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Best Daycares in Paragould, AR — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Paragould's 173 daycares, 16 (9%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arkansas's statewide rate of 12%. 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 3.3 on Structural.

The local market includes 16 centers and 124 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Arkansas's average of 63%.

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.

173
Daycares
16
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Paragould

9(5%)
7(4%)
155(90%)
2(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Paragould: 3.1 (Sample of 173).

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 173).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Paragould?
There are 173 licensed child care providers in Paragould.
What percentage of Paragould daycares have high quality ratings?
9% of Paragould daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Arkansas.
What types of childcare are available in Paragould?
16 center-based, 124 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

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