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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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The Lilypad Garden School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Lilypad Garden School receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive teachers, engaging curriculum with outdoor activities, and excellent daily communication through the app. Children show strong development and emotional attachment to their teachers.

Warm and nurturing teachersconsistent parent communication through app with photos and updatesoutdoor activities and nature-based learning
Address
18952 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 497-3024
Green Oak Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Green Oak Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and former staff. Parents praise the caring teachers, educational activities, fresh homemade meals, and safe environment with security measures. The center is noted for helping with child development, including speech improvement, and maintaining clean, welcoming facilities.

Caring and loving teacherseducational activitiesfresh homemade meals and snacks
Address
7223 Green Oak Pl, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 451-7494
Looney Tunes Day Care Incorp. II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Looney Tunes Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, family-friendly environment, and long-term satisfaction with the facility. However, three parents report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment of children, unprofessional staff behavior, poor cleanliness, and inappropriate language used toward children.

Caring and loving stafffamily-friendly environmentwelcoming owners
Address
2007 N Raul Longoria Rd, San Juan, TX
Phone
(956) 283-8344
Little U Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little U Learning Center in Edinburg receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, especially Teacher Irma Ruiz, with parents reporting strong learning outcomes and daily communication. However, two recent negative reviews allege physical abuse and injuries without proper incident reporting, creating a significant contrast with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from other families.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdaily
Address
603 N Jackson Rd, Edinburg, TX
Phone
(956) 292-0131
Little Bright Minds Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Bright Minds Child Development Center in Pharr receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, professional management, and quality educational programs. Parents report their children are excited to attend, feel loved and well-cared for, and are well-prepared for school entry. The center is noted for specialized support, early developmental milestones, and strong parent communication.

Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-parent communicationearly potty training support
Address
316 E Us Highway 83, Pharr, TX
Phone
(956) 783-2350
Learning Journey Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Learning Journey Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Teacher Irma Ruiz, and report strong developmental outcomes for their children. However, two recent 1-star reviews allege serious concerns including physical abuse, unexplained bruises and injuries, and inadequate incident reporting and camera monitoring.

Dedicated and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdeve
Address
406 N Jackson Rd, Edinburg, TX
Phone
(956) 386-0228
Mont Belvieu Eagles Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
4.1
Address
9807 Eagle Dr, Mont Belvieu, TX
Phone
(281) 576-4664
Stepping Stone School Xix
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stepping Stone School XIX in Kyle receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong leadership, safe environment, and significant developmental gains their children experience. The school is noted for its cleanliness, personalized attention to each child, and warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffStrong leadership from Principal Ms. AliceSafe and clean facility
Address
4624 Ratcliffe Dr, Kyle, TX
Phone
(512) 268-0123
Head Start @ San Jacinto
Headstart Programs
4.1

Parents consistently praise Moody Early Childhood Center (MECC) for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show notable developmental and academic growth, and parents appreciate the strong communication through daily updates, photos, and the ProCare app. The facility is noted as the best early learning option in the Galveston area with responsive leadership.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and clean environmentstructured curriculum
Address
1110 21st St, Galveston, TX
Phone
(409) 771-9034
Moody Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Moody Early Childhood Center in Galveston receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting caring and professional staff, structured curriculum, strong parent communication, and positive child development outcomes.

caring and nurturing staffprofessional teacherssafe and clean environment
Address
1110 Moody Ave, Galveston, TX
Phone
(409) 370-0284
U Matter Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

U Matter Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from parents of older toddlers and preschoolers who highlight educational activities, structure, cleanliness, and personable owners. However, several parents of infants report serious concerns about hygiene practices, staff inconsistency, inadequate supervision ratios, and poor communication.

Hands-on ownerspersonable staffeducational curriculum
Address
1250 Fm 2234 Rd, Stafford, TX
Phone
(713) 729-9722
Discovery Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Discovery Early Learning Center in Richmond, Texas receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently highlight the small class sizes, personalized care, owner Jenny Diaz's responsiveness, and play-based learning approach. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and developmentally, with parents feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the center's care.

Attentive and caring staffwarm and nurturing environmentsmall class sizes with personalized attention
Address
2438 Windmill Dr, Richmond, TX
Phone
(832) 579-6544
Texas Kids Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Texas Kids Childcare in Katy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, particularly management (Gabby and Amber), clean facilities, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show visible learning and development.

