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265 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dallas, Texas

Browse all 265 child daycare & preschools in Dallas, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dallas

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

    7002 Red Bud Dr, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

    Parents consistently praise Happy House Daycare Center, particularly caregiver Ms. Zahra, for her attentive, nurturing approach to Montessori education. Children show enthusiasm about attending and demonstrate measurable development in speech, potty training, confidence, and social skills. The facility is described as clean, safe, welcoming, and family-like with excellent communication.

    Attentive and nurturing caregiverMontessori teaching approachindividualized attentionclean and organized facility
  2. 2

    2010 Skillman St, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

    East Dallas Development Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring, experienced staff and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the convenience of included meals, snacks, and diapers, as well as flexible hours and parent involvement opportunities. Children are reported to be well-prepared academically and socially, with many families forming lasting friendships through the center.

    Caring and experienced teachersknowledgeable directorsmeals and snacks includeddiapers and wipes provided
  3. 3

    1111 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 146 children

    Parents universally praise Neighborhood Christian Learning Center for its exceptional, caring staff who provide quality Christian education in a clean, well-organized environment. Multiple reviewers highlight significant academic progress in their children and appreciate the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and personalized service. Long-term families report strong academic outcomes with children entering kindergarten ahead of grade level.

    Exceptional and caring staffclean and well-organized facilityChristian values and educationacademic readiness for kindergarten
  4. 4

    801 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the family-oriented environment and caring staff led by Mr. and Mrs. Dade. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and quickly adapt to the center. The facility is commended for accommodating children with special needs, providing school pickup services, and maintaining strong communication with families.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmospherestrong leadership by Mr. and Mrs. Dadeaccommodates children with special needs including autism
  5. 5
    Oak Gardens Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    4008 S Polk St, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Oak Gardens Academy appears to be a church-based organization rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming Christian community, strong leadership, and community involvement, though they focus on church experiences rather than childcare services.

    Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong Christian valuescommunity service initiativeskind and genuine members
  6. 6
    Swiss Learning Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    3814 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Swiss Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily updates, strong curriculum including language and music instruction, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and feeling confident their children are safe, happy, and well-cared for.

    caring and professional staffexcellent daily communication via app and photosclean and well-organized facilitystrong curriculum with language and music instruction
  7. 7
    Little Texans Academy
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    18211 Kelly Blvd, Dallas, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Little Texans Academy in Dallas receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, structured academic curriculum, and faith-based approach. Parents report their children show measurable learning progress and enjoy attending daily. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with excellent communication between staff and families.

    Caring and passionate teachersstructured age-appropriate curriculumfaith-based education with daily devotionsclean and safe facility
  8. 8

    642 Brookhurst Dr, Dallas, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Note: These reviews are for Lake Highlands Baptist Church, not a daycare center. The facility appears to be a religious institution, not a childcare provider. Reviews praise the church community, preaching, and hospitality, but do not evaluate daycare or childcare services.

    Welcoming and hospitable communitystrong biblical preachingfamily-friendly atmosphereexcellent pastoral care
  9. 9

    11122 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    Good Shepherd EP Church Parents Day Out receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, warm congregation, and quality children's ministry programming. The facility is described as a comfortable, traditional Episcopal church with excellent clergy and staff.

    welcoming and warm environmentbeautiful facilityengaged children's ministry pastorfamily-focused programming
  10. 10

    642 Brookhurst Dr, Dallas, TX · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    These reviews are about Lake Highlands Baptist Church, not the daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong biblical preaching, and hospitality, but contain no information about the afterschool program or daycare services.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dallas based on parent reviews

Happy House Daycare Center

5(20)

7002 Red Bud Dr, Dallas, TX

Parents consistently praise Happy House Daycare Center, particularly caregiver Ms. Zahra, for her attentive, nurturing approach to Montessori education. Children show enthusiasm about attending and demonstrate measurable development in speech, potty training, confidence, and social skills. The facility is described as clean, safe, welcoming, and family-like with excellent communication.

Attentive and nurturing caregiverMontessori teaching approachindividualized attention

East Dallas Development Center

5(20)

2010 Skillman St, Dallas, TX

East Dallas Development Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring, experienced staff and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the convenience of included meals, snacks, and diapers, as well as flexible hours and parent involvement opportunities. Children are reported to be well-prepared academically and socially, with many families forming lasting friendships through the center.

