Best Daycares in Little Rock, AR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Little Rock based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Little Rock

  1. #1 — Teach Play to Learn Child Care and Preschool Developmental Academy Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Children's House Montessori Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Woodlawn Davis Head Start Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Archild Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Asbury Christian Child Development Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Darnall School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Fair Park Early Childhood Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Ms. Carries Day School Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — forward arkansas team Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Second Presbyterian Preschool Score: 60%

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

  12. #12 — St Mark's Day School Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — First Christian Preschool LR Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Church cathedral. View full profile →

  14. #14 — UAMS Southwest Head Start Score: 49%

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

  15. #15 — Baptist Health Preschool Score: 49%

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

  16. #16 — From A2Z Preschool and Learning Center Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Trinity Methodist Nursery School Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Little Rock?
Teach Play to Learn Child Care and Preschool Developmental Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
Childcare costs in Little Rock 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.