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Best Before or After School Daycare in West Helena, AR

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in West Helena. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

West Helena, Arkansas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
14
Top rated (4.5+)
0

West Helena offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Helena

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
    Phillips County Developmental Center
    4.22 score
    4.3(14)

    1221 W Hwy 49, West Helena, AR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 205 children

    Phillips County Developmental Center in West Helena receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, clean facility, and positive environment for children's development. The center has maintained enrollment with families using the service for multiple years.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in West Helena

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in West Helena, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in West Helena (45–205 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in West Helena

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in West Helena, Arkansas

There are 1 before or after school daycare in West Helena, Arkansas, making up 25% of the 4 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 West Helena have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 14 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in West Helena, 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 West Helena

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Before or After School Daycare
Address
497 Thunderbird Dr, West Helena, AR
Phone
(870) 572-6717

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in West Helena, Arkansas, out of 4 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 West Helena have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in West Helena, 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
West Helena offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 West Helena for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West Helena 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.