Best Before or After School Daycare in Little Rock, AR
Compare 37 before or after school daycare in Little Rock. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Little Rock, Arkansas at a glance
- Programs
- 37
- Avg rating
- 4.25/5
- Parent reviews
- 863
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 47
Little Rock has 37 licensed before or after school daycare with 863 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.47 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 72223 (avg 4.7 stars), while 72209 has the largest selection (32 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Little Rock
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.
- 1Little Rock Racquet Club4.72 score4.9(20)
1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Little Rock Racquet Club is highly praised for its excellent staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and equipment. Members consistently highlight the friendly and helpful customer service from front desk staff to instructors. The facility is described as accommodating, well-run, and a welcoming community space.
Excellent staff and customer serviceclean facilitieswell-maintained groundsquality pools with safety features - 2Pleasant Valley Day School4.72 score4.9(20)
10900 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and quality worship experience, though they do not address childcare services or educational programs.
Friendly and welcoming communityquality pastoral leadershipbeautiful facilitiesconvenient service times - 3Little Rock Athletic Club Kid'S Down Under Center4.64 score4.8(20)
4610 Sam Peck Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children
Little Rock Athletic Club Kid's Down Under Center receives consistently high ratings from members who praise the facility's amenities, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. Parents appreciate the convenience of working out while their children have a safe place to play, and highlight the quality of staff and equipment maintenance. The club is noted as an important community resource that supports active, healthy family lifestyles.
welcoming and positive atmospheremultiple poolsvariety of fitness classes and equipmentquality staff - 4Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Cdc INC.4.64 score4.8(20)
324 West 8th Street, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 379 children
Parents consistently praise Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist CDC for its loving, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at the center, with many citing specific teachers who have made significant positive impacts. The facility is noted for convenient location, cleanliness, and strong communication with parents.
Caring and loving teachersnurturing environmentstaff dedicationconvenient downtown location with ample parking - 5Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K4.63 score4.8(18)
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the nature-based preschool program, well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful facilities with wooded grounds. The center offers diverse programming including camps, conferences, and family activities.
Nature-based outdoor educationwell-trained and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities with lake viewscomfortable rooms - 6Ferncliff Camp And Conference Center Summer Program4.63 score4.8(18)
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 234 children
Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center is a highly-regarded facility in Little Rock offering summer camps, nature preschool programs, and conference services. Parents consistently praise the well-trained staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities including wooded grounds and lake views. Multiple families report their children have attended for years and love the experience.
Well-trained counselorswelcoming staffbeautiful facilitieswooded grounds with nature-based learning - 7Bundle Of Joy4.59 score4.8(14)
7515 Geyer Springs, Suite 15, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Bundle of Joy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving. However, one family noted significant concerns about staff turnover, declined care quality, and a safety incident involving unsupervised children.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong communication via appoutdoor play space - 8Pulaski Heights Umc-Clc4.56 score4.7(20)
4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 677 children
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. The reviews consistently praise the church's sermons, welcoming community, and service opportunities, with visitors appreciating both in-person and online worship options.
Excellent sermons and spiritual leadershipwelcoming and friendly atmosphereclean facilitiesmultiple worship formats (in-person - 9St James United Methodist Church Elementary4.56 score4.7(20)
320 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children
St. James United Methodist Church Elementary in Little Rock receives universal 5/5 ratings from reviewers. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, strong youth and children's programs, and the church's commitment to Christian values and community service across multiple generations of families.
welcoming congregationstrong youth ministry programsactivities for all agesChristian education and worship - 10Making A Difference Learning Centers4.55 score5(6)
8923 Sunset Lane, Little Rock, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children
The reviews provided do not relate to the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for a church (FCC) discussing worship services, Pastor Kelly, and the spiritual community. No actual parent reviews about MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARNING CENTERS daycare services, child care quality, or educational programs are present.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 91 daycares with Google ratings in Little Rock
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 863 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Little Rock, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Little Rock zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72223 | 16 | 4.7 | 6 | |
| 72212 | 16 | 4.64 | 4 | |
| 72206 | 20 | 4.57 | 4 | |
| 72207 | 14 | 4.43 | 4 | |
| 72227 | 6 | 4.38 | 2 | |
| 72205 | 24 | 4.34 | 6 | |
| 72202 | 10 | 4.25 | 2 | |
| 72209 | 32 | 4.19 | 10 | |
| 72211 | 10 | 4.16 | 2 | |
| 72210 | 9 | 3.9 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Little Rock (19–715 children)
Small
up to 30 children
13
Medium
31–75 children
70
Large
76–150 children
67
Very Large
150+ children
45
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Little Rock based on parent reviews
Miss Cherie'S Day Care
12900 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
One parent describes a highly positive experience with the staff, noting their professionalism and genuine care for their 19-month-old son. Another review highlights the kindness and grace shown by the team toward their child.
Child Enrichment Center
6 Children'S Way, Little Rock, AR
One parent highlights the center for creating good memories, while another simply describes it as a great place. The few reviews so far reflect positive sentiment without detailing specific operational aspects.
Trinity Methodist Preschool
1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
One parent describes the school as a gem with a loving and engaging environment for their two children. They highlight the wonderful staff as a key strength of the experience.
Bingham Road Baptist Child Development Center
923 West Bingham Road, Little Rock, AR
Most recent reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the caring staff, small class sizes, and Christian family environment. However, one former employee from 2014 raised serious concerns about racism, understaffing, cleanliness issues, and staff inattentiveness that were never addressed.
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Before or After School Daycare in Little Rock, Arkansas
There are 37 before or after school daycare in Little Rock, Arkansas, making up 19% of the 195 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 Little Rock have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 91 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 863 parent reviews. Parents in Little Rock most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, professional staff, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock
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One parent describes a highly positive experience with the staff, noting their professionalism and genuine care for their 19-month-old son. Another review highlights the kindness and grace shown by the team toward their child.
- Address
- 12900 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 940-1009
One parent describes the school as a gem with a loving and engaging environment for their two children. They highlight the wonderful staff as a key strength of the experience.
- Address
- 1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 666-2815
One parent highlights the center for creating good memories, while another simply describes it as a great place. The few reviews so far reflect positive sentiment without detailing specific operational aspects.
- Address
- 6 Children'S Way, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 364-3566
Most recent reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the caring staff, small class sizes, and Christian family environment. However, one former employee from 2014 raised serious concerns about racism, understaffing, cleanliness issues, and staff inattentiveness that were never addressed.
- Address
- 923 West Bingham Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 888-2541
- Address
- 1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 372-1194
- Address
- 319 North Pine Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 663-6469
This facility is a mental health clinic, not a daycare center. Reviews praise therapists for being caring and attentive, but highlight significant issues with medication management services, psychiatrist availability (once monthly), and poor phone responsiveness and scheduling coordination.
- Address
- 401 Barrow Rd, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 663-5473
- Address
- 4710 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 490-5750
- Address
- 12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 604-1910
- Address
- 19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 868-9822
- Address
- 805 Sherman Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 374-9166
- Address
- 2016 Barber Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-1887
- Address
- 14300 Dineen Drive, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 897-2171
- Address
- 300 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-7360
- Address
- 6423 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-4300
- Address
- 2100 East 6th Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-4000
- Address
- 2100 East 6th Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-1887
One parent recalls a negative experience from 1974 involving bullying on the first day, which led to an immediate transfer to another school.
- Address
- 3301 South Bryant Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 663-5473
- Address
- 5901 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-1880
- Address
- 2016 Barber Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-3800
- Address
- 3623 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 565-8501
- Address
- 19901 Lawson Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 821-7000
Pediatrics Plus Developmental Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the staff's compassion, developmental progress of children, and quality of therapy services. One 2-star review noted inconsistent front desk professionalism, with one staff member described as rude and unresponsive compared to earlier staff.
- Address
- 19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 821-5459
- Address
- 16601 Lamarche Drive, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-8300
- Address
- 7700 Ohio Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 225-6629
- Address
- 300 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-4762
- Address
- 1115 West 16th Street, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-4900
- Address
- 1200 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-5500
- Address
- 3400 Romine Road, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-6300
- Address
- 905 Martin Luther King Bolevard, Little Rock, AR
- Phone
- (501) 447-1887
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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