
Browse all 265 child daycare & preschools in Dallas, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in Dallas based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cuddly Kids receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the owner Merci and staff for their caring, responsive approach and safe facility. Parents highlight the center's flexibility with hourly and weekly rates, individual attention to children's needs, and welcoming environment. One parent raised concerns about curriculum structure, food quality, and nap accommodations in the infant room, though they noted this was several months prior.
Aisha's Learning Center has received mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns. While a few parents noted positive experiences, the majority reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, unsafe practices with infants, poor communication about feeding and care, frequent illness, and incidents of biting with attempts to conceal them.
Lil' Wiggy's Christian Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, communication, religious education, and child development. However, two serious negative reviews raise critical safety concerns, including inadequate meal portions and a severe incident where a child was left unsupervised and alone at closing.
Lil Wiggys Christian Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, religious education, reliable school pickups, and child development. However, two serious complaints allege inadequate meal nutrition and a critical incident involving a child left unsupervised and alone at closing.
The Family Place Child Development Center is a Dallas-based organization that provides crisis support, counseling, case management, and emergency housing services for families experiencing domestic violence and trauma. Reviews are highly polarized, with some clients praising compassionate staff and life-changing support, while others report serious concerns about communication, staff conduct, medication management, and safety protocols.
Destiny Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, long-term relationships, educational activities, and spiritual instruction. Negative reviewers report inadequate supervision, billing issues, health concerns, and safety incidents.
Red Bird Learning Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns overshadowing some positive feedback. While some parents praise the staff's friendliness, professionalism, and cleanliness, multiple parents report serious issues including inadequate child care, mishandling of medical conditions, lost belongings, poor staff behavior, and problematic billing practices. A critical issue raised is the center's status as a religious institution that does not comply with AD
Stepping Stones Early CDC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, caring environment, and 24-hour availability. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff inexperience, physical discipline allegations, understaffing, and curriculum not being implemented as promised.
Stepping Stones receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive staff, developmental support, and caring environment. Director Ms. White and teacher Ms. Debra are frequently mentioned as exceptional. One parent reported a serious supervision concern during an off-site field trip to Kidzania.
Stepping Stones Early Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the staff, caring environment, and 24-hour availability. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff inexperience, inconsistent curriculum implementation, and safety incidents.
Pat's Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the loving environment, educational activities, and staff support over multi-year enrollments. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate behavior management, alleged inappropriate staff conduct, high turnover in pricing, and director dismissiveness toward parent concerns.
Jeanette's Little Haven Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with significant safety and behavioral concerns. Several parents report positive experiences with caring staff and their children's happiness, but multiple serious complaints include physical discipline, unsanitary conditions, staff rudeness, lack of parental access, security issues, and alleged discrimination against children with special needs.
Jeanette's Little Haven has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents about staff care and organization, but serious allegations from others regarding staff conduct, facility cleanliness, safety concerns, and discrimination against children with special needs. Multiple parents reported negative experiences with specific staff members and inadequate supervision.
Sherandas Playhouse II has overwhelmingly negative reviews with serious safety and professionalism concerns. One parent reported positive experiences with patient staff, but eight other reviews describe unprofessional staff, alleged physical abuse, poor facility conditions, communication failures, and safety issues.
KIDZ KOLLEGE receives highly polarized reviews with significant safety and quality concerns. While a small group of satisfied parents praise the staff's kindness and extended hours, multiple reviewers report serious issues including poor hygiene, unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child care practices, and alleged physical mistreatment of children.
Kiddie Kare receives highly polarized reviews with significant safety and cleanliness concerns. Positive reviews praise the family-owned atmosphere and staff care, while negative reviews cite dirty conditions, unprofessional behavior, child injuries, and emotional distress. Prospective families should exercise caution given the serious allegations.
Parents report serious concerns about A Christian Academy, citing poor supervision, inappropriate staff behavior, and unprofessional management. Multiple reviewers describe staff as rude and dismissive, with allegations of dishonesty regarding student belongings. The facility's Christian affiliation is criticized as misleading given the negative experiences reported.
Parents report consistently negative experiences at Annette's Day Care Center Too, citing rude and unprofessional staff, poor child care practices, lack of communication about feeding/care issues, and high weekend pricing. Multiple reviewers express serious safety and supervision concerns and strongly advise against enrolling children at this facility.
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring, attentive staff and positive learning environment. Multiple reviews highlight the director and teachers by name for their compassion and professionalism. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and showing academic and emotional growth.
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