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37 Before or After School Daycare in Little Rock, Arkansas

Browse all 37 before or after school daycare in Little Rock, Arkansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1
    Little Rock Racquet Club
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  2. 2
    Pleasant Valley Day School
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  3. 3
    Little Rock Athletic Club Kid'S Down Under Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  4. 4
    Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Cdc INC.
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  5. 5
    Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center Pre-K
    4.63 score
    4.8(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
  6. 6
    Ferncliff Camp And Conference Center Summer Program
    4.63 score
    4.8(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
  7. 7
    Bundle Of Joy
    4.59 score
    4.8(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
  8. 8
    Pulaski Heights Umc-Clc
    4.56 score
    4.7(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
  9. 9
    St James United Methodist Church Elementary
    4.56 score
    4.7(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
  10. 10
    Making A Difference Learning Centers
    4.55 score
    5(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.

    None mentioned for the daycare

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Little Rock based on parent reviews

Miss Cherie'S Day Care

5(2)

12900 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR

Child Enrichment Center

4.9(2)

6 Children'S Way, Little Rock, AR

Trinity Methodist Preschool

5(1)

1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR

Bingham Road Baptist Child Development Center

4.2(5)

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.

Caring and inviting staffsmall class sizesindividualized attention

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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.

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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Miss Cherie'S Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
12900 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 940-1009
Trinity Methodist Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1101 North Mississippi, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 666-2815
Child Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
6 Children'S Way, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 364-3566
Bingham Road Baptist Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

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.

Caring and inviting staffsmall class sizesindividualized attention
Address
923 West Bingham Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 888-2541
Episcopal Collegiate School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 372-1194
Pulaski Heights Elementary Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
319 North Pine Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-6469
Living Hope Southeast
Before or After School Daycare

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.

Therapists described as caring and knowledgeablequick initial intake and schedulingno over-medication practices
Address
401 Barrow Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Pre-K College Station Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4710 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 490-5750
Pulaski Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 604-1910
Little Rock Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 868-9822
St Edwards School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
805 Sherman Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 374-9166
Care Booker Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2016 Barber Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887
Pre-K Daisy Bates Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14300 Dineen Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 897-2171
Little Rock School District Fulbright Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
300 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-7360
Dodd Elementary Pre-K Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6423 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4300
Carver Magnet Prek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2100 East 6th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4000
Care Carver Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2100 East 6th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887
Living Hope Southeast (Hamilton Learning Academy)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3301 South Bryant Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Forest Heights Elementary Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5901 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1880
Booker/Little Rock School District Early Childhood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2016 Barber Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-3800
Preferred Family Healthcare/Dayspring At Baseline
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3623 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 565-8501
Pre-K Lawson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19901 Lawson Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 821-7000
Pediatrics Plus Developmental Preschool
Before or After School Daycare

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.

Staff kindness and professionalismsignificant developmental progress in childrencomprehensive therapy services (OT
Address
19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 821-5459
Roberts Elementary Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
16601 Lamarche Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-8300
The Anthony School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7700 Ohio Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 225-6629
Care Fulbright Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
300 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4762
Gibbs Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1115 West 16th Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-4900
Mcdermott Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1200 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-5500
Romine Early Childhood Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3400 Romine Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-6300
Care Martin Luther King
Before or After School Daycare
Address
905 Martin Luther King Bolevard, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887

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Frequently asked questions

There are 37 before or after school daycares in Little Rock, Arkansas, out of 195 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Little Rock, 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
Little Rock offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 137 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 14 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 37 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 Little Rock for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Little Rock 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.