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Best Daycare Centers in Harlingen, TX

Compare 38 daycare centers in Harlingen. Average rating: 4.19/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Harlingen, Texas at a glance

Daycares
38
Avg rating
4.19/5
Parent reviews
180
Top rated (4.5+)
13

Harlingen has 38 licensed daycares with 180 parent reviews averaging 4.19/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 78550 with 29 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harlingen

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

    2601 Bothwell Rd, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children

    The reviews provided appear to be for Grace Point Fellowship Church rather than the daycare center itself. No parent reviews about Destiny Christian Academy's daycare services, curriculum, or child care quality were found. The church reviews praise spiritual teachings and community atmosphere but do not address daycare operations.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services
  2. 2

    1422 Ball St, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Magic Kingdom Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular commendation for owner Diane and Director Monica's leadership and care. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features including cameras, engaging activities, and staff's attentiveness to children's developmental needs, including those with special needs. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive socially and academically while feeling safe and loved.

    Patient and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsclean and organized facilityengaging learning activities
  3. 3
    Martha'S Playschool
    4.41 score
    4.6(11)

    5300 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Martha's Playschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

    Caring and attentive staffclean learning environmenteducational activities and skill-buildingdaily communication via app with updates on meals/naps/diaper changes
  4. 4

    2001 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children

    Parents praise Nazarene Child Care Center for its welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Reviews highlight the pastor, his wife, and the community as friendly and supportive. One reviewer specifically commended the daycare for their granddaughters.

    Welcoming environmentcaring staffnice pastor and wifefriendly community
  5. 5
    Bumble Bees Childcare
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    16407 Wilson Rd, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children

    Bumble Bees Childcare in Harlingen receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and daily communication. However, two parents reported significant concerns including issues with camera access, technical problems with monitoring systems, and disputes over behavioral incidents and video documentation.

    Friendly and caring staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning toolsdaily pictures and updates
  6. 6

    3221 N 25th St, Harlingen, TX · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children

    Most reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, maintenance, and community atmosphere. However, many reviews appear to be about the residential complex rather than the daycare specifically. The one complaint mentions lack of air conditioning.

    Clean and well-maintainedresponsive maintenancefriendly staffgood neighborhood
  7. 7

    602 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children

    Great Beginnings receives polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting caring staff, structured learning, and child development support, but several detailed complaints about staff rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and hygiene concerns from parents who withdrew their children.

    Caring and attentive staffstructured curriculum with educational focusspiritual/religious instructiongood communication with parents
  8. 8
    Bright Minds Academy
    3.83 score
    3.7(7)

    1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Bright Minds Academy receives highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, family-like treatment, clean facility, and educational curriculum. Negative reviews report serious concerns including lack of communication, physical discipline, disrespectful staff behavior, and alleged incidents of mistreatment.

    caring and attentive stafftreats children like familyclean facilitystructured educational curriculum
  9. 9

    1815 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Calvary Christian Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, strong academics, and Christian values. Negative reviews cite poor communication, unprofessional behavior from leadership, lack of security protocols, and insensitive handling of special needs students.

    Caring and nurturing staffadvanced curriculumChristian focussmall school feel
  10. 10

    1318 Haverford Blvd, Harlingen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Kid's Playhouse Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's kindness, professionalism, and personalized care. Parents consistently highlight the owner's caring nature, homemade meals, and smooth transitions for new children. However, a few vague negative comments without specific details raise some concerns.

    kind and professional staffpersonalized attention to childrencaring ownerhomemade food

Rating Distribution

Based on 29 daycares with Google ratings in Harlingen

4.5 - 5.0
13
4.0 - 4.4
6
3.0 - 3.9
9
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 180 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring and attentive staff
4
2Clean facility
3
3Children enjoy attending
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Harlingen zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
785529
4.27
4
7855029
4.16
9

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Harlingen (17–207 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

13

Large

76–150 children

20

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Harlingen based on parent reviews

Grace Point Fellowship Dba Destiny Christian Academy

4.7(17)

2601 Bothwell Rd, Harlingen, TX

The reviews provided appear to be for Grace Point Fellowship Church rather than the daycare center itself. No parent reviews about Destiny Christian Academy's daycare services, curriculum, or child care quality were found. The church reviews praise spiritual teachings and community atmosphere but do not address daycare operations.

