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80 Child Daycare & Preschools in Brownsville, Texas

Browse all 80 child daycare & preschools in Brownsville, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brownsville

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.

  1. 1

    855 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Baby's First Steps Learning Center in Brownsville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. Parents appreciate that their children are treated like family members rather than roster numbers.

    caring and attentive staffengaging activitieschild development and learningwelcoming environment
  2. 2

    1273 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Young Scholars Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's impact on child development. Parents report significant progress in speech, motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social development within weeks of attendance. Staff are consistently highlighted for their patience, compassion, and dedication to individual children.

    Rapid developmental progressskilled and patient teacherswarm and inviting environmentstaff training and monitoring
  3. 3
    Children'S World
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    1624 W Washington St, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Children's World is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Brownsville that parents consistently praise for quality care and educational advancement. Parents highlight the clean, organized facility, attentive staff, excellent outdoor play area, and home-cooked meals. Children reportedly adjust well and show developmental progress before entering elementary school.

    Quality care and attentionpatient teachersclean and organized facilityexcellent outdoor play area
  4. 4

    296 Kings Hwy, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Creative Minds Learning Center in Brownsville receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the center's preparation for school entry, quality meals, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility is described as clean, well-staffed, and operated by family-oriented owners who treat children with personal care.

    Patient and attentive teacherstop-notch facilitynutritious foodschool readiness preparation (TSR)
  5. 5

    66 Castellano Cir, Brownsville, TX · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 137 children

    Parents consistently praise Leon Gardens Head Start for providing quality education and care. The center is noted for its strong teaching staff, engaging learning activities, and excellent security measures. One parent reported their child attended over 20 years ago, indicating long-standing reputation and stability.

    Awesome teachersfun learning experienceexcellent securitytransportation services
  6. 6

    2435 Thors Hammer, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    Parents consistently praise Building Blocks for exceptional, caring staff who treat children like their own. The facility is clean and organized with a strong educational curriculum, and director L. Gomez is noted for her attentiveness and support. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children for years, citing peace of mind and their children's measurable progress.

    Patient and empathetic staffclean facilitydaily communication with parentsstrong curriculum and learning activities
  7. 7

    1601 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Bookworms Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational quality. One parent reported poor communication and inattentive staff. Overall, the center is highly recommended by satisfied families.

    caring and loving staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong educational programsgood child preparation for school
  8. 8
    Little Big Ones
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    4045 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Little Big Ones receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and flexible staff, hands-on educational activities, and note that their children enjoy attending daily.

    Caring and respectful staffflexible schedulinghands-on educational projectsschool readiness preparation
  9. 9

    44 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Little Flowers receives mostly positive reviews praising the educational curriculum, staff qualifications, and nurturing environment. The center emphasizes developmental learning through engaging activities and maintains low teacher-student ratios. However, one parent reported an unexplained injury and concerns about staff professionalism and responsiveness to parental concerns.

    13 years in businessstaff required to have 4-year degrees in early childhood educationlow teacher-student ratiosTexas Rising Star certified
  10. 10

    4885 Paredes Ln Rd, Brownsville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Little Mermaid III Day Care Center in Brownsville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, activities, and communication. However, there are serious concerns about the owner's conduct regarding child release procedures and business payment practices.

    Staff professionalism and kindnessregular activity updates and photosengaging fun activitiesspecial events and parties

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brownsville based on parent reviews

Baby'S First Steps Learning Center

5(15)

855 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX

Baby's First Steps Learning Center in Brownsville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. Parents appreciate that their children are treated like family members rather than roster numbers.

caring and attentive staffengaging activitieschild development and learning

Young Scholars Academy

5(5)

1273 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX

Young Scholars Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's impact on child development. Parents report significant progress in speech, motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social development within weeks of attendance. Staff are consistently highlighted for their patience, compassion, and dedication to individual children.

Rapid developmental progressskilled and patient teacherswarm and inviting environment

Children'S World

5(5)

1624 W Washington St, Brownsville, TX

Children's World is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Brownsville that parents consistently praise for quality care and educational advancement. Parents highlight the clean, organized facility, attentive staff, excellent outdoor play area, and home-cooked meals. Children reportedly adjust well and show developmental progress before entering elementary school.

Quality care and attentionpatient teachersclean and organized facility

Creative Minds Learning Center

4.8(8)

296 Kings Hwy, Brownsville, TX

Creative Minds Learning Center in Brownsville receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the center's preparation for school entry, quality meals, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility is described as clean, well-staffed, and operated by family-oriented owners who treat children with personal care.

Patient and attentive teacherstop-notch facilitynutritious food

A Place To Grow Learning Center

5(3)

800 E Adams St, Brownsville, TX

Little Folks Day Care Center

5(3)

2103 Barnard Rd, Brownsville, TX

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Brownsville, Texas

There are 80 child daycare & preschools in Brownsville, Texas, making up 86% of the 93 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 Brownsville, 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 Brownsville

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All Star Childcare & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
6138 Padre Island Hwy, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 831-7827
Smart Kids Educational Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1703 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 547-9300
Bookworms Academy Educational Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bookworms Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational quality. One parent reported poor communication and inattentive staff. Overall, the center is highly recommended by satisfied families.

caring and loving staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong educational programs
Address
1601 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 545-0405
Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2349 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-0040
Rancho Del Cielo Early Childcare Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
69 Old Ebony St, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 350-4240
Children'S House Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1655 W Madison St, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-7730
Little Big Ones
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Big Ones receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and flexible staff, hands-on educational activities, and note that their children enjoy attending daily.

