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3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Gilmer, Texas

Browse all 3 child daycare & preschools in Gilmer, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gilmer

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
    Little Steps Learning Center
    4.54 score
    4.7(17)

    1392 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

    Little Steps Learning Center (Gilmer KinderCare) receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show positive developmental growth and eagerness to attend.

    Warm and caring staffattentive to individual needsclean and well-organized facilityengaging educational activities
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    First Baptist Church Cdc
    3 score
    2.5(10)

    217 W Cass St, Gilmer, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 176 children

    First Baptist Church CDC in Gilmer, Texas has sharply divided reviews. Positive reviewers praise the clean facility, caring staff, strong communication, and improved management, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staffing shortages, bullying, and poor incident reporting.

    Clean facilitycaring and upbeat staffgood parent-child communication via appnew management improvements

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gilmer based on parent reviews

Little Steps Learning Center

4.7(17)

1392 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX

Little Steps Learning Center (Gilmer KinderCare) receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show positive developmental growth and eagerness to attend.

Warm and caring staffattentive to individual needsclean and well-organized facility

Just Kids

3.5(2)

7819 Gardenia Rd, Gilmer, TX

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Gilmer, Texas

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Gilmer, Texas, making up 75% of the 4 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 Gilmer, 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 Gilmer

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Little Steps Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Steps Learning Center (Gilmer KinderCare) receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show positive developmental growth and eagerness to attend.

Warm and caring staffattentive to individual needsclean and well-organized facility
Address
1392 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX
Phone
(903) 843-9768
Just Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
7819 Gardenia Rd, Gilmer, TX
Phone
(903) 801-0462
Sweet Pea'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8234 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX
Phone
(903) 725-0792

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gilmer, Texas, out of 4 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 Gilmer, 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
Gilmer offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Gilmer for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gilmer 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.