Best Before or After School Daycare in Hot Springs, AR

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hot Springs

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

   Mid America Science Museum

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   500 Mid America, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children

   Parents consistently praise the Mid-America Science Museum as an excellent family destination with engaging, hands-on exhibits suitable for a wide age range. The Tesla coil show and digital dome theater are frequently highlighted as standout attractions. Staff are noted as friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

   Interactive hands-on exhibitsTesla coil demonstrationdigital dome theaterplanetarium shows
2. 2

   Quapaw'S Little Dreamers Childcare

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   500 Quapaw Ave, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

   The reviews do not appear to be from parents of this daycare. The listed reviews describe experiences at a spa, fitness center, pool, and community facility rather than childcare services. No actual parent reviews of the daycare's child care services are present.

   None applicable to childcare services
3. 3

   First Step School

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   407 Carson Street, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 518 children

   First Step School is highly rated by parents, with consistently positive feedback about staff care and student progress. Parents particularly praise the school's effectiveness with children who have special needs and disabilities, noting significant developmental improvements. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and supportive of families.

   Caring and patient staffsignificant developmental progress for children with special needsspeech and occupational therapy servicesclean facility
4. 4

   First Step INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1031 Golf Links, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

   First Step Inc. is highly praised by parents for its specialized care and early intervention services for children with disabilities and special needs. Parents consistently report significant developmental improvements in their children's speech, behavior, and social skills. Staff and teachers are described as caring, patient, and professional, with families noting a welcoming and clean environment.

   Staff genuinely care about childrensignificant developmental progress reportedspeech and occupational therapy services effectivefriendly and patient teachers
5. 5

   Ymca/Lakeside "S.C.O.R.E"

   4.4 score

   4.8(5)

   2841 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 87 children

   Parents praise the school's supportive teaching staff, helpful administration, and friendly environment that facilitates social connections. Students appreciate the career guidance provided by counselors. One reviewer expressed a political opinion about religious displays but did not criticize the school's operations.

   Nice and helpful teacherssupportive administrationgood for making friendscareer path counseling
6. 6

   Dawson Education Cooperative & Garland Co. Pre-K Consortium

   4.23 score

   4.4(7)

   220 Tom Ellsworth Dr, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

   Dawson Education Cooperative receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the organization's educational quality, staff friendliness, and community focus. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious administrative communication failures, lack of transparency about program status, inconsistent therapy services, and poor customer service.

   Educational qualityfriendly and community-minded staffup-to-date curriculumprofessional services
7. 7

   Skye'S The Limit

   4.22 score

   4.3(15)

   1621 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

   There appears to be a data mismatch - the reviews provided are for a massage therapy business (Magic Massage), not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise professional staff, clean facilities, skilled therapists, and high-quality massage services.

   Professional and respectful staffclean facilitiesskilled massage therapistsflexible booking
8. 8

   Hot Springs Child Care Center

   3.95 score

   3.9(6)

   600 Main Street, Suite A, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

   Hot Springs Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff warmth and attentiveness. Most children enjoy their teachers and classroom experience. However, some parents note concerns about academic instruction for pre-K aged children and one vague safety concern.

   caring and attentive staffchildren enjoy teachers and classmateschildren excel academically after attendingengaging classroom environment with animals
9. 9

   Community Services Office INC. Head Start Center South West Plaza

   3.93 score

   3.9(10)

   600 Main Street, Suite M, Hot Springs, AR · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

   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 availablestaff member Mrs. Jackson specificall
10. 10

    Kiddie Park

    3.84 score

    3.8(20)

    1500 West Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

    Kiddie Park receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, personalized approach of director Ms. Kay and her staff. Parents emphasize the homemade meals, structured learning activities, cleanliness, flexible scheduling, and family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.

    Caring and dedicated staffpersonalized attentionhomemade mealsstructured curriculum with play-based learning

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