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44 Child Daycare & Preschools in Amarillo, Texas

Browse all 44 child daycare & preschools in Amarillo, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Amarillo

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

  1. 1
    Abc Learning Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    5901 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 210 children

    ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.

    Dedicated and caring teacherssafe environmentclean and well-maintained facilitiesnurturing atmosphere
  2. 2
    Creative Learning Tree
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    5117 Tulip Ave, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 34 children

    Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean facilityextended hours for working parents
  3. 3

    4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 183 children

    St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.

    welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and friendly staffwell-organized programclean and modern facilities
  4. 4
    Grace Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4214 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 128 children

    Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine careโ€”particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.

    Patient and nurturing staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong kindergarten preparation curriculumstaff consistency and low turnover
  5. 5
    Little Bird Preschool
    4.6 score
    4.9(10)

    7509 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 46 children

    Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.

    Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilityage-appropriate curriculumstrong developmental outcomes (speech
  6. 6

    6500 Office Park Dr, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 71 children

    Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.

    Caring and attentive staffnurturing atmospherecurriculum aligned with child developmentclean and well-maintained facility
  7. 7

    5000 Hollywood Rd, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 12 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Fellowship church, not the daycare center. Based on available information, this is an employer-based child care center in Amarillo, Texas with a 4.7/5 Google rating. No actual daycare reviews are present to summarize.

    None mentioned in provided reviews
  8. 8

    4108 S Bonham St, Amarillo, TX ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 106 children

    Reviews are not from daycare parents but rather from church attendees praising St. Joseph Catholic Church. The actual daycare center has no Google reviews available.

    Welcoming communityengaging homilies from Father Hectorconvenient location
  9. 9

    1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX ยท Church Daycare ยท Capacity: 85 children

    First Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who praise the welcoming community and strong Christian values. Parents highlight the beautiful facilities, engaging children's programs, and caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere. The church is noted for its active community involvement and weekly events.

    Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful architecture and facilitiesstrong children's programscaring staff (Miss Elaine specifically mentioned)
  10. 10
    Pals At Paramount
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3801 S Western St, Amarillo, TX ยท Before or After School Daycare ยท Capacity: 92 children

    PALS AT PARAMOUNT is a school-based program at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo that offers preschool, childcare, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and clean facilities. The program successfully engages children while maintaining a faith-based environment.

    Welcoming and loving staffengaging activitiesclean and safe facilitiesfun indoor playground with climbing equipment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Amarillo based on parent reviews

Abc Learning Center

4.9(20)

5901 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX

ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.

Dedicated and caring teacherssafe environmentclean and well-maintained facilities

Creative Learning Tree

4.9(20)

5117 Tulip Ave, Amarillo, TX

Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean facility

St Stephens United Methodist Pr

4.8(20)

4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX

St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.

welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and friendly staffwell-organized program

Grace Learning Center

4.8(20)

4214 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX

Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine careโ€”particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.

Patient and nurturing staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong kindergarten preparation curriculum

Little Bird Preschool

4.9(10)

7509 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX

Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilityage-appropriate curriculum

Bizzy Bees Childcare And Preschool INC

4.9(10)

6500 Office Park Dr, Amarillo, TX

Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing atmospherecurriculum aligned with child development

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Amarillo, Texas

There are 44 child daycare & preschools in Amarillo, Texas, making up 86% of the 51 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Amarillo

Showing 44 results

Mclellan Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
401 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 345-1335
Amarillo Catholic Childrens Dc St Josephs Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews are not from daycare parents but rather from church attendees praising St. Joseph Catholic Church. The actual daycare center has no Google reviews available.

Welcoming communityengaging homilies from Father Hectorconvenient location
Address
4108 S Bonham St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 353-7043
Curtis-Flemming Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3001 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 352-3560
Amarillo College Child Development Lab School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6222 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 356-3636
Abc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

ABC Learning Center (also referred to as Treehouse Academy/Children's Academy on Hillside) has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and positive educational environment where children enjoy learning and developing.

Dedicated and caring teacherssafe environmentclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
5901 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 463-3170
Little Bird Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Bird Preschool (Bizzy Bees) receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong developmental progress in their children, and excellent communication from teachers and director. Children reportedly love attending and show significant improvements in social skills, speech development, and potty training.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
7509 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 318-3807
Creative Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Creative Learning Tree receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and structured lesson plans balancing learning and play.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean facility
Address
5117 Tulip Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 367-8649
Bizzy Bees Childcare And Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Bizzy Bees for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, potty training, and confidence. Parents express strong trust in the facility's cleanliness, organization, communication, and overall management.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing atmospherecurriculum aligned with child development
Address
6500 Office Park Dr, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 356-8256
St Stephens United Methodist Pr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. Stephen United Methodist Pre-K in Amarillo receives consistently positive reviews with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, caring staff, well-organized pre-K program, and modern facilities. One parent noted the cost is higher than competitors but feels the quality justifies the price.

welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and friendly staffwell-organized program
Address
4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 355-7273
Pavillard Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2404 W 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 352-5328
Grace Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grace Learning Center (also known as Grow With Grace) in Amarillo receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, patient staff led by director Ms. Kim, along with teachers Ms. Paula and Ms. Rayna. Parents consistently highlight the center's small class sizes, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and genuine careโ€”particularly noting how well children are prepared for kindergarten and how safe and loved they feel.