Caring and respectful staffflexible schedulinghands-on educational projects
Address
4045 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 547-7745
The Texas Christian Preschools
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
5025 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 504-2998
Building Blocks Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Building Blocks for exceptional, caring staff who treat children like their own. The facility is clean and organized with a strong educational curriculum, and director L. Gomez is noted for her attentiveness and support. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children for years, citing peace of mind and their children's measurable progress.

Patient and empathetic staffclean facilitydaily communication with parents
Address
2435 Thors Hammer, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 554-3699
Beautiful Beginnings LLC Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
436 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 621-2731
Imagination Station Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2100 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 554-9999
Little Flowers Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Flowers receives mostly positive reviews praising the educational curriculum, staff qualifications, and nurturing environment. The center emphasizes developmental learning through engaging activities and maintains low teacher-student ratios. However, one parent reported an unexplained injury and concerns about staff professionalism and responsiveness to parental concerns.

13 years in businessstaff required to have 4-year degrees in early childhood educationlow teacher-student ratios
Address
44 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-7401
Happy Little Faces Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2035 N Coria St, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 504-1400
Busy Hands Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Busy Hands Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the personalized care, teacher dedication, and child preparation for kindergarten. However, serious safety concerns have been raised by multiple parents regarding physical abuse and injuries.

Personalized approach to child carecaring and devoted staffchildren well-prepared for pre-K/kindergarten
Address
3335 S Dakota Ave, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-5395
Little Mermaid III Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Mermaid III Day Care Center in Brownsville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, activities, and communication. However, there are serious concerns about the owner's conduct regarding child release procedures and business payment practices.

Staff professionalism and kindnessregular activity updates and photosengaging fun activities
Address
4885 Paredes Ln Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 542-2331
Little Mermaid Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Mermaid Day Care Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's friendliness, regular activity updates, and professional service. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about enrollment procedures and business payment practices with outside vendors.

Friendly and respectful staffregular photo updates of children's activitiesfun activities for kids
Address
683 N Central Ave, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 831-2161
Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center in Brownsville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, activities, and communication. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about the owner's handling of enrollment procedures and payment practices with service providers.

Regular activity updates provided to parentsfriendly and professional stafffun activities for children
Address
335 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-4664
Kid Zone Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1473 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 554-9440
Children'S Pavillion LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Children's Pavillion LLC in Brownsville receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness and attentiveness. Parents highlight engaging activities, professional photography services, and individual staff members. One review raised concerns about staff attentiveness to children.

friendly and supportive stafffun activitiesprofessional photography at events
Address
5005 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 617-2336
Little Miracles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Miracles Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, long-term attendance, and loving environment, but some report serious concerns including staff rudeness, security issues, inadequate incident reporting, and safety accidents.

Caring and friendly staffnurturing environmentchildren feel loved and valued
Address
1785 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 541-0124
Small World Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5601 Paso Real Dr, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 592-6422
The Children'S Palace Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

THE CHILDREN'S PALACE LEARNING CENTER II has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the caring staff, clean environment, and safety, while three parents reported serious concerns including failure to respond to a car accident, inattentive supervision, disrespect from staff, late opening times, and prioritizing profit over child welfare.

caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentgood parent communication
Address
2710 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 350-9888
Kidbridge Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5101 Sugar Mill Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 554-7206
The Texas Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Texas Christian Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational environment, and individual attention to children's development. Several parents highlight specific teachers like Ms. Rosario and Martha for their patience and affection. One negative review cites unprofessionalism without elaboration.

Warm and professional staffcaring and attentive teachersclean and organized facilities
Address
2775 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 548-9340
Imagination Station Academy 4
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2304 Hudson Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 504-4046
Kids Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kids Kingdom in Brownsville receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the friendly staff, accommodating director, extended hours, and school pickup services. Negative reviews cite high costs, additional fees, unexplained marks on children, and poor customer service from management.

Friendly and helpful staffdirector is charismatic and generousschool pickup service
Address
5850 Padre Island Hwy, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 838-0550
Kid Bridge Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Kid Bridge Academy receives predominantly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, communication, and safe environment. The facility is noted for accommodating hours and individualized attention to children. One parent expressed concern about understaffing leading to insufficient supervision of toddlers.

Attentive and compassionate staffstrong communication with parents about incidentsclean facility
Address
3180 Fm 802, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 544-8360
Jamboree Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
15 Business Dr, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 554-4828
The Learning Club Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3900 Paredes Ln Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-2229
Imelda'S Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4500 Southmost Rd, Brownsville, TX
Phone
(956) 546-0913

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Frequently asked questions

There are 80 child daycare & preschools daycares in Brownsville, Texas, out of 93 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 Brownsville, 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
Brownsville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 80 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 13 facilities
Each type serves different needs — 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 Brownsville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brownsville 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.