Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to 376 state-licensed care providers spanning 65 counties and 250 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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376Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	376	View in Arkansas
Head Start Programs	240	View in Arkansas
School-Age Programs	63	View in Arkansas
Child Care Providers	1,261	View in Arkansas

Cities in Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 486 providers Little Rock, AR 234 providers Springdale, AR 162 providers Lavaca, AR 111 providers Berryville, AR 100 providers Pine Bluff, AR 80 providers West Memphis, AR 80 providers Arkadelphia, AR 79 providers Augusta, AR 50 providers Pine Bluff, AR 48 providers Walnut Ridge, AR 45 providers Danville, AR 31 providers

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Counties in Arkansas

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Choosing care in Arkansas

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Arkansas, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Arkansas have?

According to current licensing data, Arkansas has 376 licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 376 preschools.

How does Arkansas score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Arkansas has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Arkansas have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Little Rock, Little Rock, Springdale lead Arkansas for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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