Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Austin, TX
Compare 399 child daycare & preschools in Austin. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Austin, Texas at a glance
- Programs
- 399
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,162
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 150
Austin has 399 licensed child daycare & preschools with 3,162 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.150 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 78741 (avg 5 stars), while 78704 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Austin
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Nature Preschool Center4.8 score5(20)
6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Nature Preschool Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nature-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and exceptional teachers led by director Aarti. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, confidence, and love of learning. The school creates a warm, nurturing community where children thrive both educationally and personally.
Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor play and explorationhands-on multi-sensory learningpassionate and caring teachers - 2Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy4.8 score5(20)
5710 Mccarty Ln, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children
Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy in Austin receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing community where children thrive. Parents highlight the exceptional, caring staff, beautiful campus with outdoor spaces and animals, multilingual curriculum, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show genuine excitement and happiness daily.
Warm and caring staffbeautiful campus with playgrounds and outdoor spacesfarm animalsart atelier - 3First Foundations Preschool4.8 score5(20)
11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children
First Foundations Preschool in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, qualified teaching staff, strong academics, and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, sense of community, and the director's personal attention as key strengths that support children's growth.
Exceptional and highly qualified teachersfaith-centered curriculumlow student-to-teacher ratios - 4Palomita Child Development Center Child Incorporated4.8 score5(20)
4905 Maufrais Ln, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Parents consistently praise Angels Care & Learning Center (Maufrais location) for its attentive, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show improved development, confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a nurturing, family-like environment with educational activities including Spanish language instruction.
Caring and attentive staffconsistent teachers building child confidenceexcellent parent communicationclean and well-maintained facility - 5Arbor Montessori Academy4.8 score5(20)
11726 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Arbor Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's authentic Montessori approach, exceptional teacher consistency, and strong academic preparation for children. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, stable community, and positive impact on their children's confidence and learning outcomes.
Low teacher turnoverconsistent and caring staffstrong academic preparationauthentic Montessori methodology - 6Bright Kids Child Development Center4.77 score5(17)
10713 N Fm 620, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Bright Kids Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, development, and the center's excellent communication and engaging curriculum.
caring and loving staffsafe and clean environmentengaging curriculumregular updates with pictures/videos - 7Aim And Focus Karate4.77 score5(17)
8516 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Aim and Focus Karate is highly regarded by parents for its structured martial arts instruction and character development program. Master Ben Johnson and his staff are praised for teaching discipline, respect, and confidence while maintaining rigorous standards rather than operating as a 'belt factory.' Parents report significant positive changes in their children's behavior, self-esteem, and overall development.
Excellent instruction and instructor expertisestrong emphasis on discipline and respectcharacter developmentaffordable afterschool care - 8Covenant Presbyterian Preschool4.75 score5(15)
3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the balance between play-based learning and age-appropriate education, along with the caring and dedicated staff who make families feel welcomed and supported.
Loving and nurturing teacherssafe and welcoming environmentstrong sense of community and familyplay-based learning approach - 9First English Lutheran Child Development Center4.74 score5(14)
3001 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
First English Lutheran Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate its warm, community-focused environment and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the caring staff, low student-teacher ratios, on-site prepared meals, and strong social-emotional learning focus as key strengths that keep children excited to attend daily.
Caring and attentive stafflow student-teacher ratiosplay-based and Montessori-style learningsocial-emotional learning focus - 10St Michaels Episcopal Day School4.74 score5(14)
1500 N Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School in Austin receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Reggio-inspired, play-based learning approach, exceptional staff who genuinely care for each child, beautiful campus with extensive outdoor spaces, and strong sense of community and belonging.
Reggio-inspired hands-on learning approachcaring and invested teachers and stafflow student-to-teacher ratios with personalized attentionbeauti
Rating Distribution
Based on 223 daycares with Google ratings in Austin
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,162 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Austin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Austin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78741 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 78738 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 78744 | 18 | 4.94 | 5 | |
| 78705 | 5 | 4.85 | 4 | |
| 78726 | 11 | 4.8 | 8 | |
| 78756 | 12 | 4.77 | 8 | |
| 78717 | 11 | 4.75 | 2 | |
| 78732 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 78704 | 30 | 4.7 | 12 | |
| 78750 | 15 | 4.68 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Austin (12–767 children)
Small
up to 30 children
44
Medium
31–75 children
182
Large
76–150 children
159
Very Large
150+ children
80
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Austin based on parent reviews
Nature Preschool Center
6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX
Nature Preschool Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nature-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and exceptional teachers led by director Aarti. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, confidence, and love of learning. The school creates a warm, nurturing community where children thrive both educationally and personally.
Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy
5710 Mccarty Ln, Austin, TX
Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy in Austin receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing community where children thrive. Parents highlight the exceptional, caring staff, beautiful campus with outdoor spaces and animals, multilingual curriculum, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show genuine excitement and happiness daily.
First Foundations Preschool
11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
First Foundations Preschool in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, qualified teaching staff, strong academics, and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, sense of community, and the director's personal attention as key strengths that support children's growth.
Palomita Child Development Center Child Incorporated
4905 Maufrais Ln, Austin, TX
Parents consistently praise Angels Care & Learning Center (Maufrais location) for its attentive, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show improved development, confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a nurturing, family-like environment with educational activities including Spanish language instruction.
Arbor Montessori Academy
11726 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX
Arbor Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's authentic Montessori approach, exceptional teacher consistency, and strong academic preparation for children. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, stable community, and positive impact on their children's confidence and learning outcomes.
