Best Daycares in Des Arc, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Des Arc's 9 daycares, 2 (22%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 3.4 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 2 centers and 6 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Des Arc. 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 Des Arc
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Des Arc: 3.4 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Des Arc: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Des Arc: 3.4 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Des Arc?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Des Arc.
- What percentage of Des Arc daycares have high quality ratings?
- 22% of Des Arc daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Des Arc?
- 2 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Des Arc.
- How do Des Arc daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- Des Arc 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