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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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Kiddie Academy Of Clear Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake receives universally positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility's care quality, communication, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight the camera access, family events, and safe transportation options as key benefits.

Caring and professional teacherscamera access to classroomsstrong communication with parents
Address
11534 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 714-1476
Growing Up Childcare & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9502 Mills Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 599-9067
Kce Champions LLC @ Beta Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 326-5442
Kce Champions LLC @ Iltx-Windmill Lakes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9898 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(817) 271-3526
San Francisco Nativity Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5808 Renwick Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 791-1883
Kidz Rocket
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KIDZ ROCKET for its affordable pricing, clean facilities, and caring, stable staff. Children show academic progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The daycare is noted for accommodating dietary preferences, maintaining low teacher turnover, and providing regular communication with parents.

affordable pricingclean facilitiescaring and professional staff
Address
8610 Synott Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 517-3802
Adventures Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6629 Bellfort St, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 516-9995
True Blessings Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5651 Sheraton Oaks Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 847-1229
A Plus Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5112a Antoine Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 516-9132
Little Learners Lighthouse
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Learners Lighthouse receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the staff for their caring, personalized approach to education and development, with strong emphasis on safety, communication, and creating a family-like environment. Many families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term clients.

Knowledgeable and caring staffpersonalized child developmenteducational focus
Address
5819 W Airport Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 573-7943
Center For Hearing And Speech
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3636 W Dallas St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 523-3633
Horizons Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3346 Frick Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 867-0732
Saint Nicholas School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1920 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 791-9977
Children'S 1st Choice Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3435 Spears Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 440-3171
A Place For Children INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

A PLACE FOR CHILDREN INC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents report their children have thrived emotionally and developmentally during enrollment periods ranging from weeks to three years. The daycare is noted for responsiveness, professional management, and flexible scheduling.

Caring and hands-on staffclean facilityresponsive communication app
Address
12319 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 598-4040
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents universally praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff care, attentiveness, and child development. All reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, responsive communication, and the directors' and teachers' dedication to individual children's growth and transitions. Multiple parents emphasize feeling peace of mind and recommend the center highly.

Caring and loving staffresponsive communicationchild development and learning progress
Address
937 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 464-1625
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School Houston for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and engaging curricula. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily, and parents appreciate strong communication and responsiveness from management. The facility is described as spacious with multiple playgrounds and well-structured programming.

Warm and caring staffclean and spacious facilitiesstrong parent-child communication
Address
3655 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 819-6750
Life Time Fitness Camps
Child Daycare & Preschools

This appears to be a fitness center, not a daycare. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, equipment, and exceptional staff across all departments including fitness classes, personal training, stretch services, and front desk/concierge teams. Members report feeling welcomed, supported, and part of a caring community.

Clean and well-equipped facilityfriendly and professional staffknowledgeable and caring instructors and trainers
Address
815 Town And Country Ln, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 464-1200
Firefly Dual Language Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8510 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 987-1005
Family Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14718 Woodford Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 455-4483
Kidz R Uz Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12010 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 444-4399
Toddler House INC No 4
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Toddler House Inc No 4 for exceptional care and educational quality. Director Ms. Veronica and her long-tenured staff are highlighted as caring, professional, and responsive to parent concerns. Children show strong academic progress, good social development, and genuine enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Ms. Veronica's leadership and responsivenesslong-term staff retention (10+ years)
Address
2215 W 34th St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 681-3422
Life Support Development Ministry Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4702 Ireland St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 633-7463
Creme De La Creme
Child Daycare & Preschools

Creme de la Creme Houston receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with teachers providing individualized attention and open communication. The facility is well-maintained and offers enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, STEM, and Spanish programs.

Caring and loving staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsexcellent communication with parents
Address
1400 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 655-7682
Grace School Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10221 Ella Lee Ln, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 782-4421
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Houston for its caring and knowledgeable staff, clean facility, and ability to support children with behavioral and developmental needs. The center offers school transportation, school holiday care, structured curriculum, and activities that help children thrive academically and socially. Leadership under Director Ms. Rosa receives particular recognition for being responsive and supportive to families.

Caring and passionate staffclean facilityknowledgeable teachers
Address
17527 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 859-1465
Five Star Montessori -Kingsland Fsms LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Five Star Montessori-Kingsland receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and Montessori-based learning approach. Parents report their children show significant academic and developmental growth, improved happiness, and strong preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and maintaining excellent communication with families.

Caring and patient teachersclean and organized facilityMontessori hands-on learning approach
Address
18200 Kingsland Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 578-1616
St. Marks Episcopal School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3816 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 667-7030
Cadence Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14455 Grisby Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 556-8505
Montessori School Of Downtown & Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4510 Caroline St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 520-6801

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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.