Bright Kids Child Development Center
10713 N Fm 620, Austin, TX
Bright Kids Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, development, and the center's excellent communication and engaging curriculum.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Austin, Texas
Austin offers a robust selection of 399 childcare facilities, ranging from large centers to intimate home-based programs, ensuring options for diverse family needs. Parents consistently highlight the importance of caring staff, safe environments, and clean facilities when making their choice. The directory also highlights standout neighborhoods like 78741, which maintains an impressive average rating across its local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Austin have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 223 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 3,162 parent reviews. Parents in Austin most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, caring and attentive staff, and clean facility.
When choosing a daycare in Austin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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The Prep School of Bee Cave in Austin, Texas receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, strong academic preparation, and smooth transitions to kindergarten. Families report long-term satisfaction, with many enrolling multiple children and staying for several years.
- Address
- 14001 Bee Cave Pkwy, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 790-7737
Let It Shine Enrichment Academy receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center's individualized, inclusive approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the director Teresa and her staff's expertise in working with children who have special needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental delays. The center is noted for going above and beyond to support each child's unique needs while fostering confidence, social skills, and a genuine love of school.
- Address
- 3701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 817-8993
- Address
- 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 335-4449
- Address
- 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 921-0644
First Foundations Preschool in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, qualified teaching staff, strong academics, and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, sense of community, and the director's personal attention as key strengths that support children's growth.
- Address
- 11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 249-7529
First Presbyterian Day School in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, outdoor learning environment, and developmentally-focused curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning while preparing children for kindergarten.
- Address
- 8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 345-8961
Reviewers highlight the facility's clean, well-kept environment and academic setting within the University of Texas at Austin. Parents describe the staff as helpful, conscientious, and caring, with one noting a magical atmosphere.
- Address
- 108 E Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 471-3974
- Address
- 84 Robert T Martinez Jr St, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 472-9402
Parents highlight the center's nurturing, family-like atmosphere and friendly staff who effectively prepare children for kindergarten through engaging projects. Reviewers appreciate the reasonable pricing and the confidence their children have gained during their time there.
- Address
- 3605 Adelphi Ln, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 833-7779
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the balance between play-based learning and age-appropriate education, along with the caring and dedicated staff who make families feel welcomed and supported.
- Address
- 3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 454-8370
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- 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 454-0384
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- 2010 Alameda Dr, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 441-2522
Parents consistently praise The Ivy International School for its small class sizes, individualized attention, and bilingual Spanish curriculum taught by native speakers. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with exceptionally low staff turnover and a warm, nurturing environment. Children show strong academic progress, Spanish fluency, and emotional development while feeling genuinely cared for by teachers and leadership.
- Address
- 9511 N Fm 620, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 501-0620
Parents consistently praise Angels Care & Learning Center (Maufrais location) for its attentive, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show improved development, confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a nurturing, family-like environment with educational activities including Spanish language instruction.
- Address
- 4905 Maufrais Ln, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 243-8759
- Address
- 1925 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 471-7040
First English Lutheran Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate its warm, community-focused environment and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the caring staff, low student-teacher ratios, on-site prepared meals, and strong social-emotional learning focus as key strengths that keep children excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 3001 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 478-5424
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- 15400 Marsha St, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 551-8816
Grace Garden Child Development Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, outdoor playtime, and the center's commitment to each child's individual needs and social-emotional development. Multiple families report their children gained confidence and social skills while feeling safe and loved.
- Address
- 2140 Allandale Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 371-5822
One parent highlights the school's organization, professional staff, and included cooked lunch, while another notes the great amenities and curriculum. A third reviewer calls it the best preschool in the district.
- Address
- 1001 Highlands Blvd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 900-1090
Reviewers describe the staff as amazing and the best team of childcare professionals. One parent expresses strong affection for the school, calling it the best ever.
- Address
- 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 223-5200
Parents consistently praise Riverbend Christian School for its caring, kind staff and teachers who prioritize child development and safety. The school is noted for its play-based, hands-on educational approach and excellent communication with parents. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending.
- Address
- 4214 N Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 327-4067
Arbor Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's authentic Montessori approach, exceptional teacher consistency, and strong academic preparation for children. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, stable community, and positive impact on their children's confidence and learning outcomes.
- Address
- 11726 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 250-3669
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- 12120 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 280-7310
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- 6700 Arroyo Seco, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 453-1758
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- 3000 Jones Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 892-4748
- Address
- 9300 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 263-1722
Parents consistently praise St. Mark's Episcopal Day School as an exceptional preschool with loving, experienced teachers, a remarkable outdoor playground, and a strong sense of community. Children thrive in the play-based learning environment and are well-prepared for kindergarten. The small class sizes and welcoming atmosphere create a personalized, neighborhood-school experience that families treasure.
- Address
- 2128 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 444-9401
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School in Austin receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Reggio-inspired, play-based learning approach, exceptional staff who genuinely care for each child, beautiful campus with extensive outdoor spaces, and strong sense of community and belonging.
- Address
- 1500 N Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 327-0591
BELA is a highly-regarded bilingual daycare in Austin with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the caring staff, Spanish immersion program, small class sizes, and well-rounded curriculum that combines academics with outdoor play. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly.
- Address
- 12504 Tomanet Trl, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 712-6109
- Address
- 4520 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 302-3180
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