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: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Old Farmington Road Head Start Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Fayetteville Creative School Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — First School of First United Presbyterian Church Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Cadence Academy Preschool, Fayetteville Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Teeny Tiny Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Play Learn School Score: 71%

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

  10. #10 — Wee Care Christian Preschool Score: 71%

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

  11. #11 — Wood Avenue Head Start Score: 63%

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

  12. #12 — Living Faith Preschool Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — Preschool Place Score: 60%

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

  14. #14 — Milestones In Home Preschool Score: 29%

    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.