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Best Church Daycare in Marion, AR

Compare 1 church daycare in Marion. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Marion, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Marion has 1 licensed church daycare with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marion

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
    Marion Methodist Preschool
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    39 Military Rd, Marion, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews praise the friendly and welcoming church community atmosphere. However, most reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically, making it difficult to assess daycare-specific experiences.

    Friendly staff and memberswelcoming environmentspiritual/gospel-focused communitynice facilities
  2. 2
    First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper
    4.38 score
    4.5(15)

    2137 Highway 77, Marion, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 153 children

    First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper is highly rated for its welcoming community atmosphere and family-friendly environment. Parents praise the friendly staff, engaging activities for all ages, and strong sense of fellowship. The facility is noted for its caring nature and quality programming including services and events.

    friendly and welcoming staffstrong family atmospherecommunity fellowshipengaging activities for all ages

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Marion

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.35avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Marion (30–153 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Marion based on parent reviews

First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper

4.5(15)

2137 Highway 77, Marion, AR

First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper is highly rated for its welcoming community atmosphere and family-friendly environment. Parents praise the friendly staff, engaging activities for all ages, and strong sense of fellowship. The facility is noted for its caring nature and quality programming including services and events.

friendly and welcoming staffstrong family atmospherecommunity fellowship

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Daycare types in Marion

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1

Church Daycare in Marion, Arkansas

There are 1 church daycare in Marion, Arkansas, making up 25% of the 4 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 Marion have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in Marion

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First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper
Church Daycare
4.5

First Baptist Church Child Care Center Life Shaper is highly rated for its welcoming community atmosphere and family-friendly environment. Parents praise the friendly staff, engaging activities for all ages, and strong sense of fellowship. The facility is noted for its caring nature and quality programming including services and events.

friendly and welcoming staffstrong family atmospherecommunity fellowship
Address
2137 Highway 77, Marion, AR
Phone
(870) 739-8610

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Marion, Arkansas, out of 4 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 Marion have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Marion, 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
Marion offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Marion for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Marion 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.