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1,189 Child Daycare & Preschools in Arkansas

Browse 1,189 child daycare & preschools across Arkansas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Arkansas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Arkansas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Arkansas has about 1,788 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Arkansas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Arkansas

There are 1,788 daycares in Arkansas: 146 headstart facilities, 316 before/after school centers, 137 religious facility daycares, and 1,189 childcare and preschool centers.

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Pulaski Heights Baptist Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Pulaski Heights Baptist Day School receives highly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and welcoming environment. Most reviews focus on the church atmosphere and community rather than specific daycare services. The facility appears to offer activities for children including sports, Halloween events, and on-site photography services.

Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-oriented communitysports programs
Address
2200 Kavanaugh, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 666-7591
Park Hill Baptist Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Park Hill Baptist Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Parents highlight the facility's excellent security features including cameras throughout and controlled access. The center is described as a loving, family-oriented environment where children thrive.

Friendly and attentive staffeducational programmingsafe facility with cameras and security codes
Address
201 East C Street, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 753-2147
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 environment
Address
1110 Mathias Dr, Ste F, Springdale, AR
Phone
(479) 717-2344
Teeny Tiny Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Teeny Tiny Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents praise the individualized attention, regular communication, and strong community culture. One parent reported frustration with unenrollment of their part-time child due to staffing issues.

Loving and caring teachersindividualized attentionchild development and growth
Address
10 S Willow Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 530-3682
St Francis Area Developmental Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3326 Highway 1 S, Forrest City, AR
Phone
(870) 633-5270
Wiggles & Giggles Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Wiggles & Giggles Daycare in Little Rock receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the friendly and professional staff, quick communication, and excellent care for children of various ages. Parents report their children enjoy attending and some families have used the center for over a decade. One parent left a negative review with no details provided.

Professional staffresponsive communicationcaring environment
Address
20400 Arch Street, Suite 4, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 888-3455
First Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

First Baptist Preschool in Benton, Arkansas receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating across all reviews. Parents praise the clean, organized facility, friendly staff, and the preschool program itself. The church and preschool are noted for their welcoming community, spiritual focus, and various ministry opportunities for families.

Clean and organized facilityfriendly and cheerful staffhelpful office workers
Address
211 South Market, Benton, AR
Phone
(501) 778-2271
Crowley'S Ridge Educational Cooperative-Caraway
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Crowley's Ridge Educational Cooperative in Caraway receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the clean facility, friendly and helpful staff, and professional development opportunities. While initial contact may require some effort to connect with staff, once established, parents report smooth interactions and excellent customer service.

clean facilityfriendly staffhelpful and professional
Address
502 West State Street, Caraway, AR
Phone
(870) 482-3080
Central Christian Academy Of Greenbrier
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Central Christian Academy of Greenbrier receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated teachers across multiple classrooms, regular communication and photo updates, and their children's visible growth and happiness. Parents feel confident and secure leaving their children in the center's care.

caring and loving teachersdedicated staffregular communication with parents
Address
221 South Broadview, Greenbrier, AR
Phone
(501) 581-0203
Stepping Stone School For Exceptional Children INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Stepping Stone School for Exceptional Children is a special needs and developmentally delayed focused center in Alma, Arkansas that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic and social skills, with particular emphasis on individualized attention and dedicated staff. The school maintains a loving, professional atmosphere with strong teacher-child relationships.

individualized one-on-one instructionvisible developmental progress in academics and social skillsdedicated and patient staff
Address
1036 Hwy 64 E, Alma, AR
Phone
(479) 632-3813
Rogers Activity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rogers Activity Center appears to be a community fitness facility rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews highlight excellent fitness classes, affordable amenities like a splash park, and outstanding customer service. The facility maintains clean spaces and offers diverse programming for various fitness levels.

Free splash parkaffordable pricingvariety of fitness classes (yoga
Address
315 West Olive, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 631-0336
Cadence Academy Preschool Of Bentonville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool of Bentonville for its warm, nurturing environment and highly qualified staff. Children reportedly show significant developmental growth in academics and social skills. All reviewers express strong confidence in the school's care and educational quality.

caring and attentive staffwelcoming atmospherequalified teachers
Address
1300 Sw Liberty Ave, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-0990
Penny Lane Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Penny Lane Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like environment, owner Alexandrea's leadership, staff quality, child safety, developmental progress, and excellent communication. The center is described as a welcoming second home where children thrive emotionally and academically.

