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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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Scribbles Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents highlight the staff's dedication and the center's safety, with some noting festive events and personal attention. However, at least one parent strongly advises against using the facility, citing general dissatisfaction.

staff caresafetysecurity
Address
8025 Umphress Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 398-7400
Bright Horizons At Nissan
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Bright Horizons at Nissan receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff professionalism and their children's happiness, but some report concerns about hygiene, supervision, and classroom management. Experiences vary significantly, with recent reviews generally more positive than older feedback.

Professional and patient staffwarm teacher-child relationshipschild development and social behavior improvements
Address
8900 Freeport Pkwy, Irving, TX
Phone
(214) 596-5280
Where Kidz Connect Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Where Kidz Connect Academy receives mostly glowing reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about facility maintenance, limited play space, and a reported incident of inappropriate staff behavior with children.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong curriculum
Address
513 Straus Rd, Cedar Hill, TX
Phone
(972) 293-6767
Mexia Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.6

One parent reports an excellent experience, while others describe significant instability due to frequent teacher turnover and inconsistent classroom leadership. Critics also allege that the program functions more as basic daycare than a structured pre-K, with claims of favoritism toward certain families. Despite initial satisfaction, several reviewers note that quality declined sharply after staff changes.

loved the programinitially great experience
Address
1023 E Main St, Mexia, TX
Phone
(254) 562-2610
Schertz Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Schertz Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with recent parents praising staff warmth and attentiveness, while older reviews cite serious concerns about management, child safety, and staff competency. Recent positive reviews emphasize loving care and constant communication, contrasting sharply with past complaints about operational issues and accountability.

Welcoming and loving staffconstant parent updates and camera accessflexible childcare
Address
1002 E Live Oak Rd, Schertz, TX
Phone
(210) 845-0191
Good Beginnings After School Care-Travis
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Good Beginnings After School Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with praise for staff professionalism, educational development, cleanliness, and child happiness. However, there are serious concerns raised by a minority of parents regarding incidents of physical assault by staff, inadequate incident reporting, lack of transparency with camera footage, and neglectful supervision resulting in child injuries.

caring and professional teachers
Address
2700 Avenue K, Rosenberg, TX
Phone
(281) 232-9166
Good Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Good Beginnings has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, learning outcomes, cleanliness, and care quality, with children showing academic progress. However, several parents report serious incidents including physical assault by staff, lack of incident documentation, failure to provide camera access, and inadequate supervision.

Caring and professional teacherschild academic development (ABCs and counting learned early)clean facility
Address
1219 4th St, Rosenberg, TX
Phone
(281) 232-9166
Central Texas Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Central Texas Children's Center in Temple receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, attentive staff and accessible director. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and developmentally, with particular appreciation for transparent communication, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Caring and nurturing staffaccessible and involved directordaily parent communication
Address
2000 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX
Phone
(254) 778-6785
Premier Academy Trophy Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Premier Academy Trophy Club receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and positive changes under new leadership. Parents report their children are thriving, happy to attend, and well-cared for in a clean, well-organized facility. The daycare offers structured activities, healthy meals, and detailed daily updates.

Caring and knowledgeable teachersexcellent communication and daily updates with photosrec
Address
915 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club, TX
Phone
(682) 237-7604
Little Britches Pre-School And After
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Britches Pre-School and After in Huntington, Texas receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the warm, attentive teachers, developmental support, and safe environment, with multiple 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences. However, serious concerns were raised about management's failure to follow custody paperwork during a domestic violence case and subsequent actions that parents found inappropriate.

Warm and attentive teacherscaring staffdevelopmental
Address
216 E Spruce St, Huntington, TX
Phone
(936) 422-4046
Academy For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Academy for Kids receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the facility as clean, organized, and caring with happy children. However, two parents report serious concerns about inadequate handling of aggressive behavior from another child, lack of communication with parents about incidents, and dismissive responses from management when confronted about safety issues.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring staffchildren are happy
Address
1522 Weeks St, Wichita Falls, TX
Phone
(940) 767-0014
Alvarado Isd Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

ALVARADO ISD LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with a 3.6/5 rating. Parents praise friendly staff and good service, but express significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, poor communication, and what they perceive as excessive discipline policies.

Friendly reception staffgood service quality
Address
102 Bill Jackson Dr, Alvarado, TX
Phone
(817) 783-1140
Little Leopard Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Leopard Academy receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents for attentive staff, daily communication, and quality care, but serious complaints about the director's unprofessional conduct and behavior toward parents and children. Several parents express strong satisfaction and long-term enrollment, while others cite concerning incidents including inappropriate dismissal of a child with special needs without refund.

Attentive and caring staffdaily updates on childrensupportive of special needs children
Address
5490 Us Highway 59 S, Texarkana, TX
Phone
(903) 832-1704
Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Crystals Childcare & Preschool for its cleanliness, spacious facilities, and professional staff. The center is highlighted for strong communication with parents, attentive teachers, and a safe, welcoming environment where children enjoy attending. Multiple families report re-enrolling siblings and maintaining relationships with teachers after leaving.

