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791 Child Daycare & Preschools in Houston, Texas

Browse all 791 child daycare & preschools in Houston, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Houston

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
    Loving Family Daycare
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9437 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Loving Family Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's expertise, warmth, and genuine care. Parents appreciate the family-like environment, professional communication through daily photos/videos, and developmental progress their children make. The facility is described as clean, reasonably priced, and offering services like transportation and flexible meal options.

    Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereprofessional daily communication with photos/videosclean facility
  2. 2

    14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Northwood Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori center in Houston with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the authenticity of the Montessori approach, well-trained staff, thoughtfully prepared environment, and significant developmental progress in their children.

    AMI accreditation and trained teacherscalm and nurturing environmentfocus on independence and confidencestrong teacher-student ratios
  3. 3

    1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

    Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality educationclean facility
  4. 4
    Little Stars Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.

    Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learningexcellent daily communication with parents (updates
  5. 5

    7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.

    Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facilityplay-based learning approach
  6. 6

    3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.

    caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attendclean and beautiful facility
  7. 7
    D.D.T Academy LLC
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    2720 Westerland Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    D.D.T Academy LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, the clean and safe facility, excellent communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Children show measurable developmental progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

    Caring and professional staffOwner Ms. Abby actively presentClean and well-organized facilitySafe environment
  8. 8

    8021 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Parents consistently praise Discovering Me Academy for its welcoming, professional staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment that supports child development. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the communication app that keeps them updated daily. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting affordability and personalized care.

    Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong child development outcomesdaily communication app with photos and updates
  9. 9

    8702 Lipan Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Blossom Heights is a highly regarded play-based preschool in Houston known for its outdoor-focused curriculum and child-centered philosophy. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, the magical learning environment, and the school's emphasis on exploration and social-emotional development. Multiple families have chosen to stay enrolled for several years and recommend it as the best childcare option in the area.

    Play-based learningextensive outdoor timechild-centered approachrespectful teaching staff
  10. 10

    5200 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 135 children

    Westbury Methodist Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with 10 five-star reviews praising the caring, engaged teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, strong child development outcomes, and well-organized leadership under Director Mrs. Joseph. Families report high satisfaction whether children attend for one year or multiple years.

    Caring and engaged teachersplay-based learning approachstrong communication with parentsvariety of activities (music

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Houston based on parent reviews

Loving Family Daycare

5(20)

9437 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX

Loving Family Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's expertise, warmth, and genuine care. Parents appreciate the family-like environment, professional communication through daily photos/videos, and developmental progress their children make. The facility is described as clean, reasonably priced, and offering services like transportation and flexible meal options.

Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereprofessional daily communication with photos/videos

Northwood Montessori School

5(20)

14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX

Northwood Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori center in Houston with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the authenticity of the Montessori approach, well-trained staff, thoughtfully prepared environment, and significant developmental progress in their children.

AMI accreditation and trained teacherscalm and nurturing environmentfocus on independence and confidence

Ymca After School@Small Steps #1

5(20)

1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX

Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality education

Little Stars Academy

5(20)

17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX

The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.

Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learning

Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center

5(20)

7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX

Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.

Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facility

My Children'S Choice Academy

5(20)

3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX

My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.

caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attend

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Houston, Texas

There are 791 child daycare & preschools in Houston, Texas, making up 82% of the 959 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 Houston, 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 Houston

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Precious Jewels Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Precious Jewels Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's patience, kindness, and attentiveness to children of all ages. Parents consistently highlight competitive pricing, cleanliness, and a family-oriented atmosphere. One review raised concerns about property maintenance standards.

Patient and kind staffexperienced caregiverscompetitive pricing
Address
5531 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 934-8910
Abc 123 A Cat A Me
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
10914 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 733-8365
Little Angel'S School Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Angel's School of Learning for its loving, caring staff led by Ms. Angel, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility maintains a clean, structured learning environment where children feel welcomed and well-cared for, with many families staying enrolled for years.

