 4.17/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Star City, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.17/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Star City offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.17/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Star City

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
    Discovery Children'S Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    706 E Arkansas Ave, Star City, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Discovery Children's Center receives perfect ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, long-tenured staff and child-centered, play-based learning philosophy. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming physical environment, strong sense of community, and positive long-term outcomes for their children's social and academic development.

    Dedicated and loving staff with long tenureplay-based learning approachhomey classrooms with engaging structuresstrong community feel

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Star City

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Star City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.17avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Star City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
716675
4.17
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Star City (28–133 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Star City based on parent reviews

Discovery Children'S Center

5(5)

706 E Arkansas Ave, Star City, AR

Discovery Children's Center receives perfect ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, long-tenured staff and child-centered, play-based learning philosophy. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming physical environment, strong sense of community, and positive long-term outcomes for their children's social and academic development.

Dedicated and loving staff with long tenureplay-based learning approachhomey classrooms with engaging structures

Star City Abc

5

616 East Arkansas Street, Star City, AR

Lil Dog House Daycare And Preschool

2.5(2)

207 Ford Street, Star City, AR

One parent describes the facility as overpriced, while another reports difficulty contacting the center and finding it at capacity. These limited comments highlight cost concerns and accessibility issues for prospective families.

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Daycare types in Star City

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Star City, Arkansas

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Star City, Arkansas, making up 80% of the 5 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 Star City have an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.17 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Star City, 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 Star City

Showing 4 results

Star City Abc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
616 East Arkansas Street, Star City, AR
Phone
(870) 628-6040
Discovery Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Discovery Children's Center receives perfect ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, long-tenured staff and child-centered, play-based learning philosophy. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming physical environment, strong sense of community, and positive long-term outcomes for their children's social and academic development.

Dedicated and loving staff with long tenureplay-based learning approachhomey classrooms with engaging structures
Address
706 E Arkansas Ave, Star City, AR
Phone
(870) 628-1821
Lil Dog House Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

One parent describes the facility as overpriced, while another reports difficulty contacting the center and finding it at capacity. These limited comments highlight cost concerns and accessibility issues for prospective families.

Address
207 Ford Street, Star City, AR
Phone
(870) 628-4448
Discovery Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 South Drew, Star City, AR
Phone
(870) 628-1821

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Star City, Arkansas, out of 5 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 Star City have an average Google rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Star City, 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
Star City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 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 Star City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Star City 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.