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Best Before or After School Daycare in Elkins, AR

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Elkins. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Elkins, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Elkins offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Elkins

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Elkins (36–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Elkins based on parent reviews

Happy Feet Childcare - After School

5(3)

349 N Center St, Elkins, AR

One parent highlights the long-term care from infancy through pre-k, praising the life skills and emotional support provided by Gayle and her staff. Another reviewer commends the center as the best in the Elkins area, expressing high trust in the facilities and services for children from infant to elementary age.

experienced staff including GayleMaddieBrit

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Daycare types in Elkins

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Elkins, Arkansas

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Elkins, Arkansas, making up 67% of the 3 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 Elkins have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Elkins, 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 Elkins

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Happy Feet Childcare - After School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the long-term care from infancy through pre-k, praising the life skills and emotional support provided by Gayle and her staff. Another reviewer commends the center as the best in the Elkins area, expressing high trust in the facilities and services for children from infant to elementary age.

experienced staff including GayleMaddieBrit
Address
349 N Center St, Elkins, AR
Phone
(479) 643-3380
Elkins Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
476 N Center St, Elkins, AR
Phone
(479) 643-3380

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Elkins, Arkansas, out of 3 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 Elkins have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Elkins, 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
Elkins offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Elkins for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Elkins 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.