Licensed Daycare in Zion, Arkansas
2 licensed daycares in Zion, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arkansas licensing records.
Zion listings updated May 2026 from official Arkansas records.
Daycare in Zion: what parents should know
Zion has 2 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Arkansas license at indexing time, sourced from Arkansas DHS — Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.
In total, Zion providers are approved for approximately 158 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Zion childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Zion
ChildCare Aware reports the Arkansas average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Zion vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Arkansas families may also qualify for Arkansas CCDF Voucher Program (intake: (501) 682-4891).
Full Arkansas licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Arkansas DHS — Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:9
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 79 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Zion
Largest licensed centers in Zion
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Zion licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Zion
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programArkansas CCDF Voucher Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(501) 682-4891 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Arkansas DHS — Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Zion, Arkansas are compiled from official Arkansas DHS — Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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