Best Daycares in Dumas, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dumas's 19 daycares, 5 (26%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 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 5 centers and 9 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Arkansas's average of 66%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dumas. 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 Dumas
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dumas: 3.4 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dumas: 3.0 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dumas: 3.7 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dumas?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Dumas.
- What percentage of Dumas daycares have high quality ratings?
- 26% of Dumas daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Dumas?
- 5 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Dumas.
- How do Dumas daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- Dumas daycares average 3.0 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