How do I choose the right baptist daycare in Waco?

When selecting a baptist daycare in Waco, consider: Visit the facility in person to observe the environment Ask about teacher qualifications and experience Check licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency Review the curriculum and daily schedule Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities

Baptist Daycares in Waco, Texas (4 Results)

Best Baptist Daycares in Waco

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — baptist daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

4.48 score

4.6(20)

1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX · Capacity: 189 children

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco receives consistently positive feedback focused on its welcoming community, quality children's ministry, and strong biblical teaching. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment across all age groups and the church's active involvement in the community.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherequality children's ministry programsengaging biblical teaching by pastorsfamily-oriented activities (VBS

Lake Shore Baptist Childrens Center

4.34 score

4.5(11)

5801 Bishop Dr, Waco, TX · Capacity: 70 children

Lake Shore Baptist Children's Center is a 4-star Texas Rising Star facility in Waco with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the dedicated, loving teachers and welcoming environment, with children starting as young as 4-6 months old. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Dedicated and loving teacherssafe environmentlearning opportunitieswelcoming and caring atmosphere

Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center

4.2 score

4.3(10)

2105 Behrens Cir, Waco, TX · Capacity: 130 children

Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of structure, cleanliness issues, illness outbreaks, staff conduct, and communication delays regarding health problems.

Caring and friendly staffeducational activities and learning opportunitiesclean facilityage-appropriate classroom

First Baptist Preschool Development

3.53 score

3.2(7)

500 Webster Ave, Waco, TX · Capacity: 175 children

First Baptist Preschool Development has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, clean environment, and welcoming management, with some families attending for 6+ years. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged discrimination based on race, failure to accommodate autistic children, frequent illness outbreaks, poor management, and inadequate emotional support.

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Baptist Daycares in Waco, Texas

These 4 Baptist daycare programs in Waco provide quality childcare with a foundation in Baptist Christian values and community.

When choosing a baptist daycare in Waco, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 4 baptist daycares in Waco, Texas. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.

Baptist daycare programs in Waco combine quality childcare with Southern Baptist faith values. Children typically participate in Bible lessons, prayer time, and character-building activities alongside standard early childhood education. Programs are usually operated by Baptist churches and welcome families from all backgrounds.

Licensing requirements for Baptist and church-based daycares vary by state. In Texas, most Baptist daycare centers must meet standard childcare licensing requirements for safety, health, and staff qualifications. Contact Texas's childcare licensing agency for specific regulations affecting religious-based programs.

When selecting a baptist daycare in Waco, consider:

Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
Check licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
Review the curriculum and daily schedule
Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities

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