How do I choose the right daycare in Van Buren?

When choosing a daycare in Van Buren, 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

What types of daycare are available in Van Buren?

Van Buren offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities Headstart Programs — 4 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Buren, Arkansas (7 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Arkansas?

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 Van Buren for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Van Buren

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.

The Carpenter Shop Preschool And Daycare

4.46 score

4.6(16)

5530 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

The Carpenter Shop Preschool and Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, who praise the loving, Christ-centered environment and quality care provided by dedicated staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally while learning Bible stories and values. Multiple families have remained loyal for years, with some having multiple children attend the center.

Christ-centered curriculumcaring and loving staffstrong academic preparationBible education

Little Blessings Preschool And Childcare INC

3.59 score

3.3(7)

3124 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 179 children

Little Blessings receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the stable staff, cleanliness, Christian environment, and quality care, with children thriving academically and socially. However, several parents report serious concerns including sick children attending, unreported incidents, and one negative customer service experience.

stable staff with low turnoverChristian-based facilityclean facilityquality meals

Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Buren, Arkansas

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Van Buren, Arkansas, making up 50% 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.

When choosing a daycare in Van Buren, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Van Buren, Arkansas, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Van Buren, 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

Van Buren offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Van Buren for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Van Buren 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.

7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Buren, Arkansas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Van Buren

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The Carpenter Shop Preschool And Daycare

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Little Blessings Preschool And Childcare INC

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