Loving and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereclean facility
Address
17315 Fm 529 Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 856-9944
Academic Academy Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Academic Academy Christian Child Care Center for its caring, engaged staff who treat children with genuine love and attention. Children are reported to be happy, well-engaged, and learning academics like letters, numbers, and colors in preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as clean and organized, with meals provided and flexible scheduling options.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
11948 Gloger St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 219-3636
Bertha Alyce Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bertha Alyce Center receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, Jewish educational focus, and enrichment programs like gymnastics and swimming. However, some parents report significant operational issues including chronic teacher tardiness, poor parent communication systems, lack of provided meals, inconsistent hygiene practices, and inadequate support for potty training.

welcoming communitynurturing and attenti
Address
5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 551-7200
Happy Times Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Happy Times Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents highlight the strong communication through daily updates and photos, structured educational curriculum that balances learning with play, and reasonable pricing. The daycare has notably improved under new management with facility upgrades and enhanced programming.

caring and attentive teachersclean facilityda
Address
1532 W 25th St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 426-5678
Kaleidoscope Kids Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Twinkle Wonders School of Learning (note: reviews reference this name, not the listed center name) as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a clean, safe facility. The center is commended for its structured curriculum, engaging activities, excellent parent communication, and supportive ownership. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth and development.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitystructured curriculum with educational and outdoor activities
Address
5750 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 664-8794
Kids 'R' People 2 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids R People 2 Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional attachment to teachers, and parents consistently report feeling secure and confident in the center's care. The director and administrative team receive particular praise for their welcoming approach and responsiveness to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2725 Reed Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 264-7575
Big Dreams Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Big Dreams Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring staff, hands-on owner/director, strong academic curriculum, and live camera access as key strengths. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and are consistently happy to attend.

Attentive and caring staffhands-on owner and director involvementlive camera app access to observe children
Address
10904 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 464-2500
Discovery Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Discovery Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff. Parents highlight the small class sizes, individualized attention, responsive ownership, and play-based curriculum that supports both academic and social-emotional development. Children reportedly thrive in this nurturing environment where they feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.

Caring and patient staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
6400 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 365-2378
Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning Center is praised as a valuable community resource offering bilingual services in Spanish and English. The facility features a nice campus with green space and well-maintained buildings. However, reviews highlight concerns about staff professionalism and customer service responsiveness.

Bilingual services (Spanish and English)community-focusednice campus with green space
Address
7901 Westview Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 461-5535
Starting Point Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Starting Point Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, comprehensive curriculum, inclusive environment for children with special needs, and diverse activities. The facility is described as clean, affordable, and highly accommodating to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffinclusive environment for children with disabilities and autism spectrum disordercomprehensive meals provided
Address
11025 Ranchstone Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 970-2125
Bright Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bright Stars Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising patient and caring staff, effective educational programs, and clean facilities. However, one serious allegation of physical discipline by a staff member has been reported and warrants attention.

Patient and supportive teacherseffective pre-K curriculumearly potty training instruction
Address
712 E Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 695-8994
Genesis Learning Center - Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Genesis Learning Center Downtown receives mostly positive reviews praising the owner's interpersonal skills, caring staff, and academic instruction. However, two negative reviews cite communication issues, inadequate staffing ratios, and arbitrary school closures due to low enrollment.

Caring and skilled staffexcellent owner-student relationshipsstrong academic curriculum
Address
2819 Caroline St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 658-0508
Kidz Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kidz Kampus Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, safe and clean environment, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for.

caring and nurturing staffprofessional and knowledgeable teacherssafe and clean environment
Address
13630 Beamer Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 672-8706
Right Steps Childcare & Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Right Steps Childcare & Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, strong developmental progress, and excellent communication. Parents consistently mention their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving academically and behaviorally. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, structured environment, and family-oriented approach.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentschild development and academic progress
Address
17190 Beaver Springs Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 666-8982
Primrose School Of Upper Kirby
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Upper Kirby for its warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with families highlighting excellent teacher-child relationships, strong curriculum, cleanliness, and a chef-prepared meals program. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm welcoming environmentclean facilities
Address
3001 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 522-6700
Janices Child Care L C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Janice's Child Care as a loving, family-oriented facility with caring staff who provide individual attention and quality instruction. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term relationships with the center, noting their children's strong academic preparation and emotional development. The facility is recommended for children of all ages from infants through school-age.

Caring and trustworthy staffindividual attention to each childstrong academic instruction
Address
13429 Bandera St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 451-3462
Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents report that staff treat children with genuine care and compassion, children are happy and engaged, and the center accommodates special needs and individual learning styles effectively. One incident involved a parent's disruptive behavior that resulted in termination of service.

