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Best Before or After School Daycare in Jacksonville, AR

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.01/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jacksonville, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.01/5
Parent reviews
94
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Jacksonville has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 94 parent reviews averaging 4.01/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 72076 with 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville

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
    Mcarthur Christian Academy
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    3501 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    McArthur Christian Academy is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, quality worship services, and friendly congregation. The facility offers childcare services and is noted for its inclusive community and scriptural preaching.

    Friendly and welcoming congregationfeels like familyquality worship musicavailable childcare
  2. 2
    Huff N Puff
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    613 North 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    HUFF N PUFF is a gymnastics and dance facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas with predominantly positive reviews praising instruction quality and competitive success. Parents highlight excellent coaches and professional instruction, though one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the ninja class program.

    High-quality gymnastics instructionexperienced and patient coachescompetitive success at local and national levelsstrong facility
  3. 3
    Kareer Kids Child Development Center
    3.73 score
    3.6(11)

    880 N Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Kareer Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant supervision, failure to follow medical instructions, parking lot deterioration, and staff behavior issues.

    Clean facilityexperienced and caring staffgood curriculumfair pricing
  4. 4
    Kareer Kids Cdc
    3.73 score
    3.6(11)

    1912 Mcarthur Drive, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children

    Kareer Kids CDC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising cleanliness, caring staff, and curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns about infant care quality, staff oversight, and disregard for parental instructions regarding medical needs.

    Facility cleanlinessexperienced and caring staff (Mrs. KMrs. WhitneyMrs. Christy mentioned)
  5. 5
    Ethel'S Educational Express Cdc LLC
    3.44 score
    3.2(12)

    213 North Bailey Boulevard, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Ethel's Educational Express CDC has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, safe environment, and personalized attention to children's needs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about operational reliability, sudden closures, refund disputes, and failure to pick up children.

    Caring and patient staffsafe and loving environmenttreat children like their ownwilling to help with therapy and services
  6. 6
    Kid To Kid 2 Child Development Center
    2.8 score
    2.4(15)

    501 South 1st Street, Jacksonville, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children

    Kid to Kid has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the director, staff engagement, cleanliness, and child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns, understaffing, alleged falsified records, unprofessional management, and incidents of children being injured or hurt.

    Caring and engaged staffdirector rapport with parentsregular facility upgradessecurity cameras

Rating Distribution

Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.88avg rating
13 daycares · 12 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7207618
4.01
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (30–243 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

8

Very Large

150+ children

4

Map

Daycare types in Jacksonville

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Jacksonville, Arkansas

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Jacksonville, Arkansas, making up 11% of the 18 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 Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville

Showing 2 results

Pathfinder INC. Elementary Summer Day Program
Before or After School Daycare

One parent reports a highly positive experience with friendly and informative staff, while another describes a severe incident involving unreported bullying, physical injury, and a toileting accident that resulted in a swollen eye and lasting fear.

friendly staffinformative communication
Address
2615 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 982-5402
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
26405 Ar 107 Jax, Jacksonville, AR
Phone
(501) 988-4131

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Jacksonville, Arkansas, out of 18 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 Jacksonville have an average Google rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities. About 36% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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
Jacksonville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Jacksonville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jacksonville 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.