Clean and well-maintained facilityspacious outdoor play areasresponsive and communicative staff
Address
1901 N Main St, Midland, TX
Phone
(432) 687-5904
Hallsville Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Hallsville CDC receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based environment, and positive developmental impact on children. However, several parents report serious concerns including favoritism, lack of supervision, communication issues, and alleged discrimination against children with developmental delays.

Caring and sweet stafffaith-based learning environmentchildren excited to attend
Address
600 E Main St, Hallsville, TX
Phone
(903) 668-3256
Little Britches
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Britches receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising warm, attentive teachers and a caring environment that supports child development and milestones. However, serious concerns have been raised about safety protocols and management, including a critical incident involving custody paperwork violations during a domestic violence case.

Warm and attentive teacherschild development supportengaging activities
Address
57 Thomas Dr, Martindale, TX
Phone
(512) 357-9911
Little Flock Christian Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Flock Christian Daycare in Orange, Texas receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facility, and quality of care, though one reviewer expressed concerns about the center prioritizing finances over children's welfare.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityfriendly atmosphere
Address
8257 Highway 87 N, Orange, TX
Phone
(409) 883-2484
D A S P
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent describes a positive experience with kindergarten through fourth-grade activities and after-school programming, highlighting enjoyable interactions with teachers and friends. In contrast, another review reports serious concerns regarding staff behavior, specifically alleging that a staff member humiliated, belittled, and screamed at children while deceiving parents.

fun kindergarten to fourth-grade experienceengaging after-school programfriendly teachers and peers
Address
3715 E 29th St, Bryan, TX
Phone
(979) 485-2992
Avance INC., Pasadena Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.6

AVANCE INC. Pasadena Early Head Start receives mixed reviews. Some parents express satisfaction with the program's support for their children's development. However, several parents criticize the school for lacking engaging special events, ceremonies, and academic enrichment.

Supportive of child developmentpositive family engagement
Address
400 Park Lane Pb, Pasadena, TX
Phone
(713) 534-0350
Joanns Day Care And Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Joann's Day Care and Camp in Houston receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Reviews highlight engaging activities, warm environment, professional and caring staff, and individualized attention to children's development. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and excited to attend.

Engaging activitieswarm and welcoming environmentprofessional staff
Address
12510 Robert E Lee Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 458-6100
Kids Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Paradise receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's care, staff responsiveness, and owner Ms. Gina's leadership over multiple years. However, a small number of recent reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, staff rudeness, and child safety incidents.

Attentive and caring staffflexible scheduling including after-school transportation and tutoring accommodationlong-term parent satisfaction
Address
12293 Beechnut St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 988-4553
Teeter Totter Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Teeter Totter Village receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring, professional approach and the center's clean, secure environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and enjoy attending daily, with several noting long-term enrollment spanning years. The facility is credited with strong early learning instruction and going above and beyond for families.

Loving and attentive staffstructured and fun environmentclean and secure facility
Address
9133 Scott St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 734-7989
Peggys Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Peggy's Child Care for its professional staff, clean facility, and educational quality. Children show measurable academic success and emotional development, with many parents crediting the daycare for their children's advancement in school. Parents report high staff professionalism and strong communication.

Professional and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilityeducational curriculum
Address
2118 E 13th St, Deer Park, TX
Phone
(281) 479-7948
New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

New Adventures Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the small, family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and personalized attention to children's development over nearly 3 years of enrollment. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate staff supervision, poor incident communication, safety hazards, favoritism toward the owner's grandchild, and inappropriate discipline practices.

Small family-like environment wh
Address
1515 Elton St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 944-5437
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
My Little School Of Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
2905 San Salvador St, Laredo, TX
Phone
(956) 791-9697
Educare Child Care No 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

EDUCARE CHILD CARE NO 3 receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and long-term quality care. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, neglectful care practices, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
6307 Thunder Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 521-9039
Educare Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

EDUCARE CHILD CARE INC. receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and long-term relationships built with children. However, a significant minority report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, neglect of children with special needs, and improper bathroom access during nap time.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
536 E Courtland Pl, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 735-9572
His Kidz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

His Kidz Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, clean facilities, and structured curriculum. Parents highlight the center's responsive communication, flexible hours (6:30am-6:30pm), and strong focus on child development and safety. Multiple long-term families report their children love attending and have learned significantly.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean and vibrant facilitiesflexible extended hours
Address
8023 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 509-6848
Educare Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

EDUCARE CHILD CARE has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the staff's care, cleanliness, affordability, and long-term relationships with families. However, three one-star reviews report serious concerns including children left unattended on buses, inadequate supervision, poor handling of special needs children, and bathroom access issues during nap time.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
5431 Ingram Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 435-5123

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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.