Child safety and securitywarm and caring staffowner actively involved and approachable
Address
1019 W Cypress St, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 426-0955
Raising Hope Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Raising Hope Preschool and Daycare for its caring staff, structured learning environment, and individualized attention to each child. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate regular communication through the Brightwheel app with photos and updates. The facility offers enrichment activities including gymnastics, Spanish, music, and sports classes at reasonable costs.

Caring and genuinely engaged staffclean environmentstructured learning with academic progress
Address
1700 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 273-7404
Evening Shade Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
200 School Drive, Po Box 24, Evening Shade, AR
Phone
(870) 266-3460
Crowley'S Ridge Educational Cooperative-Lake City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Crowley's Ridge Educational Cooperative for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and professional resources. The center provides good customer service and professional development opportunities, though one reviewer noted initial difficulty locating staff assistance.

Clean facilityfriendly staffhelpful and professional service
Address
2001 Highway 18, Lake City, AR
Phone
(870) 237-4326
First Steps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
8215 Geyer Spring, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 562-2500
Granny'S Babies Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1120 East 3rd Street, Hope, AR
Phone
(870) 722-5247
Watershed Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Watershed Child Development Center is praised for its community support services, including food assistance, utility bill payment help, and a food pantry. Reviews highlight the friendly, compassionate staff and volunteers who work efficiently to serve families in need. Parents express gratitude for the center's impact on low-income and underserved communities.

Friendly and pleasant staffhelpful community resourcesfood pantry assistance
Address
3701 Springer Boulevard, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 378-0176
River City Gymnastics INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

River City Gymnastics Inc receives consistently high praise from parents for its well-organized classes, skilled coaching staff, and inclusive, family-friendly environment. Parents highlight the staff's patience, professionalism, and genuine care for children, including those with special needs. The facility offers quality instruction across multiple class types and accommodates various schedules.

Professional and patient coaching staffstructured and organized classesinclusive environment for children with autism and special needs
Address
5310 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 407-8000
Fair Park Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
616 North Harrison Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4400
The Klassic Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2407 South Cherry Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 541-9490
Cabot Gymnastics Academy After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Cabot Gymnastics Academy After School receives mostly positive feedback about regular classes, with parents praising the coaches and children's enjoyment. However, there are significant concerns about birthday party experiences and staff professionalism during special events.

Friendly coacheschildren enjoy classestoddler programs well-received
Address
15 Glenwood, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 605-2051
First School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
695 E Calvin Street, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 571-4516
Black River Early Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Black River Early Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 out of 5 stars. Parents praise the facility's organization, staff quality, and their children's positive experiences and happiness at the center.

Well-organizedamazing staffchildren love attending
Address
2309 Old County Road, Pocahontas, AR
Phone
(870) 892-0242
Princeton Prep Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Princeton Prep Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational approach, and daily communication via app. However, one parent reported serious safety and behavioral concerns with their nonverbal toddler, including injuries, inadequate supervision, and staff inability to handle children with developmental needs.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent-teacher relationshipseducational activities and learning outcomes
Address
7917 Highway 271 S, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 434-2138
First Step INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise First Step Inc. for excellent staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for friendly service, efficient screening processes, and ample parking.

Excellent staff and teachersgood kindergarten preparationchildren thrive
Address
1717 Industrial Drive, Fordyce, AR
Phone
(870) 352-7975
Asu Abc Wynne Odell Mccallum Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise ASU ABC Wynne Odell McCallum Center for its excellent, educated staff and quality care. The facility is recognized as a valued community resource that offers diverse programs including pre-K, Boys and Girls Club activities, and recreational amenities like basketball courts. The center is also noted for its active involvement in community support and disaster relief efforts.

Excellent and educated staffquality childcarefamily events (grandparents breakfast
Address
325 Magnolia St, Wynne, AR
Phone
(870) 208-8725
Little Scholars Christian Academy Of Conway
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Scholars Christian Academy of Conway receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring staff, safe environment, educational programs, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for cleanliness, responsiveness to parent concerns, and creative teaching methods.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentfamily-like atmosphere
Address
1250 Hogan Ln, Conway, AR
Phone
(501) 327-5437
Friendship Pediatric Services-Lowell
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
212 S Lincoln St, Ste A & D, Lowell, AR
Phone
(479) 770-0744

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,189 child daycare & preschools daycares across Arkansas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Arkansas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Arkansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Arkansas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Arkansas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Arkansas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.