Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dallas, TX
Compare 265 child daycare & preschools in Dallas. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dallas, Texas at a glance
- Programs
- 265
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,676
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 117
Dallas has 265 licensed child daycare & preschools with 2,676 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.117 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 75218 (avg 4.9 stars), while 75238 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Happy House Daycare Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 2East Dallas Development Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 3Neighborhood Christian Learning Center Of Dallas INC4.79 score5(19)
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 - 4Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 5Oak Gardens Academy4.72 score4.9(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 - 6Swiss Learning Center4.72 score4.9(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 - 7Little Texans Academy4.71 score5(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 - 8Lake Highlands Baptist Church4.69 score5(11)
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 - 9Good Shepherd Ep Church Parents Day Out4.69 score5(11)
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 - 10Life After School @ Lake Highlands Baptist Church4.69 score5(11)
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.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 235 daycares with Google ratings in Dallas
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,676 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Dallas, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dallas zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75218 | 8 | 4.9 | 4 | |
| 75229 | 11 | 4.8 | 6 | |
| 75248 | 5 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 75206 | 11 | 4.66 | 6 | |
| 75205 | 5 | 4.65 | 3 | |
| 75238 | 14 | 4.6 | 6 | |
| 75230 | 12 | 4.58 | 5 | |
| 75204 | 7 | 4.58 | 2 | |
| 75287 | 6 | 4.55 | 2 | |
| 75211 | 7 | 4.54 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dallas (12–999 children)
Small
up to 30 children
18
Medium
31–75 children
116
Large
76–150 children
133
Very Large
150+ children
73
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dallas based on parent reviews
Happy House Daycare Center
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.
East Dallas Development Center
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.
Neighborhood Christian Learning Center Of Dallas INC
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.
Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center
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.
Oak Gardens Academy
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.
Swiss Learning Center
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dallas, Texas
Dallas offers a robust selection of 265 childcare and preschool facilities, catering to a wide variety of parenting needs and schedules. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and safe spaces as the primary reasons their children enjoy attending these centers. For those prioritizing high satisfaction, the 75233 zip code stands out with the highest average rating across its local options.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dallas have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 235 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.68 stars. Our analysis covers 2,676 parent reviews. Parents in Dallas most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, children enjoy attending, and safe environment.
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
Showing 265 results
- Address
- 11600 Welch Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 360-6551
- Address
- 1227 N Masters Dr, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (469) 235-0917
Heavenly Christian Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and clean, safe facility. Parents highlight the quality Pre-K program, educational activities, and additional offerings like free gymnastics and field trips.
- Address
- 11421 Shiloh Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 681-7545
- Address
- 1601 Oates Dr, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 324-5580
- Address
- 915 W 9th St, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 941-9717
Parents describe the administration and teachers as highly professional, affectionate, and dedicated to daily learning, though one reviewer alleges discrimination. Feedback highlights specific staff members for their care, communication, and personalized materials, while a single negative review cites racial bias.
- Address
- 4231 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 526-0220
- Address
- 7335 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 348-6276
- Address
- 4621 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 584-2361
- Address
- 9555 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 361-8024
Parents consistently praise Spanish Schoolhouse North Dallas for its warm, dedicated staff and bilingual curriculum. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically, with notable Spanish language development and smooth transitions to school. The facility maintains small class sizes, structured activities, and a positive, welcoming environment.
- Address
- 15765 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 716-2054
- Address
- 13630 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (469) 593-7419
Parents express strong satisfaction with the childcare environment and educational value, with one noting their daughter's enjoyment. Conversely, other feedback highlights operational issues, including unresponsive phone lines and a general sense of mediocrity.
- Address
- 4539 Munger Ave, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 823-7273
- Address
- 5909 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 208-4967
- Address
- 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 706-9571
- Address
- 11307 Jupiter Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 484-8705
- Address
- 3000 Hillbrook St, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 725-4116
- Address
- 5505 S Polk St, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (469) 682-7123
- Address
- 4101 Sigma Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 852-8768
- Address
- 6210 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 821-9466
- Address
- 4710 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 333-2147
- Address
- 7500 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 708-7402
- Address
- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (214) 421-5221
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring, warm staff and clean, organized environment. Children show strong attachment to the center and demonstrate developmental progress. Parents appreciate daily communication, responsive staff, and easy transitions for new students.
- Address
- 15610 Spring Creek Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 404-9020
- Address
- 18011 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 248-3032
- Address
- 6921 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX
- Phone
- (972) 964-0090
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 265 facilities
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- Church Daycare — 14 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 46 facilities