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146 Headstart Programs in Arkansas

Browse 146 headstart programs 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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Glenwood Headstart
Headstart Programs
4.6

GLENWOOD HEADSTART appears to be a second-hand store and donation center rather than a traditional daycare facility. Reviews praise the friendly staff, reasonable prices, constantly updated inventory, and community benefit to the adjacent Senior Citizen Center.

Friendly and helpful staffreasonable pricesgood bargains
Address
974 Lakeshore Street, Glenwood, AR
Phone
(870) 356-4780
West Memphis Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

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 attending
Address
111 East Jackson Avenue, West Memphis, AR
Phone
(870) 400-0300
Mississippi County Arkansas Eoc Migrant Hs Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise this Head Start facility for its helpful and friendly staff, clean environment, and community support services. Multiple reviewers specifically commend staff members by name and highlight the center's organization and willingness to assist families.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityample parking
Address
1100 Byrum Road, Blytheville, AR
Phone
(870) 763-1489
Shannon Hills Headstart
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
11925 County Line Road, Alexander, AR
Phone
(501) 455-4932
Cave City Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents highlight the school's inclusive environment where children are treated equally and cared for by dedicated teachers. Reviewers also note that the program effectively helps kids learn to interact, share, and engage in crafts and activities.

inclusive treatmentcaring teacherssocial interaction skills
Address
217 School Road, Cave City, AR
Phone
(870) 283-5341
Brad Black River Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

Brad Black River Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the staff, organization, and children's enjoyment of attending. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance at the center.

Well-organizedamazing staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
1407 Patrick Drive, Pocahontas, AR
Phone
(870) 892-5112
Chicot Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

One parent highlights that this Head Start program is designed for lower income families. The limited feedback focuses on the target demographic rather than specific operational details.

affordable for lower income families
Address
7703 Depriest, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 526-7272
Russellville Save The Children Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2

One parent describes this Head Start center as wonderful with sweet teachers who genuinely care about their child's development and education. In contrast, a single review characterizes the organization as having excessive drama, poor staff treatment, and a lack of care for both employees and clients.

sweet teachersgenuine care for child developmentstrong recommendation
Address
507 N Elmira Ave, Russellville, AR
Phone
(479) 498-9415
Rogers Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

Rogers Head Start receives mixed reviews with strong positive feedback from some parents praising caring staff and happy children, but serious concerns from others about inconsistent staff behavior, poor communication, and failure to follow Head Start guidelines. Overall experiences range from excellent to problematic.

caring staffchildren enjoy attendingnice facility appearance
Address
1305 North Arkansas Street, Rogers, AR
Phone
(479) 636-4506
Dallas Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent reports that the center successfully prepared their children for kindergarten through its Head Start and other programs. However, another reviewer notes that while some teachers are excellent, others lack sufficient motivation and effort.

Successful kindergarten preparationsome loving teachers
Address
6808 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 242-2059
Holly Grove Headstart
Headstart Programs
4

One parent describes the facility as great, while another notes the building is nice. However, a third reviewer reports a significant comfort issue, stating there is no air conditioning whatsoever.

great experiencenice building
Address
992 Branch St, Holly Grove, AR
Phone
(870) 462-8437
Community Services Office INC. Head Start Center South West Plaza
Headstart Programs
3.9

Reviews indicate this is a community assistance center rather than a traditional daycare, offering emergency utility, food, and eviction assistance. Most reviewers praise the kindness and helpfulness of staff, though several criticize the application process as unnecessarily complicated and inconvenient for people in need.