None mentioned regarding daycare services

Magic Kingdom Learning Center LLC

4.6(20)

1422 Ball St, Harlingen, TX

Magic Kingdom Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular commendation for owner Diane and Director Monica's leadership and care. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features including cameras, engaging activities, and staff's attentiveness to children's developmental needs, including those with special needs. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive socially and academically while feeling safe and loved.

Patient and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsclean and organized facility

Wesley Preparatory School

5(4)

1406 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX

One parent describes the facility as amazing and part of a family, noting that teachers were fantastic and their children left ready for kindergarten or were happy as infants. Another parent reports that their two-year-old learned significantly and was always happy attending, while a third highly recommends the program for its religious instruction.

Family-like atmospherefantastic teachers and staffoptional enrichment activities

Martha'S Playschool

4.6(11)

5300 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX

Martha's Playschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffclean learning environmenteducational activities and skill-building

Journey Preschool, A Ministry Of Fumc

5(3)

321 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX

Parents highlight the facility's excellent teachers and nurturing environment, noting that staff go above and beyond to care for children. One reviewer specifically appreciates the addition of affordable ballet and gymnastics classes alongside standard childcare.

excellent teachersnurturing staffaffordable additional classes

Nazarene Child Care Center

4.5(9)

2001 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX

Parents praise Nazarene Child Care Center for its welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Reviews highlight the pastor, his wife, and the community as friendly and supportive. One reviewer specifically commended the daycare for their granddaughters.

Welcoming environmentcaring staffnice pastor and wife

Map

Daycare Centers in Harlingen, Texas

There are 38 daycare centers in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen have an average rating of 4.19 out of 5 across 29 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 180 parent reviews. Parents in Harlingen most frequently praise daycares for caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and children enjoy attending.

When choosing a daycare in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen

Showing 38 results

Wesley Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the facility as amazing and part of a family, noting that teachers were fantastic and their children left ready for kindergarten or were happy as infants. Another parent reports that their two-year-old learned significantly and was always happy attending, while a third highly recommends the program for its religious instruction.

Family-like atmospherefantastic teachers and staffoptional enrichment activities
Address
1406 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 440-0485
Centro De Fe Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2010 Lasalle, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-8745
Zavala II Head Start Child Development
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1111 N B St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 831-6060
Bonita Park Head Start Cdc
Headstart Programs
5
Address
601 S Rngrvl Rd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-0984
Little Lou'S Abc Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1813 Bell St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 230-0342
Zavala Child Development Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
421 Lafayette, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 365-3685
Journey Preschool, A Ministry Of Fumc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the facility's excellent teachers and nurturing environment, noting that staff go above and beyond to care for children. One reviewer specifically appreciates the addition of affordable ballet and gymnastics classes alongside standard childcare.

excellent teachersnurturing staffaffordable additional classes
Address
321 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-0411
Early Childcare Center Of Harlingen LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
104 W Taylor St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-2550
Grace Point Fellowship Dba Destiny Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided appear to be for Grace Point Fellowship Church rather than the daycare center itself. No parent reviews about Destiny Christian Academy's daycare services, curriculum, or child care quality were found. The church reviews praise spiritual teachings and community atmosphere but do not address daycare operations.

None mentioned regarding daycare services
Address
2601 Bothwell Rd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-6794
Martha'S Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Martha's Playschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffclean learning environmenteducational activities and skill-building
Address
5300 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-0753
Magic Kingdom Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Magic Kingdom Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular commendation for owner Diane and Director Monica's leadership and care. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features including cameras, engaging activities, and staff's attentiveness to children's developmental needs, including those with special needs. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive socially and academically while feeling safe and loved.

Patient and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsclean and organized facility
Address
1422 Ball St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-6129
Bumble Bees Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bumble Bees Childcare in Harlingen receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and daily communication. However, two parents reported significant concerns including issues with camera access, technical problems with monitoring systems, and disputes over behavioral incidents and video documentation.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning tools
Address
16407 Wilson Rd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-2283
Nazarene Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Nazarene Child Care Center for its welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Reviews highlight the pastor, his wife, and the community as friendly and supportive. One reviewer specifically commended the daycare for their granddaughters.

