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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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Davenport Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Davenport Montessori for its nurturing Montessori-based education, caring owner (Soni) and staff, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly enter kindergarten ahead academically and develop confidence, kindness, and curiosity. Families describe the environment as welcoming, clean, and family-like with excellent staff retention.

Montessori curriculumdedicated owner and staffacademic advancement
Address
17501 Davenport Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 380-8120
Preparatory Place Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3846 Opal Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 372-9667
Little Scholars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Scholars Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report feeling comfortable leaving their children in care. Parents highlight excellent teacher engagement, developmental progress across multiple age groups, and a clean, well-organized facility. Staff are described as caring, communicative, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing.

Staff expertise and attentiveness (especially teacher Lena)developmental learning (lettersnumbers
Address
14045 Waterfall Way, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 437-3880
Comunidad Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Comunidad Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the teachers' warmth, welcoming environment, and developmental progress in children. However, negative reviews report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision resulting in injury, pest/bug issues, poor hygiene, communication breakdowns, and lack of accountability.

Welcoming and kind teachersdevelopmental progress in childrencontrolled and organized environment
Address
1721 N Garrett Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 821-1934
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3001 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 363-2242
Bryans House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bryan's House is a nonprofit daycare specializing in care for children with special needs and medical challenges in the Dallas area. Parents consistently praise the compassionate, attentive staff and the visible developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for strong communication, inclusive care, and serving as a vital community resource for families.

Compassionate and supportive staffexcellent communication with daily reportsspecialized care for children with special needs
Address
3610 Pipestone Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 559-3946
Bent Tree Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bent Tree Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for the director Ms. Beard's leadership and the caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the center's clean facilities, strong academic curriculum, and nurturing environment that supports children's learning and social-emotional growth. Multiple families report their children feel happy, safe, and prepared for school transitions.

Caring and attentive staffstrong director leadership (Ms. Beard)clean facilities
Address
18273 Vail St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 862-9622
Allen Chapel Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
2146 E Overton Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 374-1350
Kreative Kids Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kreative Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, caring staff—particularly Director Ms. Beverly—clean facilities, and individualized attention to children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-supported, with special recognition for accommodating children with special needs and maintaining excellent teacher-to-child ratios in infant rooms.

Welcoming and kind staffclean and organized facilityDirector Ms. Beve
Address
9664 Walnut St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 234-8810
Precious Kargo Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Precious Kargo Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for responsive, caring staff, clean facilities, and genuine attention to child development and growth. Parents highlight the owners and directors as approachable and willing to address concerns. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong satisfaction with the daycare's culture of treating children like family.

responsive and caring staffclean facilityculturally sensitive education
Address
802 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 948-4951
Glenbrook Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Glenbrook CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the director (Ms. Kelly) and staff for their caring, family-oriented approach. Parents report their children are learning, developing social skills, and enjoying the variety of activities. One review was incomplete, providing no details to assess.

Kind and responsive directorcaring staffstrong communication with parents
Address
1339 N Masters Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 288-0769
Bethel Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
11211 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 348-8375
Richland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Richland Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, well-cared for, and develop strong bonds with teachers. The facility is noted for good communication, safety practices, and affordability.

Caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attendstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
9850 Walnut St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 644-1340
Dealey Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Dealey Child Care Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in developmental activities, and making strong progress in milestones. The center is noted for excellent communication with parents through the My Bright Day app and responsive leadership.

Caring and loving teacherschild development and learning progressclean facility with thorough cleaning procedures
Address
8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 345-6136
Kiddie Korner Private School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kiddie Korner receives mixed reviews. Long-time parents praise the teachers, child development, and friendly staff, while newer parents report serious concerns about staff attitude in the front office and alleged mistreatment and theft in the 2-year-old classroom.