Patient and nurturing staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong kindergarten preparation curriculum
Address
4214 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 331-8024
Sunshine Valley Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Sunshine Valley Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the professionalism and caring nature of the staff and director Shara. Parents highlight their confidence in the center's commitment to children's safety, wellbeing, and learning, with multiple reviewers calling it the best or only facility they would trust in Amarillo.

Excellent staffprofessional and caring director (Shara)children's safety prioritized
Address
4618 River Rd, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 381-1659
Trinity Fellowship Employer-Based Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Fellowship church, not the daycare center. Based on available information, this is an employer-based child care center in Amarillo, Texas with a 4.7/5 Google rating. No actual daycare reviews are present to summarize.

None mentioned in provided reviews
Address
5000 Hollywood Rd, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 355-8955
Unique Individuals, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Treehouse Academy for providing excellent care, education, and Christian values instruction. Staff are described as professional, caring, and attentive, with children showing visible developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending. Parents appreciate the daily app updates, structured curriculum, and welcoming environment.

Excellent staff and teacher qualitystrong educational curriculumChristian/biblical instruction
Address
7701 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 322-7444
Martial Arts & Athletic Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise MAAC as a facility that goes beyond typical athletic instruction, teaching discipline, confidence, and self-respect to children and teens. Staff are described as supportive and inspiring, with children enjoying their experience while developing skills in martial arts, gymnastics, boxing, and other sports. Multiple reviewers credit the program with positively impacting their child's attitude, behavior, and overall development.

Teaches discipline and perseverancebuilds confidence and self-respectexcellent and supportive staff
Address
3820 Line Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 322-1080
Storyland Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Storyland Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and strong kindergarten preparation. However, two recent negative reviews highlight serious concerns about inadequate response to repeated biting incidents and diaper rash management for sensitive children.

Staff goes above and beyondexcellent communication with familiesclean and well-organized facility
Address
5001 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 352-3322
Learning Depot Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
5398 Meadowgreen Dr, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 463-5376
Childrens Circle Of Friends Child Development Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3510 Bowie St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 356-1200
Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1401 S Polk St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 374-3198
Little Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Nest is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Amarillo with consistently positive parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, fresh meals, educational activities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many families have used the service for multiple years and report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and dedicated stafffresh meals with fruits and vegetablesclean and organized facility
Address
1400 Sw 10th Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 373-0974
Mary & Rogers Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mary & Rogers Day Care in Amarillo receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and positive developmental outcomes for their children, though some express concerns about communication practices, staff turnover, operational inconsistencies, and serious safety incidents.

Caring and nurturing staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionchildren's academic learning and social development
Address
4220 Wolflin Ave, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 355-6685
Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Imagination Station receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff who know children by name, the clean facility, strong learning outcomes, and family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitystaff knows children by name
Address
7910 Bell St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 322-5437
Bright Minds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
912 Clyde St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 640-7806
St Paul Umc Preschool/Cdo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4317 Ih 40 W, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 352-5615
Little Feet Big Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1919 Brazos St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 355-8080
New Beginnings Preschool & Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Beginnings has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's transformation under new management, noting improvements in child development, teacher quality, and emotional adjustment. One negative review raises concerns about supervision and meal program practices.

Caring and attentive teacherschild development progress (potty traininglearning)
Address
3606 Atkinsen St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 353-1801
Will Rogers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
702 N Johnson St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 345-1331
Amarillo College Medipark Campus Hagy Center For Young Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1301 Streit Dr, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 356-8093
Sybil B Harrington Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2500 Dale St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 383-3387
Tammes Tender Touch Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Tammes Tender Touch Too receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Tamme and staff for their caring nature, educational activities, and treatment of children. Negative reviews cite strict policies on pickup/dropoff times, poor communication, inadequate supervision, and behavioral concerns.

caring and loving staffeducational activitiesowner is sweet and personable
Address
1009 S Highland St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 376-8080

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Frequently asked questions

There are 44 child daycare & preschools daycares in Amarillo, Texas, out of 51 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Amarillo, 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
Amarillo offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools โ€” 44 facilities
  • Headstart Programs โ€” 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare โ€” 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare โ€” 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs โ€” 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 Amarillo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Amarillo 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.