Professional and caring staffclean and welcoming environmentresponsive management team
Address
2520 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX
Phone
(281) 829-9787
Bertha Alyce Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bertha Alyce Center receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, Jewish educational focus, and enrichment programs like gymnastics and swimming. However, some parents report significant operational issues including chronic teacher tardiness, poor parent communication systems, lack of provided meals, inconsistent hygiene practices, and inadequate support for potty training.

welcoming communitynurturing and attenti
Address
5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 551-7200
Happy Times Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Happy Times Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents highlight the strong communication through daily updates and photos, structured educational curriculum that balances learning with play, and reasonable pricing. The daycare has notably improved under new management with facility upgrades and enhanced programming.

caring and attentive teachersclean facilityda
Address
1532 W 25th St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 426-5678
Excelsior University For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Excelsior University for Children receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, spacious classrooms, and strong academic programs. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates, as well as nutritious meals provided. The facility is noted as a significant improvement for families who switched from other daycares.

Caring and experienced staffspacious rooms with proper ratiosstrong academic and extracurricular programs
Address
2600 Red Bluff Rd, Seabrook, TX
Phone
(281) 474-4788
The Village Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Village Learning Center in Jersey Village receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the family-owned atmosphere, experienced and caring staff, strong communication, and developmental benefits for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.

Family-owned facilityexperienced long-term staffexcellent communication via Remind app
Address
15201 Philippine St, Jersey Village, TX
Phone
(713) 937-9993
Kaleidoscope Kids Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Twinkle Wonders School of Learning (note: reviews reference this name, not the listed center name) as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a clean, safe facility. The center is commended for its structured curriculum, engaging activities, excellent parent communication, and supportive ownership. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth and development.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitystructured curriculum with educational and outdoor activities
Address
5750 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 664-8794
Kids 'R' People 2 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids R People 2 Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional attachment to teachers, and parents consistently report feeling secure and confident in the center's care. The director and administrative team receive particular praise for their welcoming approach and responsiveness to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2725 Reed Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 264-7575
Big Dreams Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Big Dreams Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring staff, hands-on owner/director, strong academic curriculum, and live camera access as key strengths. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and are consistently happy to attend.

Attentive and caring staffhands-on owner and director involvementlive camera app access to observe children
Address
10904 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 464-2500
Little Peoples Greater Life
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Peoples Greater Life is highly praised by parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong development in social, educational, and language skills, and parents consistently report their children are happy and engaged. The facility maintains high cleanliness and safety standards with convenient hours and diverse programming.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
1655 F M 528, Webster, TX
Phone
(281) 332-8939
Funcare Childrens Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
10325 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX
Phone
(281) 471-0050
Discovery Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Discovery Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff. Parents highlight the small class sizes, individualized attention, responsive ownership, and play-based curriculum that supports both academic and social-emotional development. Children reportedly thrive in this nurturing environment where they feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.

Caring and patient staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
6400 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 365-2378
Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning Center is praised as a valuable community resource offering bilingual services in Spanish and English. The facility features a nice campus with green space and well-maintained buildings. However, reviews highlight concerns about staff professionalism and customer service responsiveness.

Bilingual services (Spanish and English)community-focusednice campus with green space
Address
7901 Westview Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 461-5535
Starting Point Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Starting Point Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, comprehensive curriculum, inclusive environment for children with special needs, and diverse activities. The facility is described as clean, affordable, and highly accommodating to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffinclusive environment for children with disabilities and autism spectrum disordercomprehensive meals provided
Address
11025 Ranchstone Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 970-2125
Bright Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bright Stars Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising patient and caring staff, effective educational programs, and clean facilities. However, one serious allegation of physical discipline by a staff member has been reported and warrants attention.

Patient and supportive teacherseffective pre-K curriculumearly potty training instruction
Address
712 E Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 695-8994
Genesis Learning Center - Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Genesis Learning Center Downtown receives mostly positive reviews praising the owner's interpersonal skills, caring staff, and academic instruction. However, two negative reviews cite communication issues, inadequate staffing ratios, and arbitrary school closures due to low enrollment.

Caring and skilled staffexcellent owner-student relationshipsstrong academic curriculum
Address
2819 Caroline St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 658-0508
International Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Little Academy for exceptional care, strong educational curriculum, and professional staff led by director Ms. Erica. Multiple parents report smooth transitions, developmental progress, and a safe, clean facility. All reviewers awarded 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experiences.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
15015 Fall Creek Preserve Dr, Humble, TX
Phone
(281) 446-3533
Kidz Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kidz Kampus Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, safe and clean environment, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for.

caring and nurturing staffprofessional and knowledgeable teacherssafe and clean environment
Address
13630 Beamer Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 672-8706
Right Steps Childcare & Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Right Steps Childcare & Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, strong developmental progress, and excellent communication. Parents consistently mention their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving academically and behaviorally. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, structured environment, and family-oriented approach.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentschild development and academic progress
Address
17190 Beaver Springs Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 666-8982

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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.