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Best Before or After School Daycare in Arkadelphia, AR

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Arkadelphia. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Arkadelphia, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.54/5
Parent reviews
37
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Arkadelphia has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 71923 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arkadelphia

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
    Arkadelphia Head Start
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, AR · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 67 children

    Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Arkadelphia Healthy Connections (a medical clinic), not Arkadelphia Head Start (a daycare). Based on available information, Arkadelphia Head Start has a 4.8/5 Google rating. The one daycare review mentions amazing staff and caring professionals.

    Warm and welcoming staffprofessional and understanding servicecaring and attentive care providersstaff goes beyond standard duties
  2. 2
    Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    224 Crawford, Arkadelphia, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Parents praise Third Street Baptist Church-Arkadelphia Kids Club highly, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Comments focus on the church community, staff quality, and spiritual environment rather than specific daycare services.

    Wonderful staffcaring congregationspiritual focusbeautiful facilities
  3. 3
    Second Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
    4.43 score
    4.7(8)

    815 South 12th Street, Arkadelphia, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    Reviews describe Second Baptist Church as a welcoming and friendly religious community with strong worship services and facilities. Parents appreciate the kid-friendly programs and active congregation. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than the weekday preschool program.

    Welcoming atmospherefriendly peoplequality facilitieskid-friendly services

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Arkadelphia

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.46avg rating
9 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Arkadelphia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7192311
4.54
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Arkadelphia (36–123 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

7

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Arkadelphia

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, making up 8% of the 12 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 Arkadelphia have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Arkadelphia

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Louisa Eliza Perritt Primary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1900 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR
Phone
(870) 246-2260

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, out of 12 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 Arkadelphia have an average Google rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Arkadelphia, 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
Arkadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Arkadelphia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Arkadelphia 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.