Kind and helpful staffresponsive assistance with utilities and food programsemergency support available
Address
600 Main Street, Suite M, Hot Springs, AR
Phone
(501) 318-6955
St John Headstart
Headstart Programs
3.8

St. John Headstart in Fort Smith receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising caring teachers, family engagement, free meals, and resources provided through the Head Start program. However, one parent criticized the strict no comfort items policy, and another made unsubstantiated claims about inappropriate teacher behavior.

caring and professional teachersencourages parent participationprovides free meals and resources
Address
1816 N 8th St, Fort Smith, AR
Phone
(479) 782-9376
Ellen Smith Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
2052 S Garland Avenue, Fayetteville, AR
Phone
(479) 443-1840
Harrison Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
701 E Prospect Ave, Harrison, AR
Phone
(870) 741-8757
Mtn Home III Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3

One parent describes the facility as a clean and comfortable environment with excellent programs and caring staff, while another offers a brief positive note on the school experience. A third review details a highly negative, decades-old personal grievance involving past special education teachers and administrative disputes from 1990, unrelated to current operations.

Clean and comfortable environmentfantastic programs (gymcomputer lab
Address
1310 Post Oak Road, Mountain Home, AR
Phone
(870) 424-5515
Mtn Home I Headstart
Headstart Programs
3.3

One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness, diverse programs, and supportive staff, while another describes a positive initial experience. A third review details a traumatic, decades-old kindergarten experience involving specific staff members and administrative issues.

Clean and comfortable environmentdiverse programs (gymcomputer lab
Address
1414 Post Oak Road, Mountain Home, AR
Phone
(870) 425-2123
Mtn Home II Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3

One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness, diverse programs, and nurturing staff, while another offers a brief positive note. A third review details a negative personal history involving past special education teachers and a school bus driver from decades ago.

clean and comfortable environmentdiverse programs (gymcomputer lab
Address
1414 Post Oak Road, Mountain Home, AR
Phone
(870) 425-9111
Capca Head Start- Greenbrier Center
Headstart Programs
3

One parent reports that their child learned significantly during a two-year preschool attendance, noting that staff were generally friendly and accommodating. However, the reviewer highlights serious sanitation concerns, specifically citing mouse droppings in classrooms and on toys, alongside occasional staff issues.

child learned a lotfriendly staffaccommodating staff
Address
6 School Drive, Greenbrier, AR
Phone
(501) 679-4639
Batesville East Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
625 18th Street, Batesville, AR
Phone
(870) 698-0014
Gurdon Headstart Center
Headstart Programs
3

One parent asks about age requirements for infants and toddlers. No specific feedback on staff, facilities, or programming is provided.

Address
410 East Main Street, Gurdon, AR
Phone
(870) 353-6616
Cadc Benton Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
321 Edison Avenue, Benton, AR
Phone
(501) 315-6456
Strong Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes the STRONG HEAD START CENTER as horrible, resulting in a very low rating. This single complaint highlights significant dissatisfaction with the center's operations or care quality. No positive feedback has been submitted to balance this negative experience.

Address
735 South Concord, Strong, AR
Phone
(870) 797-7378
Wynne Head Start
Headstart Programs
2.3

One parent reports being unenrolled due to safety concerns, including a child running into the parking lot unattended and being sent home for a dirty diaper, while another reviewer offers brief positive feedback.

Cool atmosphere
Address
320 Magnolia St, Wynne, AR
Phone
(870) 238-0924
Cleveland County School District Head Start-Kingsland Center
Headstart Programs
2.3
Address
16650 Hwy 79, Kingsland, AR
Phone
(870) 348-5778
Bentonville Head Start
Headstart Programs
2.1

Bentonville Head Start receives mostly negative reviews citing poor management, inconsistent communication, and lack of support for children's behavioral and emotional needs. One parent gave a positive review, but four others reported significant issues with staff coordination, unresponsiveness to phone calls, and non-compliance with Head Start guidelines.

Individual teachers care about and work well with children
Address
2109 Se J St, Bentonville, AR
Phone
(479) 636-7317
Lbcts Head Start De Queen
Headstart Programs
Address
1429 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR
Phone
(870) 642-3752
Ael Earle Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1124 Throgmartin Street, Earle, AR
Phone
(870) 792-8137
J F Wahl Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
125 Hickory Hill Dr, Helena, AR
Phone
(870) 817-0017
Elaine Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
400 College St, Elaine, AR
Phone
(870) 827-3802

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Frequently asked questions

There are 146 headstart programs 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.