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Best Daycares in Searcy, AR — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Searcy's 190 daycares, 12 (6%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arkansas's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 14 centers and 149 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 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.

190
Daycares
12
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Searcy

3(2%)
9(5%)
176(93%)
2(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 3.1 (Sample of 190).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 2.7 (Sample of 17).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Searcy: 3.2 (Sample of 190).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Searcy?
There are 190 licensed child care providers in Searcy.
What percentage of Searcy daycares have high quality ratings?
6% of Searcy daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Arkansas.
What types of childcare are available in Searcy?
14 center-based, 149 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

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