Welcoming environmentcaring staffnice pastor and wife
Address
2001 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-2903
Little Bloomers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents at Little Bloomers appreciate the staff's caring and communicative approach, with one noting their daughter's significant learning progress from infancy. Another parent highlights the family-like care provided by the after-school teachers, while a third praises the kind-hearted environment for their granddaughter.

caring staffcommunicativefocused on learning
Address
1017 S F St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 364-3177
Valley Learning Center For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1916 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-3006
Play And Learn Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1701 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-3527
Discoveryland Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff, noting that children feel loved and communication is open. However, a single review raises serious safety concerns regarding unmanaged biting incidents and the center's policy on handling repeat offenders.

caring and attentive stafftreats children like familywarm and nurturing environment
Address
702 E Jefferson Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 428-2069
Noah'S Ark Rainbow Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14466 W Bus 83, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-5437
Le Moyne Gardens Headstart
Headstart Programs
4

Most reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, maintenance, and community atmosphere. However, many reviews appear to be about the residential complex rather than the daycare specifically. The one complaint mentions lack of air conditioning.

Clean and well-maintainedresponsive maintenancefriendly staff
Address
3221 N 25th St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-1901
Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
701 E Madison Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-2550
Great Beginnings Preschool And Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Great Beginnings receives polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting caring staff, structured learning, and child development support, but several detailed complaints about staff rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and hygiene concerns from parents who withdrew their children.

Caring and attentive staffstructured curriculum with educational focusspiritual/religious instruction
Address
602 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-6330
Calvary Christian Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Calvary Christian Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, strong academics, and Christian values. Negative reviews cite poor communication, unprofessional behavior from leadership, lack of security protocols, and insensitive handling of special needs students.

Caring and nurturing staffadvanced curriculumChristian focus
Address
1815 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-1425
Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A few parents report positive experiences, highlighting attentive staff and a friendly environment that engages their children. Conversely, one reviewer describes a frustrating interaction regarding enrollment, citing unhelpful communication and a lack of clear next steps for prospective families.

attentive teachersgood communicationfriendly staff
Address
2208 Camelot Plaza Cir, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 425-2929
Bright Minds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Bright Minds Academy receives highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, family-like treatment, clean facility, and educational curriculum. Negative reviews report serious concerns including lack of communication, physical discipline, disrespectful staff behavior, and alleged incidents of mistreatment.

caring and attentive stafftreats children like familyclean facility
Address
1201 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 428-7011
Kid'S Playhouse Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kid's Playhouse Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's kindness, professionalism, and personalized care. Parents consistently highlight the owner's caring nature, homemade meals, and smooth transitions for new children. However, a few vague negative comments without specific details raise some concerns.

kind and professional staffpersonalized attention to childrencaring owner
Address
1318 Haverford Blvd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-6512
Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 in Harlingen receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and safe, organized environment. Parents consistently highlight the use of technology for daily updates, individualized attention to children, and structured activities that support emotional, creative, and intellectual development.

Caring and responsive teachersstrong safety protocols and security measuresdaily app updates on feeding/diaper changes
Address
1646 Throckmorton St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 230-5393
The Little Red School House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Little Red School House has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the friendly staff, professional approach, and children's learning progress. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety, staff qualifications, medication practices, and administrative responsiveness.

Friendly and courteous staffchildren learn and progressprofessional demeanor
Address
1502 Dixieland Rd, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-5860
Kids Carrousel Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
625 Markowsky Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-1898
Jamboree Child Care Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent who previously worked there describes the facility as unsafe and unsanitary, citing moldy cups, unappetizing food, and an unpleasant odor. Another parent who briefly attended reported a bad experience and strong dissatisfaction, while a third reported their child for a few months before deciding never to return.

Address
421 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-4828
Harlingen Head Start Child Dev. Center
Headstart Programs
Address
829 Filmore St, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 412-7012

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Frequently asked questions

There are 38 all daycares in Harlingen, Texas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Harlingen have an average Google rating of 4.19 out of 5 across 29 rated facilities. About 45% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Harlingen, 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
Harlingen offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 29 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 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 Harlingen for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Harlingen 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.