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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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Arkadelphia Public School District Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a conflict involving the director's inappropriate contact with their doctor and the accusation that their mother was photographing staff, though they also highlight a positive experience with an older staff member who was attentive to their child.

attentive older staff memberloving care for specific children
Address
25 Mcclellan Boulevard, Arkadelphia, AR
Phone
(870) 245-2555
Happyland Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a wonderful, caring staff that treats their child well, while another criticizes the center as very unprofessional and advises against sending children there. These conflicting experiences highlight a divide in perceived quality of care and professionalism.

caring staffpositive treatment of childrengreat environment
Address
2012 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR
Phone
(870) 246-4050
Jungle Gym Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The few reviews so far present conflicting experiences, with one grandparent noting their grandchildren were always happy to return, while another describes the center as unstructured and chaotic. A dissatisfied parent criticizes the lack of organization and insufficient staffing relative to the number of children.

children were happy to return
Address
2754 Thomasville Road, Pocahontas, AR
Phone
(870) 248-0431
Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Bright Ideas Enrichment Center in Bryant receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and individualized attention to each child's needs and development. The center is particularly noted for its infant care program and accommodating approach to scheduling and special needs.

Caring and loving staffattentive infant careclean and well-designed facilities
Address
309 Roya Lane, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 847-8888
Shirleys Mother Goose
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a long-term personal and professional connection to the center, highlighting staff who treat children like their own and prepare them for life, while another notes a clean environment and friendly staff. The few reviews so far mention positive experiences with dedicated teachers and a welcoming atmosphere, with no specific complaints identified.

staff treats children like familyexcellent directorprepares children for school and life
Address
1314 East River Street, Searcy, AR
Phone
(501) 268-7019
Bearkatz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

BEARKATZ ACADEMY receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom staff and safety procedures, but serious concerns raised about front office customer service and classroom practices. Most positive reviews highlight caring teachers and child safety, while negative reviews cite unprofessional office staff and inadequate accommodations for younger children.

Safety procedurescaring and friendly teacherswelcoming environment
Address
104 School Street, Melbourne, AR
Phone
(870) 368-0380
Kids Place Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for KIDS PLACE LEARNING CENTER is polarized, with one parent describing it as a great place while another strongly recommends closure due to alleged physical abuse. A specific incident involving an employee pushing a four-year-old child is cited as a critical safety concern.

Great place
Address
1823 Grant Avenue, Jonesboro, AR
Phone
(870) 974-9114
Ael Geraldine Anderson Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the center as a great place for children to begin their education and expresses satisfaction with the new director. The single review provided is entirely positive regarding the educational start and leadership transition.

Great place for children to start off their educationPositive new director
Address
1810 Latourette Drive, Jonesboro, AR
Phone
(870) 931-1172
Grace Place Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly positive experience with Grace Place Academy, noting that teachers genuinely care for the children and encourage them to reach their potential. The reviewer highlights that their daughter enjoys attending so much that she expresses disappointment on non-school days.

Supportive and loving teachersstrong encouragement for child developmenthigh student enjoyment and engagement
Address
300 Dallas Ave, Mena, AR
Phone
(479) 394-2697
Mt Ida Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the nice staff and positive experience for their son, while another provides a minimal positive indicator with a thumbs-up emoji. The limited feedback suggests a welcoming environment for at least one family, though detailed operational insights are scarce.

nice peoplepositive experience for son
Address
430 Ball Park Road, Mount Ida, AR
Phone
(870) 867-0149
My First School Jacksonville INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for this center is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's attentiveness and the variety of after-school activities, while others cite serious concerns regarding safety supervision and administrative management. One reviewer highlights the 24/7 director availability and extensive programming, whereas another describes witnessing unaddressed physical altercations and poor record-keeping.

quality early childhood educationcameras in every room24/7 director availability
Address
1701 Arkansas 161, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 416-4821
Building Bridges Developmental And Community Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Building Bridges receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the therapeutic services and staff caring, reporting significant developmental progress in children. However, recent reviews highlight staff turnover issues and concerns about preschool program quality and safety supervision.

Excellent therapeutic servicescaring and professional staffsignificant child development progress
Address
207 Plaza Boulevard, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 628-5580
Building Bridges Developmental And Community Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Building Bridges receives mixed reviews. Therapy services and staff caring are consistently praised, with significant developmental progress noted in children. However, recent reviews cite high staff turnover in the preschool program and concerns about management changes affecting quality and child safety.

