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959 Daycare Centers in Houston, Texas

Browse all 959 daycare centers in Houston, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Houston

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
    Loving Family Daycare
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9437 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Loving Family Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's expertise, warmth, and genuine care. Parents appreciate the family-like environment, professional communication through daily photos/videos, and developmental progress their children make. The facility is described as clean, reasonably priced, and offering services like transportation and flexible meal options.

    Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereprofessional daily communication with photos/videosclean facility
  2. 2

    14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Northwood Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori center in Houston with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the authenticity of the Montessori approach, well-trained staff, thoughtfully prepared environment, and significant developmental progress in their children.

    AMI accreditation and trained teacherscalm and nurturing environmentfocus on independence and confidencestrong teacher-student ratios
  3. 3

    1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

    Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality educationclean facility
  4. 4
    Little Stars Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.

    Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learningexcellent daily communication with parents (updates
  5. 5

    7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.

    Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facilityplay-based learning approach
  6. 6

    3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.

    caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attendclean and beautiful facility
  7. 7
    D.D.T Academy LLC
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    2720 Westerland Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    D.D.T Academy LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, the clean and safe facility, excellent communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Children show measurable developmental progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

    Caring and professional staffOwner Ms. Abby actively presentClean and well-organized facilitySafe environment
  8. 8

    8021 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Parents consistently praise Discovering Me Academy for its welcoming, professional staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment that supports child development. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the communication app that keeps them updated daily. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting affordability and personalized care.

    Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong child development outcomesdaily communication app with photos and updates
  9. 9

    8702 Lipan Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Blossom Heights is a highly regarded play-based preschool in Houston known for its outdoor-focused curriculum and child-centered philosophy. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, the magical learning environment, and the school's emphasis on exploration and social-emotional development. Multiple families have chosen to stay enrolled for several years and recommend it as the best childcare option in the area.

    Play-based learningextensive outdoor timechild-centered approachrespectful teaching staff
  10. 10

    5200 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 135 children

    Westbury Methodist Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with 10 five-star reviews praising the caring, engaged teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, strong child development outcomes, and well-organized leadership under Director Mrs. Joseph. Families report high satisfaction whether children attend for one year or multiple years.

    Caring and engaged teachersplay-based learning approachstrong communication with parentsvariety of activities (music

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Houston based on parent reviews

Loving Family Daycare

5(20)

9437 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX

Loving Family Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's expertise, warmth, and genuine care. Parents appreciate the family-like environment, professional communication through daily photos/videos, and developmental progress their children make. The facility is described as clean, reasonably priced, and offering services like transportation and flexible meal options.

Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereprofessional daily communication with photos/videos

Northwood Montessori School

5(20)

14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX

Northwood Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori center in Houston with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the authenticity of the Montessori approach, well-trained staff, thoughtfully prepared environment, and significant developmental progress in their children.

AMI accreditation and trained teacherscalm and nurturing environmentfocus on independence and confidence

Ymca After School@Small Steps #1

5(20)

1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX

Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality education

Little Stars Academy

5(20)

17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX

The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.

Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learning

Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center

5(20)

7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX

Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.

Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facility

My Children'S Choice Academy

5(20)

3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX

My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.

caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attend

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Daycare Centers in Houston, Texas

There are 959 daycare centers in Houston, Texas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Houston, 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 Houston

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Kids Creche
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kids Creche as an excellent daycare and pre-school facility in Houston. Staff members are described as caring, loving, and treating families like their own, creating a safe and nurturing environment. The center offers creative activities and maintains a clean, organized space.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentfamily-oriented approach
Address
13180 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 672-8907
Westfield Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
717b Dunson Glen Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 537-8385
Loving Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2822 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 590-5244
Lion Lane Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2210 Ridgecrest Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 251-6136
Pace Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Pace Preparatory Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, small class sizes, and low teacher turnover. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially, with strong emphasis on kindness and learning. The school's flexible scheduling options and affordability are also frequently mentioned as major benefits.

small class sizeslow teacher turnovercaring and loving staff
Address
1216 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 686-8081
Grace Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Grace Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the strong educational and spiritual foundation, fun activities, nutritious meals, and responsive management of concerns. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally in this nurturing environment.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitystrong academic instruction (reading
Address
15401 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 564-7220
All American Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1554a Gears Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 587-8885
R & R Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5341 Easthampton Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 227-0857
Pines Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12751 Kimberley Ln, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 467-9358
Little Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.

Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learning
Address
17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 705-8082
Oaks At Briargrove Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
6145 San Felipe St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 266-6257
Alpha Academy 4
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1601 Broadway St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 989-9346
Unique Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Unique Childcare in Houston receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, patient, and supportive. Parents highlight the center's family-like environment, educational programs including Spanish instruction, and religious values. Multiple long-term families credit the center with helping their children succeed academically and socially.

Warm and nurturing stafffamily-oriented environmentSpanish language instruction
Address
5221 Doolittle Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 523-1230
Saint Paul Early Childhood Ministries
Church Daycare
5
Address
7734 Mary Bates Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 772-1819
Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.

Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facility
Address
7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 462-1234
My Children'S Choice Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.

caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attend
Address
3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 360-7775
Abundance Of Love Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Abundance of Love Child Care Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, clean environment and caring staff. Parents highlight strong communication, well-planned curriculum, and significant developmental progress their children make. Multiple parents express deep trust in the center and recommend it highly.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent parent communicationclean facility
Address
22948 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 209-1854
The Oaks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3615 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 754-0194
Girasol Dual Language Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Girasol Dual Language Preschool receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the school's dual language immersion approach, attentive teachers, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant Spanish language acquisition, strong academic preparation, and their children's enthusiasm for attending school. The low student-to-teacher ratio and warm, family-oriented atmosphere are consistently highlighted as key strengths.

Spanish language acquisition and immersionpatient and caring teacherssmall class sizes with personalized instruction
Address
17100 West Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 930-7023
Milestone Learning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8642 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 861-4122
Little Miracles Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2520 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 522-9933
Gccsa- Foster Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
3919 Ward St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 440-0113
Dimples Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6720 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 298-9621
Klc- Dba-Champions @Moore Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
8880 Southbluff Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 910-3726
Smarty Pants Preschool & Daycare #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Smarty Pants Preschool & Daycare #2 receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for its clean, homey environment and quality early education outcomes. Parents highlight the friendly and attentive staff, developmental progress of their children, and the peace of mind the center provides while they work.

Clean facilityfriendly and attentive staffearly childhood development results (potty training
Address
13214 Long Glen Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 372-1119
D.D.T Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

D.D.T Academy LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, the clean and safe facility, excellent communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Children show measurable developmental progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Caring and professional staffOwner Ms. Abby actively presentClean and well-organized facility
Address
2720 Westerland Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 901-2742
Precious Moments Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6113 Langley Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 888-3922
Little Angels Mercy Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8250 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 995-6000
Cornerstone Umc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
18081 West Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 859-1612
Successful Starters Learning Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10635 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 491-0047

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Frequently asked questions

There are 959 all daycares in Houston, Texas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Houston, 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
Houston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 791 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 58 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 25 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 85 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 Houston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Houston 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.