Caring and compassionate staffchildren are happy and reluctant to leavedirector and teach
Address
9755 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 568-4700
Esperanza School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Esperanza School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced teaching staff, strong sense of community, and quality outdoor facilities as key strengths. The school is recommended for its balanced curriculum, engaging activities, and warm, supportive environment.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong community engagement with family events and playdateslarge outdoor play areas with age-appropriate spaces
Address
1100 Roy St, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 308-1930
Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. The center is noted for individualized attention, patient teaching, and making children feel loved and secure. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction and strong emotional connections between staff and children.

Compassionate and dedicated staffpatient and loving careindividualized attention to each child
Address
12289 W Houston Center Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 589-7000
Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Attitude Respect N Manners Learning Center for caring, compassionate staff who treat children like their own. The center is noted for individualized attention, play-based learning, nutritious meals, and strong relationships between staff and families. One incident was documented involving a parent's disruptive behavior that resulted in service termination.

Compassionate and patient staffindividualized child attentionwarm and nurturing
Address
6612a Hornwood Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 271-0357
Kids Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kids Learning Academy as a safe, caring facility with excellent staff who foster child development and happiness. The daycare is noted for its bilingual education (Spanish instruction), reasonable pricing, cleanliness, nutritious meals, and engaging activities. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially during their time there.

Safe environmentcaring and professional staffSpanish language instruction
Address
9101 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 783-1881
Tiny Feet Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Tiny Feet Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for their individual attention, professionalism, and caring approach to child development. Parents report noticeable improvements in their children's social skills, behavior, and potty training, with the facility noted for small group sizes and extended after-school services. One negative comment addresses registration fees.

caring and professional staffsmall group sizesindividual child development focus
Address
11360 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 531-0800
Lil One'S Daycare Emporium
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Lil One's Daycare Emporium receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging activities, caring staff, and developmental support. Parents highlight the center's welcoming environment, affordability, and effectiveness in supporting children with special needs, particularly autism. Multiple parents report noticeable developmental progress and strong communication from leadership.

Engaging summer activities and field tripsrespectful and kind staffpersonalized care for children with autism
Address
5802 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 883-7079
Happy Days Academy & Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Happy Days Academy & Childcare LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in activities, and well-communicated with regarding incidents and closures. The center serves ages newborn to 12 years with flexible hours until 6:30 PM.

Friendly and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesgood communication with parents
Address
14449 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 893-8866
A La Chateau Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A LA CHATEAU CENTER INC receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and child safety alongside positive feedback about learning activities. Parents report excellent academic progress and engaging activities from some staff, but serious allegations include physical discipline, verbal mistreatment, and unprofessional behavior toward children. The facility appears to have faced state investigation regarding abuse claims.

Professional and caring
Address
6955 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 520-0165
San Jacinto College North Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This facility listing appears to be incorrectly labeled as a children's daycare center; the reviews are actually for San Jacinto College North, a community college campus in Houston. Reviews are mixed, with praise for helpful staff, beautiful campus facilities, and quality instruction in some programs, but significant complaints about inconsistent customer service quality, long wait times for advising, and unprofessional behavior from some staff members.

Helpful and
Address
5800 Uvalde Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 459-7109
Angels World Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Angels World Childcare Center for exceptional staff dedication, individualized child development, and strong family-like relationships. The center is recognized for rigorous safety and hygiene protocols, nutritious home-cooked meals, and going beyond standard daycare to provide educational enrichment and emotional support to both children and parents.

Highly trained and compassionate staffstrong safety and hygiene protocolseducational
Address
13390 Jones Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 955-8288
Kids Arena INC. Dba Kids Arena Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kids Arena Academy for its caring, attentive staff and family-like environment. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, affordable pricing, and the facility's partnership with HISD for Pre-K programs. Children reportedly adapt well and show strong academic, social, and emotional growth.

Caring and compassionate staffconstant parent-teacher communicationclean and friendly environment
Address
8373 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 777-0228

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Frequently asked questions

There are 791 child daycare & preschools daycares in Houston, Texas, out of 959 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 Houston, 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
Houston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 791 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 58 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 25 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 85 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 Houston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Houston 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.