Best Daycares in Paragould, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Paragould's 139 daycares, 17 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 2.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 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 16 centers and 100 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Arkansas's average of 66%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Paragould. 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 Paragould
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Paragould: 3.2 (Sample of 139).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Paragould: 2.6 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Paragould: 3.3 (Sample of 139).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Paragould?
- There are 139 licensed child care providers in Paragould.
- What percentage of Paragould daycares have high quality ratings?
- 12% of Paragould daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Paragould?
- 16 center-based, 100 home-based providers operate in Paragould.
- How do Paragould daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- Paragould daycares average 2.6 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 139 Daycares in Paragould
- A Touch Of Mom
- Abbott Crystal
- Addus Healthcare Inc Dba Addus Homecare
- Addus Healthcare Inc Dba Addus Homecare
- Addus Healthcare Inc Dba Addus Homecare
- Addus HealthCare, Inc.
- Allen-Purcell Debbie
- Alsayyed, Jeanean
- Anderson Tina
- Andrews Darryn
- Ar Kids Pediatric Day Center
- Arisa Health Inc
- Arisa Health, Inc
- Arkansas Early Learning Paragould Early Head Start
- Arterbery Patricia
- Saint Mary's Preschool
- Sanders Tami Jo
- Scott Zachary
- Simpson Lois
- Sipes Bobby
- Smith Aaron
- Smith Dewayne
- Smith George D
- Smith Marlena Curwanda
- Smith Wesley
- Smith, Wes and Kourtney
- SocialSpace ABA Therapy, LLC Paragould
- Sparks, Marcie/Troy
- Staton Christina
- Stepping Stones Educational Group LLC
- Stepping Stones Private Preschool
- Sturba Zoee Michelle