Experienced and caring teacherschild learning and developmentfriendly front office staff
Address
328 W 12th St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 946-3151
Little Creations Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Little Creations Learning Center for its caring, understanding staff and clean, well-maintained facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending, learn effectively, and parents appreciate the reasonable pricing and flexible scheduling options. The center has received particularly positive feedback for supporting children with speech delays and individualizing instruction.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitygood learning outcomes
Address
210 N Prairie Creek Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 216-2100
Pennys Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7440 S Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 707-7430
Candis Creations Private School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

CANDIS CREATIONS PRIVATE SCHOOL receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between experiences. Positive reviews highlight academic development, caring staff, and long-term enrollment satisfaction, while negative reviews cite staff unprofessionalism, poor communication, alleged mistreatment of children, and hygiene concerns.

Academic instruction (lettersnumberswriting)
Address
2846 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 941-2123
Preston Hollow Methodist Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Preston Hollow Methodist CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, who praise the directors Laura and Dana, engaged teachers, child development outcomes, and safe environment. However, some parents report experiences with rude front desk staff and raise concerns about discriminatory treatment based on race/ethnicity and past state violations. Current parents note significant improvements under new management.

Loving and engaged teachersstr
Address
6315 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 369-4630
Wee Can Academy Grant East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Wee Can Academy Grant East has highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise specific teachers and the kindergarten program, numerous parents report serious concerns about staff communication, lack of student care, poor disciplinary practices, and a computer-based learning model that may not suit all students.

Excellent kindergarten teacher (Ms. Rice)dedicated teaching staffstructured academic program
Address
2901 Morgan Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 325-7979
Brighter Day Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Brighter Day Academy received mostly positive feedback from parents who praised the caring and dedicated staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Parents appreciated the flexible hours and felt confident leaving their children in the facility's care. One negative experience involved poor communication regarding a filled enrollment spot.

Caring and friendly staffsafe environmentflexible hours
Address
10453 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 265-8585
Scribbles Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
8025 Umphress Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 398-7400
Little Rascals Academy & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Rascals Academy has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental progress of their children. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate child supervision, unprofessional management, poor communication, hygiene issues, and failure to properly document injuries.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitychildren's developmental progress
Address
5554 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 331-7500
Nexus Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 321-0156
A+ Highpointe Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

A+ Highpointe Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's friendliness, bilingual curriculum (Spanish and English), cleanliness, Christian values, and engaging events. However, negative reviews cite strict pickup time enforcement (6 PM closing), staff attitude changes in the afternoon, and dismissal of a child after two days due to a 5-minute late arrival.

Kid-friendly staffbilingual learning (Spanish and English)clean facility
Address
3211 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 331-7202
For Keeps Sake
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

For Keeps Sake receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Some parents praise Dr. Watson's leadership, staff caring, and children's academic success, while others report serious concerns including alleged mistreatment by staff, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, and insufficient food provision.

Dr. Watson's leadershipcaring and upbeat staffchildren's academic performance and test scores
Address
2520 Martin Luther King Jr Bl, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 421-5337
Imagination Station Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents with enrolled children report satisfaction with caretakers, ease of drop-offs, and pricing. However, multiple reviewers noted unprofessional phone communication and staff rudeness when inquiring about services.

Kind and nice caretakerssmooth drop-off experiencesreasonable prices
Address
7221 Scyene Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 388-8153
Center Of Hope Crystal Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Center of Hope Crystal CDC is a faith-based residential shelter that has helped many families transition from homelessness through comprehensive support programs including counseling, financial literacy classes, and discipleship training. Experiences vary significantly, with many praising the caring staff and life-changing impact, while others criticize the mandatory religious requirements, limited outside access during programs, and lack of post-program housing assistance.

Address
4815 Cass St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 638-2988
Ideal Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

IDEAL DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER in Dallas receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about infant care safety and supervision. While some parents praise individual staff members and report positive experiences, multiple reviews describe serious issues including understaffing in infant rooms, neglect, health problems, and unprofessional management practices.

Kind and caring staff memberspositive long-term experiences for some familiessome teachers dedicated to child development
Address
1000 E Red Bird Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 371-9228
Gran'S Lil' Angels Achievement Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Gran's Lil' Angels has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and family-like environment, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including unexplained bruises, miscommunication about pickups, inappropriate discipline practices, and high pricing.

Caring and loving stafffamily atmosphereexperienced with multiple children across age ranges
Address
6514 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 371-8991

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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.