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Best Before or After School Daycare in Pine Bluff, AR

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Pine Bluff. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.12/5
Parent reviews
86
Top rated (4.5+)
14

Pine Bluff has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 86 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.14 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 71601 with 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pine Bluff

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
    All For Kids
    4.53 score
    4.7(15)

    2410 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

    ALL FOR KIDS is a therapeutic daycare and treatment center in Pine Bluff that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, individualized attention to children's needs, and measurable progress in child development. The facility is noted for its professional training programs and ability to help children reach developmental milestones.

    Individualized care based on child's needsstaff expertise and friendlinessmeasurable developmental progressgood communication with parents
  2. 2
    Uapb Child Development
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    1200 N. University Dr., Pine Bluff, AR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 87 children

    These reviews appear to be for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), not the child development center itself. The reviews praise the university's educational quality, supportive community, networking opportunities, and personal touch in student development.

    Quality educationsupportive faculty and staffnetworking and job opportunitiesstrong alumni connections
  3. 3
    The Audubon School
    3.7 score
    3.4(5)

    2617 South Hazel, Pine Bluff, AR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 144 children

    The Audubon School receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the loving staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about staff training for children with ADHD, building security, disorganization, and unexpected fees.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child bondsgood learning outcomeshelpful with resources
  4. 4
    Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System
    3.36 score
    3.1(12)

    2500 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    This facility receives mixed reviews. While many patients praise individual therapists and psychiatrists for their compassionate care and effective treatment, significant complaints center on poor phone accessibility, rude administrative staff, and inconsistent therapy session quality and frequency.

    Compassionate and skilled therapists and psychiatristswarm and welcoming facility atmospherelong-term patient relationshipsresponsive care coordination between prov

Rating Distribution

Based on 31 daycares with Google ratings in Pine Bluff

4.5 - 5.0
14
4.0 - 4.4
6
3.0 - 3.9
8
Below 3
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pine Bluff, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.14avg rating
41 daycares · 27 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.9avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pine Bluff zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7160121
4.32
7
716027
4
1
7160319
3.99
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pine Bluff (22–388 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

21

Large

76–150 children

12

Very Large

150+ children

11

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pine Bluff based on parent reviews

Ridgway Christian School

4.5

3201 Ridgway Road, Pine Bluff, AR

Uapb Child Development

3.8(20)

1200 N. University Dr., Pine Bluff, AR

These reviews appear to be for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), not the child development center itself. The reviews praise the university's educational quality, supportive community, networking opportunities, and personal touch in student development.

Quality educationsupportive faculty and staffnetworking and job opportunities

The Audubon School

3.4(5)

2617 South Hazel, Pine Bluff, AR

The Audubon School receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the loving staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about staff training for children with ADHD, building security, disorganization, and unexpected fees.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child bondsgood learning outcomes

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Daycare types in Pine Bluff

Child Daycare & Preschools 41Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, making up 6% of the 47 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 Pine Bluff have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 31 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 86 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff

Showing 3 results

Ridgway Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
3201 Ridgway Road, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 879-6264
Uapb Child Development
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

These reviews appear to be for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), not the child development center itself. The reviews praise the university's educational quality, supportive community, networking opportunities, and personal touch in student development.

Quality educationsupportive faculty and staffnetworking and job opportunities
Address
1200 N. University Dr., Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 575-8809
The Audubon School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

The Audubon School receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the loving staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about staff training for children with ADHD, building security, disorganization, and unexpected fees.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child bondsgood learning outcomes
Address
2617 South Hazel, Pine Bluff, AR
Phone
(870) 619-2904

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, out of 47 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 Pine Bluff have an average Google rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 31 rated facilities. About 45% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pine Bluff, 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
Pine Bluff offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 41 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Pine Bluff for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pine Bluff 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.