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Best Daycares in North Little Rock, AR — Independent Quality Ratings

Of North Little Rock's 225 daycares, 37 (16%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 2.7 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 46 centers and 136 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 North Little Rock. 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.

225
Daycares
37
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in North Little Rock

18(8%)
19(8%)
188(84%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in North Little Rock: 3.2 (Sample of 225).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in North Little Rock: 2.7 (Sample of 43).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in North Little Rock: 3.5 (Sample of 225).

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Some of the Best Daycares in North Little Rock

Boone Park Elementary Pre-K Program
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Calvary Academy Pre-K
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Central Arkansas Christian Preschool
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Step Arkansas, LLC dba Arkids Pediatric Day Centers
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Steps Of Life
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Freedom Christian Academy
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Immaculate Conception Preschool
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Preschool
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
JFK Early Learning Center Inc
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Leap Forward CDC 2
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Life Academy
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Scholars Harris
North Little Rock, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in North Little Rock?
There are 225 licensed child care providers in North Little Rock.
What percentage of North Little Rock daycares have high quality ratings?
16% of North Little Rock daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
What types of childcare are available in North Little Rock?
46 center-based, 136 home-based providers operate in North Little Rock.
How do North Little Rock daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
North Little Rock daycares average 2.7 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

All 225 Daycares in North Little Rock