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.
- 1Loving Family Daycare4.8 score5(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 - 2Northwood Montessori School4.8 score5(20)
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 - 3Ymca After School@Small Steps #14.8 score5(20)
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 - 4Little Stars Academy4.8 score5(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 - 5Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 6My Children'S Choice Academy4.8 score5(20)
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 - 7D.D.T Academy LLC4.8 score5(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 - 8Discovering Me Academy LLC4.8 score5(20)
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 - 9Blossom Heights Child Development Center4.78 score5(18)
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 - 10Westbury Methodist Day School4.75 score5(15)
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
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Highest rated daycares in Houston based on parent reviews
Loving Family Daycare
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.
Northwood Montessori School
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.
Ymca After School@Small Steps #1
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.
Little Stars Academy
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.
Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center
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.
My Children'S Choice Academy
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.
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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.
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The Goddard School Energy Corridor in Houston receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong communication, nurturing environment, and visible child development across multiple years of enrollment.
- Address
- 1720 Crescent Plaza Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 596-0300
Creative Care Children's School on Kempwood receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and safe environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning significantly.
- Address
- 9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 462-8058
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- 5929 Mohawk St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 449-5098
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- 7411 Crestmont St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 643-1409
Parents consistently praise KinderCare No 802 in Houston for its caring staff, safe environment, and educational programming. The center excels at communication through its app and maintains strong relationships with families. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show developmental progress across academic and social skills.
- Address
- 14614 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 451-1003
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- 14600 Gladebrook Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 537-9090
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- 1921 Johanna Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 682-1661
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- 3738 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 491-0603
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- 6815 Rustic St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 718-7995
The Childhood Center in Houston receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment that supports children's development from infancy through pre-K. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in safe hands and highlight the center's low staff turnover and strong sense of community.
- Address
- 3701 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 622-5439
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- 9829 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 272-3274
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- 13277 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 448-1330
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its exceptional staff, caring teachers, and nurturing environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate strong communication from management. The facility is frequently recommended to other families in the Houston area.
- Address
- 4422 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 461-1822
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- 7900 Cambridge St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 500-8454
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- 1443 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 894-1667
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- 7425 Martin Luther King Jr Bl, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 643-8555
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- 5154 E Beltway 8, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 457-1474
- Address
- 8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 461-0835
Note: Reviews provided are for the YMCA facility itself, not specifically the Early Childhood Program (ECP) daycare. Reviewers praise the YMCA's clean facilities, diverse amenities (pool, fitness equipment, basketball courts), affordable family memberships, and friendly staff. Child watch/daycare services are mentioned positively as enabling parents to work out worry-free.
- Address
- 1234 W 34th St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 869-3378
- Address
- 11950 Louetta Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 655-8111
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- 12707 Queensbury Ln, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 827-7292
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- 10711 Kipp Way, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 230-0548
Creative Learning Academy-Rice Village receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the nurturing staff, small class sizes, quality curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. One reviewer expressed concerns about infant care qualifications.
- Address
- 2502 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 516-8355
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- 444a Maxey Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 884-1672
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- 6221 Main St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (832) 831-6843
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- 11214 Plainfield St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (346) 240-9292
- Address
- 4837 Wilmington St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 485-5950
- Address
- 10101 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 501-0905
- Address
- 3618 Stassen St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 734-0610
- Address
- 2605 Potomac Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 772-6161
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