Best Daycares in Camden, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Camden's 59 daycares, 12 (20%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 3.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Arkansas averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 7 centers and 39 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Camden. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Arkansas methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Camden
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 3.4 (Sample of 59).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 3.4 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 3.5 (Sample of 59).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Camden?
- There are 59 licensed child care providers in Camden.
- What percentage of Camden daycares have high quality ratings?
- 20% of Camden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Camden?
- 7 center-based, 39 home-based providers operate in Camden.
- How do Camden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- Camden daycares average 3.4 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Arkansas statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Arkansas?
- Arkansas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Arkansas