Best Daycares in Fayetteville, AR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Fayetteville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Fayetteville

  1. #1 — Parkside Playschool Score: 86%

    Parkside Playschool is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.parksideplayschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center Score: 86%

    Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: http://children.uark.edu/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Old Farmington Road Head Start Score: 86%

    Old Farmington Road Head Start is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://eoawc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ar/fayetteville/fayetteville-west.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Fayetteville Creative School Score: 86%

    Fayetteville Creative School is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://fayettevillecreative.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — First School of First United Presbyterian Church Score: 86%

    First School of First United Presbyterian Church is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://Www.firstschoolfayetteville.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Cadence Academy Preschool, Fayetteville Score: 86%

    Cadence Academy Preschool, Fayetteville is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.cadence-academy.com/schools/fayetteville-ar/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Teeny Tiny Preschool Score: 86%

    Teeny Tiny Preschool is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.teenytinypreknwa.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Play Learn School Score: 80%

    Play Learn School is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fbcfayetteville.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Wee Care Christian Preschool Score: 80%

    Wee Care Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://ubcfayetteville.org/about-wee-care/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Wood Avenue Head Start Score: 71%

    Wood Avenue Head Start is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://nhsa.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Living Faith Preschool Score: 69%

    Living Faith Preschool is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lfcfay.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Preschool Place Score: 69%

    Preschool Place is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Preschool.place/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Milestones In Home Preschool Score: 37%

    Milestones In Home Preschool is a childcare center in Fayetteville, AR. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Fayetteville?
Parkside Playschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Fayetteville based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Fayetteville?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Fayetteville?
Childcare costs in Fayetteville vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.