Caring and experienced teachersknowledgeable directorsmeals and snacks included

Neighborhood Christian Learning Center Of Dallas INC

5(19)

1111 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX

Parents universally praise Neighborhood Christian Learning Center for its exceptional, caring staff who provide quality Christian education in a clean, well-organized environment. Multiple reviewers highlight significant academic progress in their children and appreciate the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and personalized service. Long-term families report strong academic outcomes with children entering kindergarten ahead of grade level.

Exceptional and caring staffclean and well-organized facilityChristian values and education

Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center

4.9(20)

801 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX

Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the family-oriented environment and caring staff led by Mr. and Mrs. Dade. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and quickly adapt to the center. The facility is commended for accommodating children with special needs, providing school pickup services, and maintaining strong communication with families.

Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmospherestrong leadership by Mr. and Mrs. Dade

Oak Gardens Academy

4.9(20)

4008 S Polk St, Dallas, TX

Oak Gardens Academy appears to be a church-based organization rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming Christian community, strong leadership, and community involvement, though they focus on church experiences rather than childcare services.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong Christian valuescommunity service initiatives

Swiss Learning Center

4.9(20)

3814 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX

Swiss Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily updates, strong curriculum including language and music instruction, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and feeling confident their children are safe, happy, and well-cared for.

caring and professional staffexcellent daily communication via app and photosclean and well-organized facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dallas, Texas

There are 265 child daycare & preschools in Dallas, Texas, making up 78% of the 341 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas

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Park South Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Park South YMCA's new facility (opened 06/16/25) receives consistently high praise for its modern equipment, cleanliness, and quality staff. Parents highlight the integrated daycare/preschool program, swimming curriculum, and welcoming environment. The facility is described as a valuable community resource with excellent customer service.

New modern facilityclean and well-maintainednatural lighting
Address
2500 Romine Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 421-5301
Junius Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5734 Junius St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 826-3193
Ridgewood Park Weekday Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
6445 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 369-9250
Kids Country Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Childcare for its clean, welcoming environment, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. Director Misty and teacher Mary are frequently highlighted for going above and beyond in their care and communication with families. The center is noted as affordable, safe, and providing an atmosphere where children thrive.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong communication with parents
Address
9571 Skillman St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 340-5687
Vogel Alcove
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Vogel Alcove is a center-based daycare in Dallas with overwhelmingly positive reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who treat children with genuine love and provide education. Beyond childcare, the program offers comprehensive family support including counseling, job assistance, and material aid for families in need.

Caring and loving staffquality education and learningfamily atmosphere
Address
1738 Gano St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 368-8686
Creative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Kids Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight significant developmental gains in their children, including improved vocabulary, academic readiness, and social skills. The center is noted for its cleanliness, warm atmosphere, and national accreditation.

Caring and experienced staffsafe learning environmentchild development and academic preparation
Address
7530 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 388-4622
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church's services and events, not for their preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming staff, quality music programs, meaningful services, and community atmosphere. No specific feedback about daycare operations or childcare quality is available.

Warm and friendly staffbeautiful facilityquality music programs
Address
9800 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 368-3886
Kiest Park Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

No parent reviews of the daycare facility are available. The reviews shown are for Kiest Park itself, not the daycare center. The data appears to be mismatched.

Unable to assess - reviews are for the parknot the daycare
Address
2719 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 331-1536
Greenland Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews appear to be for Greenland Hills UMC (a church), not the preschool program. Reviewers praise the welcoming and progressive atmosphere, with positive comments about community activities and inclusive values. One reviewer noted frequent evening meetings for addiction recovery.

welcoming atmosphereprogressive valuesfamily-friendly activities
Address
5835 Penrose Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 826-2060
Mi Escuelita
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1609 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 828-6226
Amarias Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Amarias Learning Center for its caring and loving staff, with many families using the facility for multiple years from infancy through school age. The center is known for going above and beyond with activities, support, and long-term relationships with families. One concern was raised about school zone safety during transportation.

Caring and loving stafflong-term family relationshipseducational development
Address
768 N Saint Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 309-9301
Dallas Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Dallas Day School receives uniformly positive reviews with parents praising the caring, invested staff, structured curriculum, and engaging environment. Parents consistently highlight the live video monitoring feature, flexible hours, and affordable pricing compared to the educational quality provided. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing strong developmental progress.

Experienced and stable staff with 10+ year tenurescaring and attentive teacherslive video monitoring
Address
4242 Office Pkwy, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 828-9900
Good Street Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Good Street Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, child development outcomes, and welcoming environment. The facility has a long history of serving families. One parent cited significant concerns about the drop-off and pick-up driveway being too narrow and congested, compounded by staff parking in the designated area.

caring and exceptional educatorsstrong child development and learning outcomeshappy children
Address
3126 Elsie Faye Heggins St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 421-7504
Hopewell Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hopewell Development Center receives consistent praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, developmental activities, regular communication about their children's progress, and the center's willingness to accommodate individual family needs. The facility is described as clean, affordable, and committed to preparing children for school.

