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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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Butterfly Babies Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Butterfly Babies Childcare East as amazing, noting that their children have not attended a better daycare. The reviewer highlights the staff's professionalism and evident love for the children, recommending the facility highly.

professional staffvisible love for childrenhighly recommended
Address
301 S 18th Avenue, Paragould, AR
Phone
(870) 240-0994
Butterfly Babies Childcare West
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the facility as amazing and professional, highlighting the love staff show for children and recommending it as a top choice for childcare. The review emphasizes the high quality of care and the facility's suitability for young children.

professional staffloving carehigh quality of care
Address
6002 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR
Phone
(870) 236-2409
Wonder Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents report positive experiences with staff who are described as nice, professional, and great. Children are noted to have enjoyed being there and learned significantly during their time at the center.

friendly and professional staffengaging environmentstrong learning outcomes
Address
310 West Garland, Paragould, AR
Phone
(870) 240-0062
Turning Point Youth Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center as a family-owned, God-based preschool environment that fosters significant growth and development for toddlers. The reviewer emphasizes the staff's motherly care and the clean, welcoming atmosphere as key reasons for their trust and satisfaction.

family owned and operatedsignificant child growth and developmentpreschool environment
Address
500 South Mulberry Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 536-2552
C&D Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the staff as wonderful, describing them as loving, caring, and appreciative. The single review provided is entirely positive with no reported issues.

Wonderful stafflovingcaring
Address
4806 West 9th Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 879-9666
Terrys Tots And Toddlers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a positive experience at the center, noting that they love the program. No specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities are provided in the single review.

Positive overall experience
Address
9408 Dollarway Road, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 247-5431
Ninas Little Angels INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2205 West 34th Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 850-0393
Seark Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2200 South Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 543-5989
Ermers Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4006 W Barraque St, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 536-5105
Open Arms Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
105 South Highway 365, Redfield, AR
Phone
(501) 397-2338
Topps INC. Teen Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the program as safe and well-managed during the summer, while another simply notes that the offerings are good. These limited comments reflect positive experiences without detailing specific operational aspects.

Safe environmenteffective summer programgood offerings
Address
1000 Townsend Park, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 850-6011
The Academy Of Learning INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's collaborative approach, emphasizing that teachers are encouraged to contact parents immediately regarding behavioral issues to maintain a respectful learning environment. The reviewer expresses strong support for this policy, noting it prevents students from perceiving disruptive behavior as acceptable.

proactive communication with parentsimmediate notification of behavioral issuescollaborative teacher-parent partnership
Address
627 East 6th Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 534-6016
A Small World Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as a Christian, loving, and safe environment that prioritizes learning over basic childcare. One reviewer calls it the best daycare in the area.

Christian valuesloving atmospheresafe environment
Address
1227 West 5th Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 534-2792
Just For Kidz Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's family-oriented atmosphere and the staff's kindness and understanding, particularly with energetic children. Reviewers also note strong educational outcomes, such as early literacy and math skills, alongside competitive pricing compared to other local options.

family-oriented environmentcaring and kind staffhelpful with energetic children
Address
1927 Chestnut Street, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 209-2747
New Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes New Beginnings Childcare as a significant blessing, highlighting transparent and attentive staff who treat children with fierce protection. The reviewer notes their child has become ahead of the game for Pre-K and loved going to daycare from day one.

transparent staffattentive careprotective environment
Address
127 East Charles Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 613-8159
Magness Creek Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's kindness and the facility's cleanliness as key strengths, with one reviewer noting their son is happy with the teachers. Another parent describes the center as the best daycare ever, praising specific staff members for being amazing and loved by their children.

kind staffclean buildinghappy children
Address
106 Magness Creek Drive, Cabot, AR
Phone
(501) 605-8500
First Years Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
206 Waggoner Street, Lonoke, AR
Phone
(501) 676-3399
Wee Care Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Wee Care Christian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the Christian environment, flexible scheduling options, and the directors' involvement and communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and recommend the center to others.

caring and friendly staffkindergarten readinessflexible scheduling (2-4 days per week)
Address
333 W Maple St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 442-2512
Happy Feet Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight Gayle and her staff, including Brit, Stormi, and Madi, as exceptional educators who provide a loving environment. Reviewers note that the center supports children from infancy through pre-graduation and after-school programs, praising the life skills and trust built over time.

supportive stafflove and carelife skills development
Address
1238 N Center Street, Elkins, AR
Phone
(479) 856-8333
Salem Lutheran School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the wonderful staff and recommends the program, noting the inclusion of weekly chapel and music, as well as available summer care. Another reviewer describes the staff as caring and consistent across multiple children's attendance.

Wonderful and caring staffweekly chapel and music activitiessummer care availability
Address
1800 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
Phone
(479) 751-9359
Fayetteville Creative School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
57 W Colt Square Drive, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-3554
Little Prayers Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the quality of the teaching staff and the learning environment, noting that their youngest son and granddaughter advanced in school early due to the skills they acquired. The feedback emphasizes the positive impact of the program on early childhood development.

great teacherseffective learning programaccelerated school readiness
Address
4000 Johnson Rd, Springdale, AR
Phone
(479) 717-2075
Central Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the school's experienced staff, high retention rates, and specialized support for foster care children, noting that children are well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers also appreciate the engaging facility design and the nurturing, gentle approach of the teachers.

experienced staffhigh staff retentionfoster care expertise
Address
6 E Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-4037
School Kids Connection Washington
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
425 N Highland Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-3073
Ready Set Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as a wonderful Christian family-owned business where their grandchildren received excellent care with plenty of love. The feedback highlights the affectionate environment provided to the children.

Christian family-ownedexcellent careaffectionate environment
Address
214 N Mountain Grove Rd, Alma, AR
Phone
(479) 430-7376
Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that the children enjoy the program so much they do not want to leave. With only a single review available, this specific positive experience is noted rather than representing a broad consensus.

High child engagement and enjoyment
Address
14 W Cherry St, Alma, AR
Phone
(479) 632-4600
See Um Smile Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

See Um Smile Playhouse receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, clean facilities, and responsive communication through the daycare app. Multiple families noted significant improvements after transferring from other centers, particularly for children with special needs.

Compassionate and patient staffclean facilitiesreasonable prices
Address
297 E Main St, Farmington, AR
Phone
(479) 267-2491
Tumbles Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the wonderful group of kind caregivers at the center. The feedback focuses on the positive interactions provided to children.

kind caregivers
Address
365 Mcknight Ave, West Fork, AR
Phone
(479) 839-3122
Mz. Diana'S Pride And Joy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes MZ. Diana's Pride and Joy as a small, professional childcare center that is well-liked by both parents and staff. The single review highlights a positive experience without noting any specific drawbacks.

small settingprofessional atmospherewell-liked by parents and adults
Address
4507 Johnson Rd, Springdale, AR
Phone
(479) 751-2088
Parkside Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parkside Playschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and play-based, nature-focused curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the facility's flexibility, emotional support for children, outdoor activities, quality homemade meals, and strong parent communication through the Brightwheel app.

Caring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachoutdoor play emphasis
Address
2460 N Old Wire Road, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-2000

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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.