GRAND place to take your kids for preschool. I would without a doubt say this is the best…read morepreschool in the Lakeside School District. Mrs. Chris is the best!

From the owner: Lakeside Preschool is a private preschool with certified teachers providing a loving environment…read morewith an emphasis on learning.

The best preschool I've encountered! The teachers are highly educated and well-trained to teach our…read morekiddos. Mine left more than ready for kindergarten, behaviorally, and educationally. I'm proud that he got to attend!

Teacher's Pet has an infant center in the Levy neighborhood of North Little Rock, and the main…read morepreschool on Kierre Road for children age 2 and up. My daughter has attended since she was 15 months old, and is now nearing graduation. There are certified teachers in each classroom, and the children that attend learn a tremendous amount of material, while having lots of fun at the same time. My 5 year old daughter has learned basic reading, she can speak about 50 words of Spanish, can do basic arithmetic, and can recite a lot of basic historical information. The staff and teachers are fantastic and I can't say enough good things about them. I don't think you could find a better preschool in the state of Arkansas.

My daughter has been a part of Bright Ideas since around August of 2015. She started off at the…read moreBryant location and then we moved to Sherwood in October of 2015. I was worried about the transition especially because she doesn't seem to do well with change and also because she had loved the Bryant Bright Ideas so much that I didnt think another daycare could top it. I was very surprised! She adjusted immediately and loves going to school here! She is 3 years old, has great teachers and all the other staff members are so nice and welcoming as well. Even the lady that runs this location is as nice as she can be. She always says "hi" and "bye", "have a great day." My daughter is always coming home telling me what she has learned that day and how much fun she had. I always feel like my daughter is being well taken care of, being treated right, learning, and is safe. Which is so important with childcare. If my daughter is ever sick and running fever, they call me right away and I'm able to run and get her. I've had a previous encounter with a daycare that wouldn't tell me when she was sick, so this is something very important to me. I also know that someone can't just come in the school and check her out. They use a thumbprint system and if you send someone else to get your child, you have to write a note with your DL beside it, take a picture of it, and email it to the school. I love the extra steps that help ensure my childs safety!

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I would not recommend this school. It is essentially run by a husband-and-wife team, and they do…read morenot seem equipped to operate the school at the level they are trying to expand it. They often appeared biased and misguided, and there was a high rate of staff turnover. I initially thought it would be a suitable school for our family because they are believers; however, there were many red flags from the beginning. As soon as the school opened in 2024, they had plumbing issues and repeatedly delayed the start date--twice--without considering parents' work situations. That same fall, a new teacher called Child Protective Services on us during the second week our children attended, due to profiling. That teacher then quit shortly afterward. We tried to give the school the benefit of the doubt, but additional concerns arose regarding honesty and transparency. Shortly before the school ended its infant class in spring 2025, a parent left a Google review expressing concerns about the head of school, Stephen Nuckols, who had been alone in his office with a toddler. The parent's review was deleted; when she reposted it, the school marked itself as "temporarily closed" to prevent further Google reviews. Stephen also has a track record of lacking transparency, as there is public record of him serving as a superintendent of a Montessori charter school without the appropriate credentials. He again attributed the situation to his military service, stating that he had just returned from deployment and stepped into the role without fully understanding what was required. Ultimately, the school was shut down due to mismanagement. Another incident involved my own family. I reported that a little boy had been verbally bullying and hitting my son. Stephen Nuckols later denied that I provided details and became unexpectedly defensive. During a meeting, he attributed the misunderstanding to hearing issues from his military service, then dismissed my children's account of the incident and created his own version in front of us. He stated that the boy had autism and suggested he was merely "flapping his arms and accidentally slapped" my son in the eye. I became frustrated with his continued dishonesty and his priority to protect himself and his wife rather than address the situation. We also raised concerns about the earlier CPS situation. He insisted that he and his wife had nothing to do with the report and became increasingly defensive. Despite the issues, we decided to let our children finish the semester because they wanted to stay. We explained that, going forward, because of communication difficulties, we would need to document and record all interactions with him. He agreed. However, over the weekend, he and his wife, Shannon Nuckols, abruptly terminated our contract because we questioned their involvement in the CPS case that originated at their school. This felt like another attempt to protect themselves and their business rather than the children. Ultimately, we are relieved our children are no longer enrolled. I realized there are major gaps in their learning methods. Although the school advertises itself as using the Montessori method, the children often repeated tasks without truly understanding the underlying concepts. My daughter had significant gaps in reading, math, and science, and for social studies they used basic Abeka books. There is not enough staff for the elementary grades to ensure children are at the appropriate academic level. While the school promotes a "Montessori" curriculum to give parents the impression of a strong program, beneath the surface it is not a quality educational environment.

From the owner: Cornerstone Montessori Christian Academy is licensed by the State of Arkansas as a home-based…read morepreschool offering authentic, Montessori Education in a nurturing environment. The preschool is currently enrolling 3-5 year old children. Serving Benton, Bryant and the Little Rock Area.

We love the Conway center! I have two daughters that have gone to this center and they both love…read moreit. They have sweet, compassionate teachers. You know your child is happy when they celebrate as you pull up to their "school" in the mornings. As a mother, that's the only validation I need to know they are comfortable and happy every day. The office staff is awesome. Keep up the great work Conway center!

Looking for a daycare alternative? Check out Jacksonville Christian Academy located across the…read morestreet from Eastside Elementary in Cabot. My son had learned a ton there this past year and although it is a private preschool, it actually costs less than daycare. Here is their website http://www.bbcjax.com/jca/. Check them out! They're amazing!

From the owner: Academically Excellent, Distinctively Christian…read more Oldest & Largest Christian School in Jacksonville. College & Career Counseling; Child care; Preschool 2 1/2-4 yrs. & K-12; Hot lunches & nutritional snacks.