★★★★★
“I cannot say enough positive things about Michelle and her daycare. My son went from age 2 to 5 up until he started Kindergarten. I drove him 30 minutes one way … because it was beyond worth it.”Katie Google review
About In His Care
A licensed Christian home where every child is known
In His Care isn't a big institutional center — it's a nationally accredited family childcare home in Garfield, run by Michelle Mendoza, where a small group of children are cared for by name, taught with real training, and loved every day.
Miss Michelle & a story on her lap
Meet Michelle
The heart behind In His Care
“Teaching children has always been an honor to me. I believe that God has given me His heart for children and their families.”
In His Care began with a dream Michelle carried for years: a childcare home where every child is treasured as a unique gift from God — and every family is treated like part of her own. In her home in Garfield, days are full of Bible stories and block towers, art and backyard adventures, patient encouragement and a whole lot of love.
That warmth is backed by real training. Children here are cared for by two teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education, both CPR and first-aid certified — so faith and play are matched by genuine early-learning expertise.
And the door stays open. Michelle's open-door policy means you're always welcome to visit your child — because that's what care in a family home feels like.
A home, not an institution
Small by design — so no child is a number
In His Care is a licensed Arkansas family child care home. That's the whole point: a real home, a small licensed group, and a caregiver who knows your child's favorite book and how they like to be comforted.
- Licensed Arkansas family child care home — license #30821, licensed capacity 16
- Most recent state inspection (December 2025): no violations cited
- Better Beginnings Level 6 — Arkansas's highest quality rating
- A nationally accredited family child care home (their own wording)
- Arkansas childcare vouchers accepted; breakfast, lunch & snacks provided
- An open-door policy — you're welcome to visit your child anytime
Credentials that matter
Serious about quality. Tender about care.
Choosing childcare comes down to two questions: is my child safe and truly cared for, and are the people trained to do it well? At In His Care, the answer to both is yes.
Nationally Accredited
Family Child Care Home — held to national standards for quality care.
Better Beginnings Level 6
Arkansas's highest quality rating for early childhood programs.
Degreed Educators
Two teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education.
CPR & First Aid
Both teachers are trained and certified in CPR and first aid.
Loved & learning — days here follow Arkansas early-childhood standards, wrapped in the warmth of a Christian home.
From Our Families
Loved by the families we serve
★★★★★
“As a ‘helicopter mom’ I absolutely recommend this daycare! Michelle is so full of love and compassion, she actually cares about each child’s needs and emotions. She makes sure they are ready for kindergarten.”Alicia D. Google review
★★★★★
“If I could give this place 10 stars I would!”Google reviewer Google review
“The staff is caring and genuine.”
Review excerpts from public Google reviews of In His Care children's center.
Come meet us
The best way to know is to visit.
Choosing childcare is a heart decision. Come feel the home, meet Michelle, and ask anything.
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