Exceptional therapeutic servicescaring and professional staffstrong developmental outcomes for children
Address
518 E Front St, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-2786
Grace Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly positive experience with Grace Place Preschool, highlighting the teachers' dedication and the child's enthusiastic attendance. The reviewer notes that the staff encourages the children to be their best selves and that the child looks forward to school daily.

loving teachersencouraging environmentchild enjoys attending
Address
4001 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 646-6503
Love And Patience Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
910 West 25th Street, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 753-4422
D & C Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
700 Industrial St, Danville, AR
Phone
(479) 495-5439
Caterpillar Clubhouse Of Siloam Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
920 South Carl Street, Building 4 Suites 1-3, Siloam Springs, AR
Phone
(479) 549-3727
Kingdom Kidds Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes excellent care with a staff that is accommodating and engaging, noting their child loved attending and learned songs. In contrast, a separate review highlights severe staffing shortages, alleged safety violations, rude behavior, and unresponsive administration.

Accommodating staffengaging activitiespositive child experience
Address
9900 Brockinton Road, Sherwood, AR
Phone
(501) 834-5474
Building A Better World Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

While some parents report that children enjoy the center and appreciate the staff's care, others cite serious safety concerns including improper vehicle restraints and inadequate supervision of hygiene and staffing levels.

Children love the daycareStaff is great with young childrenAccommodates infants from 6 weeks old
Address
1701 North Mississippi Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 349-5310
Atkins Abc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent describes the center as a great place with great people, while another expresses strong dissatisfaction, stating they never plan to return for a food box. The limited feedback presents a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and a specific negative experience with food distribution.

Great environmentGood staff
Address
307 N Church, Atkins, AR
Phone
(479) 641-2364
Kareer Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kareer Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant supervision, failure to follow medical instructions, parking lot deterioration, and staff behavior issues.

Clean facilityexperienced and caring staffgood curriculum
Address
880 N Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 985-9799
North Hills Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent highlights significant developmental progress and exceptional staff support for a child with special needs, while another reports an extremely rude interaction and unexplained call hang-ups from a staff member named Melissa.

specialized attention for children with special needssupportive and grateful staffpositive developmental outcomes
Address
207 Fred Rains Drive, Sherwood, AR
Phone
(501) 834-0218
Kareer Kids Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kareer Kids CDC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns about infant care quality, staff oversight, and disregard for parental instructions regarding medical needs.

Facility cleanlinessexperienced and caring staff (Mrs. KMrs. Whitney
Address
1912 Mcarthur Drive, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 985-2715
Growing Gods Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Growing Gods Kingdom is a center-based preschool in West Fork, Arkansas with mixed reviews (3.6/5 rating). Positive reviewers praise the teachers, safe environment, and children's developmental progress, while negative reviewers cite strict illness policies, staff making medical diagnoses, and inflexible attendance rules that caused job loss. Some negative reviews attribute poor ratings to the owner's personal controversies rather than school operations.

Caring and a
Address
599 N Centennial, West Fork, AR
Phone
(479) 839-8542
Kid'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kid's Academy in Bryant receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for Director Ms. Lisa's leadership and the facility's cleanliness and safety. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff, engaging activities, and developmental support provided to children. One parent reported a significant concern regarding staff conduct and the director's handling of the situation.

Warm and professional staffDirector Ms. Lisa's leadership and dedicationClean and well-maintained facility
Address
2028 Evans Loop Road, Bryant, AR
Phone
(501) 847-7333
Sunshine School And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sunshine School and Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the center's exceptional care for special needs children, supportive staff, and therapeutic programs, with many reporting significant improvements in their children's development over years of enrollment. However, a minority of recent reviews report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, staff communication failures, and lack of responsiveness to enrollment inquiries.

Specialized care for special needs childrencompassionate and caring staffprofessional development for employees
Address
3400 Woods Lane, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 636-3190
New Beginning Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

New Beginning Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the organization for providing supportive housing and resources for youth aging out of foster care. However, negative reviews cite concerns about staff compassion, program methodology, raffle ticket fulfillment issues, and pressure to pursue specific educational paths.

Provides caring home environment for foster youthhelps young adults develop independence and life skillsimportant reso
Address
8802 New Beginning Drive, Gravette, AR
Phone
(479) 787-8903
Steudlein Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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 teachers
Address
207 Balfour, West Memphis, AR
Phone
(870) 733-9950
Caring Hands
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Caring Hands receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five parents praise the staff's care, dedication, and family-like atmosphere, with children thriving academically and emotionally. Three parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, lack of communication about illness, unauthorized discipline, and the director imposing personal religious/political views.

caring and loving staffchildren thrive academicallyfamily-like environment
Address
6 Foxmoore Circle, Conway, AR
Phone
(501) 327-6322
Bright Beginning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

A few long-term families highlight the center's knowledgeable staff and safe environment, while one recent parent reported severe issues regarding frequent illnesses, an unexplained injury, and poor communication with management.

knowledgeable stafffriendly staffsafe environment
Address
5001 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 771-0114

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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.