Attentive and caring staffwelcoming and warm atmosphereregular photo updates and communication
Address
5144 Dolphin Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 823-8707
Young Stars Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Young Stars Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, structured learning activities with no screen time, and a secure facility environment.

Experienced and attentive teacherswarm family-like atmosphereopen door policy
Address
207 S Houston St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 748-1894
Smile Of A Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Smile of a Child Learning Center for its caring, family-oriented environment and educational quality. The owner, Mrs. Lindsay, is highlighted as exceptionally dedicated and supportive to both children and families. Staff are described as engaging, nurturing, and committed to child development.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong educational curriculumage-appropriate learning activities
Address
515 N Saint Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 677-7137
Abugida Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Abugida Academy for its dedicated and caring staff, strong educational programming, and safe learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality curriculum, professional communication, and extended services like meals and transportation. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident leaving their kids in the facility's care.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong curriculumsafe environment
Address
11501 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 553-5530
Jacksons Playland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Jackson's Playland has mostly positive reviews praising it as a good daycare, with several parents noting long-term satisfaction. However, serious concerns have been raised about child safety incidents, lack of communication with parents, and billing practices.

Long-term customer satisfactiongood quality carenice facility
Address
2515 Peabody Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 565-1118
Little Scholars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Scholars Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Director Ms. May, and structured learning curriculum with weekly lesson plans. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and excited to attend, with the facility being clean and organized.

Caring and professional staffDirector Ms. May highly praisedstructured weekly lesson plans and learning objectives
Address
1518 John West Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 321-5437
Cadence Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, family-oriented staff, educational approach, and clean facilities. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to remain involved even after their children advance.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparation (readingcounting
Address
13255 Noel Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 702-9063
Glen Oaks School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Glen Oaks School receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the school's care and note that children are happy and engaged. The school is credited with providing meals, maintaining strong communication, and supporting child development and safety.

Caring and experienced staffchildren know by namefamily-like environm
Address
12105 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 231-3135
Lakewest Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

LakeWest YMCA is a YMCA facility in Dallas offering sports, summer camps, and family activities. Parents praise the caring staff, recreational programs, and community atmosphere. One reviewer noted issues with camp activities and food quality.

Caring and nice employeesgym and sports facilitiessummer programs
Address
3737 Goldman St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 630-9880
Kids University Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kids University Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, loving staff who treat children as their own, strong communication from leadership, and a clean, nurturing environment that supports early learning and development.

Caring and loving staffexcellent director Jessicastrong parent communication
Address
4456 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 541-8227
Handprints Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Handprints Child Care for its clean, welcoming facility, caring and professional staff, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents appreciate regular communication about their child's activities and progress. The center serves infants through school-age children with staff members frequently mentioned by name as dedicated and nurturing.

Clean facilityprofessional staffchild development focus
Address
2805 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 327-3236
Nmz Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise NMZ Day Care Center for its caring staff, safe environment with security and cameras, and child development outcomes. The facility is described as organized, affordable, and conducive to learning, with children showing improvement in speech, social skills, and academic readiness. One parent noted past staffing issues that were resolved by May.

Caring and compassionate staffsecure facility with camerasgood layout and organization
Address
8835 Stults Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 348-9090
First Steps Academy & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
11002 Dennis Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 350-8145
Rosewood Academy #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rosewood Academy #3 receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents particularly commend Director Timothy and individual teachers like Ms. Bhargavi, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Andrea, and Ms. Joanna for their attentiveness and dedication to child development. The facility offers security cameras, open-door policies, and proactive communication with parents.

Caring and professional staffpatient and attentive teachersengaging activities and curriculum
Address
2310 Stutz Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 350-7673
Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas Park Cities Rise School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6000 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 373-7473
Sharons Playground Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sharon's Playground Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and positive developmental outcomes for children. However, some parents report serious concerns about communication, hygiene practices, and responsiveness to parental involvement.

Flexible hourscaring and professional staffclean facility
Address
3949 Saint Francis Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(469) 684-8299
Callier Child Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 905-3094

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Frequently asked questions

There are 265 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dallas, Texas, out of 341 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 Dallas, 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
Dallas offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 265 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 16 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 14 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 46 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 Dallas for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dallas 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.