Best Child Daycare & Preschools in West Memphis, AR
Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in West Memphis. Average rating: 3.88/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
West Memphis, Arkansas at a glance
- Programs
- 15
- Avg rating
- 3.88/5
- Parent reviews
- 72
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
West Memphis has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 72 parent reviews averaging 3.88/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72301 with 25 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Memphis
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.
- 1First Methodist Preschool4.62 score5(8)
215 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children
First Methodist Preschool in West Memphis receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising its strong religious foundation and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the welcoming community and spiritual environment as key strengths of the facility.
Strong spiritual/religious environmentfamily-orientedfriendly communityreliable - 2Precocity Early Childhood Development Center LLC4.44 score4.8(6)
400 South Avalon, West Memphis, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
Parents consistently praise Precocity Early Childhood Development Center for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the facility's quality education, experienced personnel, and genuine commitment to child safety and development. The presence of male staff members is noted as particularly valuable for providing diverse role models and a sense of security.
Friendly and welcoming staffcaring environmentexperienced staffquality education - 3West Memphis Head Start4.4 score4.5(20)
111 East Jackson Avenue, West Memphis, AR · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 180 children
Parents consistently praise West Memphis Head Start/Arkansas Early Learning for its professional and caring staff, positive learning environment, and child development focus. Children reportedly show excitement about attending, improved social skills, and academic growth. The facility is noted for cleanliness, parental involvement, and comprehensive support services.
Professional and friendly staffpositive teacher attitudeschild enthusiasm for attendingstrong curriculum and developmental focus - 4Steudlein Learning Center3.73 score3.5(6)
207 Balfour, West Memphis, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children
Steudlein Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff and school environment, but a minority report concerns about professionalism, staff attitudes, and child discipline practices.
caring staffgreat with childrenhardworking teacherspositive school environment - 5Kids Child Care II2.59 score2.2(18)
517 South Woods Street, West Memphis, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
KIDS CHILD CARE II has received mixed reviews reflecting significant changes under new management. Recent positive reviews praise the friendly staff, professional environment, and engaging activities, while older negative reviews cite unprofessional management, inadequate security, lost items, and disciplinary concerns.
friendly and professional staffengaging activities (talent shows and field trips)quick issue resolutionnew management improvements
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in West Memphis
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in West Memphis, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
West Memphis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72301 | 25 | 3.88 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in West Memphis (25–250 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
10
Very Large
150+ children
7
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in West Memphis based on parent reviews
Precocity Early Childhood Development Center LLC
400 South Avalon, West Memphis, AR
Parents consistently praise Precocity Early Childhood Development Center for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the facility's quality education, experienced personnel, and genuine commitment to child safety and development. The presence of male staff members is noted as particularly valuable for providing diverse role models and a sense of security.
Lasting Impressions Child Care And Enrichment Center LLC
204 E Broadway, West Memphis, AR
Reviewers highlight the center as a top-tier educational facility where children master basics and learn Spanish, while also noting the environment is consistently clean, neat, and welcoming. Parents appreciate the friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their grandchildren.
15th Street Child Development Center
130 South 14th, West Memphis, AR
One parent describes the school as having a great teacher and expresses high satisfaction with the facility. The single review highlights positive staff interactions without noting any drawbacks.
Kids Care And Development Center INC.
315 Graham, West Memphis, AR
One parent describes the center as a very welcoming place with staff they absolutely love. They note that the team takes great care of their children.
Little Zion Day Care And Learning Academy
420 S 15th Street, West Memphis, AR
Ascent Acquisition Corporation
413 West Tyler Cove, West Memphis, AR
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Child Daycare & Preschools in West Memphis, Arkansas
There are 15 child daycare & preschools in West Memphis, Arkansas, making up 60% of the 25 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 West Memphis have an average rating of 3.88 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis
Showing 15 results
- Address
- 420 S 15th Street, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 400-2005
One parent describes the school as having a great teacher and expresses high satisfaction with the facility. The single review highlights positive staff interactions without noting any drawbacks.
- Address
- 130 South 14th, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 733-1080
Parents consistently praise Precocity Early Childhood Development Center for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the facility's quality education, experienced personnel, and genuine commitment to child safety and development. The presence of male staff members is noted as particularly valuable for providing diverse role models and a sense of security.
- Address
- 400 South Avalon, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 400-2233
Reviewers highlight the center as a top-tier educational facility where children master basics and learn Spanish, while also noting the environment is consistently clean, neat, and welcoming. Parents appreciate the friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their grandchildren.
- Address
- 204 E Broadway, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 551-4190
One parent describes the center as a very welcoming place with staff they absolutely love. They note that the team takes great care of their children.
- Address
- 315 Graham, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 735-9708
Feedback for Global Academy is sharply divided, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction and another issuing a severe warning against enrollment. The positive experience contrasts with a single complaint that suggests the facility is unfit for children.
- Address
- 301 North 7th Street, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 702-7530
Steudlein Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff and school environment, but a minority report concerns about professionalism, staff attitudes, and child discipline practices.
- Address
- 207 Balfour, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 733-9950
One parent reports that their granddaughter sustained multiple bruises and bites, including one on the eyelid, and alleges that the director, Ms. Donna, is despised by the child. Another reviewer notes that the facility claimed to have openings over the phone but did not actually have any space when they visited in person.
- Address
- 307 East Broadway, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 733-1774
KIDS CHILD CARE II has received mixed reviews reflecting significant changes under new management. Recent positive reviews praise the friendly staff, professional environment, and engaging activities, while older negative reviews cite unprofessional management, inadequate security, lost items, and disciplinary concerns.
- Address
- 517 South Woods Street, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 702-7720
- Address
- 413 West Tyler Cove, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 733-1200
- Address
- 304 East Bond Ave, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (901) 205-4897
- Address
- 200 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 735-7750
- Address
- 304 N 6th St, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 702-7657
- Address
- 616 Ingram Boulevard, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 551-3777
- Address
- 208 North 6th Street, West Memphis, AR
- Phone
- (870) 225-9382
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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 — 15 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities