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Best Headstart Programs in Clarksville, AR

Compare 1 headstart programs in Clarksville. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clarksville, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
39
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Clarksville has 1 licensed headstart programs with 39 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 72830 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clarksville

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.

  1. 1
    Forrester Davis Development Center
    4.58 score
    4.9(9)

    1000 Buchanan St, Clarksville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    Forrester Davis Development Center is highly regarded as a specialized learning facility for children with developmental delays and special needs. Parents consistently praise the professional staff, effective therapies (particularly speech therapy), and significant developmental progress their children have made. The center is noted as the only specialized program of its kind in the Clarksville area.

    Excellent learning environmenttop-notch and caring staffeffective speech therapy and developmental therapieschildren making measurable progress
  2. 2
    Kids Count Preschool
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    924 S Crawford, Clarksville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    Kids Count Preschool is a church-based daycare associated with First Baptist Church Clarksville. Reviews consistently praise the facility as welcoming, friendly, and community-focused, with particular mention of their exceptional daycare program and UPWARD sports activities.

    Welcoming atmospherefriendly staffexceptional daycare programUPWARD sports programs (basketball and cheerleading)
  3. 3
    Abc Children'S Academy Of Clarksville
    3.94 score
    3.9(7)

    108 Cherokee Ln, Clarksville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    ABC Children's Academy of Clarksville receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teachers' professionalism, attentiveness, and engaging activities like arts and crafts. However, some parents report serious concerns including bullying incidents, lack of transparency about health outbreaks, staffing changes, and alleged mishandling of parent communications.

    Professional and attentive teachersengaging arts and crafts activitiesend-of-year portfoliosresponsive c
  4. 4
    Abc Children'S Academy Of Clarksville Site 2 Campus
    3.94 score
    3.9(7)

    2023 W Clark Rd, Clarksville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    ABC Children's Academy of Clarksville Site 2 Campus receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring and professional teachers, creative activities, and strong communication. Negative reviews allege bullying incidents, staff changes, lack of transparency about illness outbreaks, and concerns about review manipulation.

    Caring and attentive teachersprofessional staffarts and crafts activitiesend-of-year portfolios

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Clarksville

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Clarksville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Clarksville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
728306
4.58
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clarksville (55–161 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Clarksville based on parent reviews

Clarksville Save The Children Head Start

5(2)

700 Cline Rd, Clarksville, AR

One parent describes the facility as a wonderful place for their granddaughter, while another simply notes that the staff are great.

wonderful environmentgreat staff

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Daycare types in Clarksville

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Clarksville, Arkansas

There are 1 headstart programs in Clarksville, Arkansas, making up 17% of the 6 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 Clarksville have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Clarksville

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Clarksville Save The Children Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes the facility as a wonderful place for their granddaughter, while another simply notes that the staff are great.

wonderful environmentgreat staff
Address
700 Cline Rd, Clarksville, AR
Phone
(479) 705-0708

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Clarksville, Arkansas, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Clarksville have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clarksville, 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
Clarksville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Clarksville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clarksville 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.