Best Daycares in Searcy, AR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Searcy's 138 daycares, 12 (9%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.3 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 14 centers and 107 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 Searcy. 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 Searcy
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 3.1 (Sample of 138).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 2.7 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 3.3 (Sample of 138).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Searcy?
- There are 138 licensed child care providers in Searcy.
- What percentage of Searcy daycares have high quality ratings?
- 9% of Searcy daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Searcy?
- 14 center-based, 107 home-based providers operate in Searcy.
- How do Searcy daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
- Searcy 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 138 Daycares in Searcy
- Sam and Emille Jeffery
- Sam and Emille Jeffrey
- Searcy Christian Academy
- Searcy Healthcare LLC
- Shafer, McKennly and Karl
- Shirley Kayla Ann
- Shirleys Mother Goose
- Sidney Deener Elementary School
- Sims, Ray and MaryAnn
- Sipe, Cody/Jennifer
- Smith, Ryan and Mendy
- Srcnc, Inc
- Starks, Michael and Laura
- Steele, Carrie
- Story Melinda
- Sumner, Ryan and Carla
- Sunshine School
- Swindle, Phillip and Rachel