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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Gun Barrel City, TX

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Gun Barrel City. Average rating: 3.85/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gun Barrel City, Texas at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.85/5
Parent reviews
43
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Gun Barrel City has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 43 parent reviews averaging 3.85/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gun Barrel City

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
    First Baptist Church Gun Barrel City Childcare Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    522 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 85 children

    This is a religious facility that serves as both a church and childcare center. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, loving atmosphere and friendly staff. The facility is noted as clean with engaged teachers who maintain a calm, professional demeanor.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentclean facilitycaring and calm staffprograms for all ages
  2. 2
    Little Beginnings Childcare
    4.23 score
    4.3(17)

    2611 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Little Beginnings Childcare in Gun Barrel City receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Director Linda, strong communication, educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Children show developmental progress, enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling secure leaving their children in the facility's care.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent commu

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Gun Barrel City

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Gun Barrel City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.53avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gun Barrel City (68–122 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gun Barrel City based on parent reviews

Little Beginnings Childcare

4.3(17)

2611 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX

Little Beginnings Childcare in Gun Barrel City receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Director Linda, strong communication, educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Children show developmental progress, enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling secure leaving their children in the facility's care.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent commu

St Peter Lutheran Preschool

3(2)

130 Luther Ln, Gun Barrel City, TX

The Learning Express Station 2

3.3(4)

228 Harbor Point Rd, Gun Barrel City, TX

One parent describes a deeply supportive environment where staff are viewed as family and the director is accommodating, while another review highlights the generally great staff. Conversely, a separate account reports serious safety concerns regarding physical injuries and insufficient supervision.

staff treated children like familydirector was hands-on and understandingpayments and pickup issues were handled well

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Daycare types in Gun Barrel City

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Gun Barrel City, Texas

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Gun Barrel City, 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Gun Barrel City have an average rating of 3.85 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 43 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City

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Little Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Beginnings Childcare in Gun Barrel City receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Director Linda, strong communication, educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Children show developmental progress, enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling secure leaving their children in the facility's care.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent commu
Address
2611 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX
Phone
(903) 887-5428
The Learning Express Station 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent describes a deeply supportive environment where staff are viewed as family and the director is accommodating, while another review highlights the generally great staff. Conversely, a separate account reports serious safety concerns regarding physical injuries and insufficient supervision.

staff treated children like familydirector was hands-on and understandingpayments and pickup issues were handled well
Address
228 Harbor Point Rd, Gun Barrel City, TX
Phone
(903) 880-0020
St Peter Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
130 Luther Ln, Gun Barrel City, TX
Phone
(903) 887-5077

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gun Barrel City, Texas, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Gun Barrel City have an average Google rating of 3.85 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gun Barrel City, 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
Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gun Barrel City 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.