
Compare 51 daycare centers in Amarillo. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Amarillo has 51 licensed daycares with 406 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.20 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 79101 (avg 4.58 stars), while 79109 has the largest selection (13 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
5901 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children
ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.
5117 Tulip Ave, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.
4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 183 children
St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.
4214 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine care—particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.
7509 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.
6500 Office Park Dr, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.
5000 Hollywood Rd, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Fellowship church, not the daycare center. Based on available information, this is an employer-based child care center in Amarillo, Texas with a 4.7/5 Google rating. No actual daycare reviews are present to summarize.
4108 S Bonham St, Amarillo, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Reviews are not from daycare parents but rather from church attendees praising St. Joseph Catholic Church. The actual daycare center has no Google reviews available.
1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 85 children
First Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who praise the welcoming community and strong Christian values. Parents highlight the beautiful facilities, engaging children's programs, and caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere. The church is noted for its active community involvement and weekly events.
3801 S Western St, Amarillo, TX · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 92 children
PALS AT PARAMOUNT is a school-based program at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo that offers preschool, childcare, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and clean facilities. The program successfully engages children while maintaining a faith-based environment.
Based on 43 daycares with Google ratings in Amarillo
Top qualities mentioned across 406 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Amarillo, based on parent reviews
Amarillo zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79101 | 5 | 4.58 | 2 | |
| 79110 | 9 | 4.56 | 5 | |
| 79109 | 13 | 4.32 | 6 | |
| 79106 | 6 | 4.3 | 2 | |
| 79102 | 5 | 3.42 | 1 | |
| 79107 | 5 | 3.37 | 0 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Amarillo (12–275 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
13
Large
76–150 children
23
Very Large
150+ children
14
Highest rated daycares in Amarillo based on parent reviews
5901 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX
ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.
5117 Tulip Ave, Amarillo, TX
Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.
4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX
St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.
4214 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX
Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine care—particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.
7509 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX
Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.
6500 Office Park Dr, Amarillo, TX
Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.
Amarillo offers a robust selection of 51 childcare centers, ranging from faith-based preschools to independent community programs. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and happy children as key reasons for choosing these local options. The 79101 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood for high-quality care, with an average rating of 4.58 stars across five facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Amarillo have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 43 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 406 parent reviews. Parents in Amarillo most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, children enjoy attending, and clean.
When choosing a daycare in Amarillo, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Reviews are not from daycare parents but rather from church attendees praising St. Joseph Catholic Church. The actual daycare center has no Google reviews available.
Parents highlight the center's friendly and supportive staff, noting that teachers engage children in learning and social development from infancy through preschool age. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility for late pickups and the positive environment for young children's growth.
Parents describe the Lab School as a loving, educated, and caring environment where teachers are professional and friendly. One reviewer highlights the great place for children and families, noting their child loves the program, while another mentions a positive dental service provided by the same institution.
ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.
Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.
Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.
Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.
St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.
Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine care—particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.
Sunshine Valley Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the professionalism and caring nature of the staff and director Shara. Parents highlight their confidence in the center's commitment to children's safety, wellbeing, and learning, with multiple reviewers calling it the best or only facility they would trust in Amarillo.
Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Fellowship church, not the daycare center. Based on available information, this is an employer-based child care center in Amarillo, Texas with a 4.7/5 Google rating. No actual daycare reviews are present to summarize.
First Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who praise the welcoming community and strong Christian values. Parents highlight the beautiful facilities, engaging children's programs, and caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere. The church is noted for its active community involvement and weekly events.
PALS AT PARAMOUNT is a school-based program at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo that offers preschool, childcare, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and clean facilities. The program successfully engages children while maintaining a faith-based environment.
Parents consistently praise Treehouse Academy for providing excellent care, education, and Christian values instruction. Staff are described as professional, caring, and attentive, with children showing visible developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending. Parents appreciate the daily app updates, structured curriculum, and welcoming environment.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church daycare in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents. Reviewers consistently praise the caring teachers, welcoming atmosphere, and integration of religious education. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the facility's service and community.
Parents consistently praise MAAC as a facility that goes beyond typical athletic instruction, teaching discipline, confidence, and self-respect to children and teens. Staff are described as supportive and inspiring, with children enjoying their experience while developing skills in martial arts, gymnastics, boxing, and other sports. Multiple reviewers credit the program with positively impacting their child's attitude, behavior, and overall development.
Storyland Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and strong kindergarten preparation. However, two recent negative reviews highlight serious concerns about inadequate response to repeated biting incidents and diaper rash management for sensitive children.
Parents highlight the center as a clean and educational environment where children enjoy attending. Reviewers specifically note the organized nature of the facility and express strong satisfaction with the care provided.
Reviewers describe the facility as a great, clean, and organized place that provides an educational environment for children. Parents report that their children enjoy attending, with one noting the staff's excellent care and another highlighting the positive atmosphere.
Reviewers describe the center as clean, organized, and educational, with children enjoying the experience. One parent highlights the staff's excellent interaction with kids, while others note their children love attending.
Little Nest is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Amarillo with consistently positive parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, fresh meals, educational activities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many families have used the service for multiple years and report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Mary & Rogers Day Care in Amarillo receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and positive developmental outcomes for their children, though some express concerns about communication practices, staff turnover, operational inconsistencies, and serious safety incidents.
Trinity Lutheran Church Woodlands Childcare Center in Amarillo receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff and quality care, with parents reporting their children thrived there. However, one review raises serious concerns about alleged abusive practices and inadequate staff training from several years ago.
Imagination Station receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff who know children by name, the clean facility, strong learning outcomes, and family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.
One parent highlights the excellent education, knowledgeable staff, and secure facility, while another notes the high emotional demands on teachers. A third review offers a brief positive endorsement of the program.
One parent highlights a long-term, family-like environment with loving staff, while another notes a clean, safe setting with good communication. In contrast, a separate reviewer reports serious safety concerns, including improper feeding practices and physical aggression among children.
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