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8,793 Daycare Centers in Texas

Browse 8,793 daycare centers across Texas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Texas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Texas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Texas has about 8,793 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Texas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Texas

There are 8,793 daycares in Texas: 512 headstart facilities, 1,081 before/after school centers, 343 religious facility daycares, and 6,857 childcare and preschool centers.

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Sproutstart Academy- Spring Valley Location
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

SproutStart Academy Spring Valley receives highly mixed reviews with strong positive feedback about caring staff, educational activities, and clean facilities, but serious concerns raised by some parents regarding inadequate feeding, safety issues, lack of staff supervision, and poor communication.

Caring and warm teachersclean facilityeducational activities and daily crafts
Address
1504 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 534-1406
Precious Jewels Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Precious Jewels Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's patience, kindness, and attentiveness to children of all ages. Parents consistently highlight competitive pricing, cleanliness, and a family-oriented atmosphere. One review raised concerns about property maintenance standards.

Patient and kind staffexperienced caregiverscompetitive pricing
Address
5531 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 934-8910
Growth And Guidance Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent reports a highly positive, long-term experience with caring staff and reliable before/after school care, while another finds the center affordable and friendly for a two-year enrollment. Conversely, a third parent describes a negative experience involving teacher aggression, lack of communication, and restrictive bathroom policies.

long-term staff familiarityfair and empathetic teachersaffordable pricing
Address
3336 Spring Stuebner Rd, Spring, TX
Phone
(281) 825-2985
Abc 123 A Cat A Me
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A few parents highlight the establishment's phenomenal ownership and patient, nurturing staff, noting it as a great place with a personal touch. One reviewer expresses strong enthusiasm, stating that children will learn here.

phenomenal ownerspatient staffnurturing staff
Address
10914 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 733-8365
Little Angel'S School Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Angel's School of Learning for its loving, caring staff led by Ms. Angel, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility maintains a clean, structured learning environment where children feel welcomed and well-cared for, with many families staying enrolled for years.

Loving and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereclean facility
Address
17315 Fm 529 Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 856-9944
Academic Academy Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Academic Academy Christian Child Care Center for its caring, engaged staff who treat children with genuine love and attention. Children are reported to be happy, well-engaged, and learning academics like letters, numbers, and colors in preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as clean and organized, with meals provided and flexible scheduling options.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
11948 Gloger St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 219-3636
Little Acorn Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Academy for its warm, caring staff who create a nurturing and engaging environment. The facility is noted for strong communication, educational programming, and special attention to individual needs including children with developmental differences. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have made significant developmental progress.

Attentive and caring staffstrong communication with parents (pictures/videos)educational curriculum and pre-K preparation
Address
3200 Hatch Rd, Cedar Park, TX
Phone
(512) 331-5400
Met Head Start Montgomery County
Headstart Programs
4.2

Met Head Start Montgomery County receives mostly positive reviews (6 five-star ratings) with parents praising the staff's kindness, educational support, and understanding approach. However, two negative reviews report serious concerns about staff communication, supervision, and child safety issues.

Kind and helpful staffunderstanding of separation anxietyeffective speech and developmental support
Address
13710 F M 1485, Conroe, TX
Phone
(936) 231-2595
Guidance Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Guidance Preparatory Academy receives consistently high praise from parents with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and invested staff, strong Christian-based curriculum, and academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong child development outcomes.

caring and invested staffChristian values and faith-based learningstrong academics and curriculum
Address
64 Mcmakin Rd, Bartonville, TX
Phone
(940) 455-7123
By The Barnyard Gate
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

By the Barnyard Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents highlight the Christian foundation, engaging activities, field trips, and strong educational preparation, with many noting their children are excited to attend and feel safe and loved.

Caring and attentive staffChristian-based values and curriculumwarm family-like environment
Address
552 F M 740, Forney, TX
Phone
(972) 552-2276
Little Pals Playskool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Pals Playskool receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the engaging staff, educational activities, and clean facility. However, there are serious concerns about their ability to handle children with therapeutic needs and lapses in pick-up procedures.

Engaging and interactive staffeducational activitiesclean facility
Address
2908 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX
Phone
(903) 794-8926
Stepping Stone School Ix
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stone School IX for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational program. The facility is well-maintained with good amenities, extended hours, and excellent year-round availability. Children show significant developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Suzy and Assistant Director Shawna highly praisedadvanced curriculum
Address
8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 371-1777
Stepping Stone School Xviii
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stone School XVIII in Austin for its caring, engaged staff and strong leadership under director Megan. Multiple reviews highlight excellent teachers, clean facilities, nutritious meals, educational activities, and effective parent communication. Children show developmental progress and genuine affection for their teachers.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong director leadership (Megan)clean facilities
Address
9325 Alice Mae Ln, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 420-0632
Rosies Daycare 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the director and staff for treating families like family, noting that children are happy and engaged. Reviewers appreciate the healthy food options and the staff's proactive communication with parents. One parent mentions being a 'helicopter mom' but found the environment suitable for their picky parenting style.

friendly directorstaff treats families like familychildren are happy
Address
5807 Wellington Dr, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 928-8300
Spicewood Country School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight small class sizes, engaging activities like animal care and outdoor adventures, and a warm staff that fosters a love for learning, though one parent reports an inability to accommodate medicated children.

small class sizesengaging activitiesanimal care
Address
6102 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 346-2992
Colleyville Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise the facility for cleanliness, staff professionalism, and caring teachers who provide regular updates and create a welcoming environment. Two negative reviews cite past issues with a teacher's punitive behavior (4 years ago) and billing problems after withdrawal.

