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Best Daycare Centers in Groves, TX

Compare 7 daycare centers in Groves. Average rating: 3.76/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Groves, Texas at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
3.76/5
Parent reviews
47
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Groves has 7 licensed daycares with 47 parent reviews averaging 3.76/5.71% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Groves.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Groves

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.

  1. 1
    First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest
    4.63 score
    4.8(19)

    4000 Grant Ave, Groves, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 136 children

    Reviews praise First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest as a welcoming, community-involved religious institution. Parents highlight the Mothers Day Out program as particularly beneficial for early childhood education, with teachers showing genuine care for individual child development.

    Caringattentive teachersMothers Day Out programwelcoming community
  2. 2
    Kids Harbor Learning Center, Lp
    3.85 score
    3.8(15)

    6000 Terrell St, Groves, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 355 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Harbor Learning Center as an excellent daycare facility with caring, well-trained staff and a clean environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-prepared for school progression. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility and highlight strong leadership and age-appropriate programming.

    Clean facilitycaring and well-trained staffstrong security systemsage-appropriate toys and activities
  3. 3
    Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care
    3.65 score
    3.3(5)

    3900 Cleveland Ave, Groves, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 175 children

    Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care has mixed reviews. Positive experiences highlight good communication, attentive staff, and a safe environment. Negative experiences report rude staff, inconsistent discipline policies, and unequal treatment of children.

    Good communication with parentsattentive staffsafe environmentcaring teachers and director

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Groves

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Groves, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.57avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.05avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Groves zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
776197
3.76
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Groves (20–355 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Groves based on parent reviews

First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest

4.8(19)

4000 Grant Ave, Groves, TX

Reviews praise First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest as a welcoming, community-involved religious institution. Parents highlight the Mothers Day Out program as particularly beneficial for early childhood education, with teachers showing genuine care for individual child development.

Caringattentive teachersMothers Day Out program

St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood

3.9(4)

5801 W Jefferson St, Groves, TX

A few parents describe a welcoming environment with friendly staff and amenities like a basketball gym, though one reviewer reports being unable to reach the facility. Another parent notes a minor auditory issue during services but otherwise found the experience comfortable.

friendly staffcomfortable atmospherebasketball gym

Kids Harbor Learning Center, Lp

3.8(15)

6000 Terrell St, Groves, TX

Parents consistently praise Kids Harbor Learning Center as an excellent daycare facility with caring, well-trained staff and a clean environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-prepared for school progression. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility and highlight strong leadership and age-appropriate programming.

Clean facilitycaring and well-trained staffstrong security systems

Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care

3.3(5)

3900 Cleveland Ave, Groves, TX

Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care has mixed reviews. Positive experiences highlight good communication, attentive staff, and a safe environment. Negative experiences report rude staff, inconsistent discipline policies, and unequal treatment of children.

Good communication with parentsattentive staffsafe environment

Alpha- Bitz Early Learning Center

3(4)

6900 39th St, Groves, TX

{"summary":"Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting responsive care and communication, while others report severe neglect, hygiene failures, and unprofessional conduct. Several reviewers cite specific incidents involving poor health outcomes, missing items, and inadequate supervision. The center's reliability and safety standards appear to be significant concerns for a portion of families.", "pros":"short-notice availability, reasonable pricing, responsive commu

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Daycare types in Groves

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 2

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Daycare Centers in Groves, Texas

There are 7 daycare centers in Groves, Texas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Groves have an average rating of 3.76 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.05 stars. Our analysis covers 47 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Groves, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Groves

Showing 7 results

First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews praise First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest as a welcoming, community-involved religious institution. Parents highlight the Mothers Day Out program as particularly beneficial for early childhood education, with teachers showing genuine care for individual child development.

Caringattentive teachersMothers Day Out program
Address
4000 Grant Ave, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 962-4461
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

A few parents describe a welcoming environment with friendly staff and amenities like a basketball gym, though one reviewer reports being unable to reach the facility. Another parent notes a minor auditory issue during services but otherwise found the experience comfortable.

friendly staffcomfortable atmospherebasketball gym
Address
5801 W Jefferson St, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 963-0834
Kids Harbor Learning Center, Lp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kids Harbor Learning Center as an excellent daycare facility with caring, well-trained staff and a clean environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-prepared for school progression. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility and highlight strong leadership and age-appropriate programming.

Clean facilitycaring and well-trained staffstrong security systems
Address
6000 Terrell St, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 962-1000
Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care
Church Daycare
3.3

Val Verde Baptist Church Child Care has mixed reviews. Positive experiences highlight good communication, attentive staff, and a safe environment. Negative experiences report rude staff, inconsistent discipline policies, and unequal treatment of children.

Good communication with parentsattentive staffsafe environment
Address
3900 Cleveland Ave, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 962-1177
Alpha- Bitz Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

{"summary":"Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting responsive care and communication, while others report severe neglect, hygiene failures, and unprofessional conduct. Several reviewers cite specific incidents involving poor health outcomes, missing items, and inadequate supervision. The center's reliability and safety standards appear to be significant concerns for a portion of families.", "pros":"short-notice availability, reasonable pricing, responsive commu

Address
6900 39th St, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 540-4708
Van Buren Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6400 Van Buren St, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 962-6644
Groves Red Apple Learning Express
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6286 32nd St, Groves, TX
Phone
(409) 962-7636

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Groves, Texas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Groves have an average Google rating of 3.76 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Groves, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Groves offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Texas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Groves for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Groves must be licensed by Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.