This study analyzed 51 dissertations, 22 academic papers, and 73 total to identify research trends related to art therapy programs for children in child care facilities. The analysis criteria of research were divided into the diagnosis and evaluation tools of research subjects, the method of research, the operation of art therapy programs, and the content of art therapy programs. As a result of the study, objective test measurement tools were used more than projection test measurement tools, research design had more pre-post-test control group designs, statistical processing methods used more t-test, and data analysis had more quantitative and qualitative methods. Many children participated in the study showed maladjustment problems related to problem behavior, and the number of experimental studies conducted on groups was high, with the age of 8 to 13, grade 4 to 6, and 6 to 10 children. The reason for the described admission was parents divorce, and the total number of sessions of art therapy programs was 13 to 17 sessions, 40 to 60 minutes of arbitration per session, once a week, three stages of activity, and many studies did not describe the arbitration environment. The treatment goal of the art therapy program was to improve self-esteem and to use clay (sozo) activities as an activity method. Finally, the meaning of the research results and suggestions were made for the development of art therapy programs for children in child care facilities.