Best Daycares in De Queen, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of De Queen's 14 daycares, 6 (43%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 3 centers and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in De Queen. 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 De Queen
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in De Queen: 3.7 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in De Queen: 4.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in De Queen: 3.9 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in De Queen?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in De Queen.
- What percentage of De Queen daycares have high quality ratings?
- 43% of De Queen daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in De Queen?
- 3 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in De Queen.
- How do De Queen daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- De Queen daycares average 4.0 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