Clean facilityattentive staffconflict de-escalation
Address
2301 Hall Johnson Rd, Grapevine, TX
Phone
(817) 868-0900
Sunshine Academy L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sunshine Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, loving staff and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight the quality of teachers, lesson plans, and genuine care for their children's development. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about safety and professionalism.

Loving and caring staffsafe environmentengaging lesson plans
Address
701 Ne 5th St, Hubbard, TX
Phone
(254) 576-3242
Flip N Swim
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight the staff's attentiveness, kindness, and success in supporting children with behavioral challenges, noting that children look forward to attending. Conversely, one review alleges a serious safety breach involving a bat near the playground and accuses the director of withholding this information from parents.

attentive and caring staffsupportive handling of behavior issuesregular communication with parents
Address
2506 Commerce St, Marble Falls, TX
Phone
(830) 798-2264
Children Of Light
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a long-term positive experience with teachers who are loving and attentive, while another reports pulling their child due to concerns about how the staff talks to and treats the children.

long-term satisfactioncaring and loving teachersattentive care
Address
588 Ambler Ave, Abilene, TX
Phone
(325) 673-0980
Trinity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the center's engaging activities, outdoor time, and supportive approach for children with behavioral challenges, while another notes that enrollment is popular with frequent waitlists. Conversely, a single negative experience describes a $120 application fee with no follow-up, understaffing with only two employees for many children, and a lack of attention to student supervision.

caring staffdiverse activitiesoutdoor time
Address
1115 N Main St, Copperas Cove, TX
Phone
(254) 547-7470
Lighthouse Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Lighthouse Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for dedicated, experienced teachers and strong director leadership. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate staff training, hygiene issues, and documentation falsification in the infant room.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong director and leadershipfamily events and field trips
Address
951 N Lakeshore Dr, Rockwall, TX
Phone
(972) 772-5800
Crayons Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the center's engaging educational approach, noting that staff treat children like their own rather than just providing babysitting. Specific feedback emphasizes the quality of care for toddlers and preschoolers, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction and intent to continue enrollment.

engaging curriculumeducational focuspersonalized care
Address
207 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 415-7289
Rainbow Corner At Grace Avenue
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Grace Avenue is a church-based facility in Frisco offering childcare services during worship. Parents consistently praise it as a welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually nurturing community with quality programs for children and youth.

Inclusive and welcoming environmentcaring and accessible pastorsquality childcare for infants
Address
3521 W Main St, Frisco, TX
Phone
(469) 294-5380
Freedom Life Church Mothers Day Out
Church Daycare
4.2

Freedom Life Church Mothers Day Out in Carrollton receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting exceptional teacher care, responsive communication, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children show significant development and enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive director (Debbie) and staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2435 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(972) 306-8190
Little Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the affordability, part-time options, and detailed daily reports as key benefits, noting that staff members like Mrs. Juanita, Miss Navarro, and Miss Julie provide engaging, safe, and family-like care for infants and toddlers. One reviewer specifically notes the helpfulness of part-time schedules for managing work commitments. No negative feedback was mentioned in the available reviews.

affordable pricingpart-time day care optionsdetailed daily reports
Address
12712 Fm 969, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 653-7189
National Elite Gymnastics
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

National Elite Gymnastics in Austin receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising skilled, supportive coaches who build children's confidence and physical abilities. The facility features diverse class options for all ages, clean equipment, small class sizes, and engaged staff that create an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents particularly highlight the attention to proper technique, safety, and individualized instruction.

Knowledgeable and encouraging coachessmall class sizes with personal attentionclean facility with excellent equipment
Address
7632 W Highway 71, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 288-9722
Primrose School Of Round Rock
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Round Rock for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff who support children's developmental and social growth. Multiple reviews highlight strong communication, low teacher turnover, structured curriculum, community events, and responsive leadership. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and nurturing staffchild development and learning outcomeslow teacher turnover
Address
15925 S Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, TX
Phone
(512) 733-2020
Nunan'S Martial Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Nunan's Martial Arts Academy in Cedar Park receives unanimous five-star reviews praising Master Nunan's instruction, mentorship, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's discipline, confidence, self-defense skills, and character development. The school offers Tang Soo Do, Judo, and Jiujitsu programs with strong community bonds and flexible enrollment options.

Professional and patient instructorspositive and motiva
Address
2100 Cypress Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX
Phone
(512) 335-1890
High Hopes Sports & Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1800 Clover Ln, Cedar Park, TX
Phone
(512) 259-7545
Happy Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Happy Beginnings is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Beaumont, Texas with consistently excellent reviews from long-term families. Parents consistently praise owners Chad and Kelly for creating a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The facility maintained operations during COVID-19 and is known for strong communication and individualized attention to each child.

Caring and knowledgeable owners and staffsafe and clean facilitynurturing environment
Address
4195 Treadway Rd, Beaumont, TX
Phone
(409) 899-3383

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8,793 all daycares across Texas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Texas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Texas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Texas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Texas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.