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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.

  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

Rating Distribution

Based on 91 daycares with Google ratings in Little Rock

4.5 - 5.0
47
4.0 - 4.4
20
3.0 - 3.9
19
Below 3
5

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 863 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
9
2Professional staff
5
3Welcoming atmosphere
5
4Clean facilities
4
5Small class sizes
4
6Clean and organized facility
4
7Caring and attentive staff
4
8Children enjoy attending
4

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Little Rock, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.12avg rating
137 daycares · 72 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.78avg rating
37 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.67avg rating
14 daycares · 11 rated

Headstart Programs

4.83avg rating
7 daycares · 4 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Little Rock zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7222316
4.7
6
7221216
4.64
4
7220620
4.57
4
7220714
4.43
4
722276
4.38
2
7220524
4.34
6
7220210
4.25
2
7220932
4.19
10
7221110
4.16
2
722109
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

5(2)

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.

Professional staffgenuine care for childrenkind treatment

Child Enrichment Center

4.9(2)

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.

good memoriesgreat place

Trinity Methodist Preschool

5(1)

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.

loving environmentengaging environmentwonderful staff

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

Map

Daycare types in Little Rock

Child Daycare & Preschools 137Headstart Programs 7Church Daycare 14Before or After School Daycare 37

Browse by type in Little Rock

🎨 Preschools 12🕊️ Baptist Daycare 7🌱 Montessori 6✝️ Christian Daycare 6🌍 Bilingual Daycare 2

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

Showing 37 results

Living Hope Southeast (Romine Elementary)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3400 Romine Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Living Hope Southeast
Before or After School Daycare

These reviews appear to be for a mental health clinic, not a daycare center. Reviews praise therapists for being caring, knowledgeable, and attentive, but criticize medication management services, psychiatrist availability (limited to once monthly), and phone accessibility.

Therapists described as caring and knowledgeablequick scheduling for initial appointmentspatient-paced therapy approach
Address
6700 H Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 663-5473
Mcdermott Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1200 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-5500
Western Hills Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4901 Western Hills, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-6900
Western Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4901 Western Hills, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 570-4175
Romine Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3400 Romine Road, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 447-1887
East End Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
21801 Arch Street, Little Rock, AR
Phone
(501) 888-4264

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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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Little Rock have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 91 rated facilities. About 52% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.