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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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All Stars Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

All Stars Day Care & Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as the best daycare option in the area. Parents consistently highlight the caring, family-like environment created by owner Miss Tanya and her staff, noting their children are happy, well-maintained, and prepared for kindergarten.

Compassionate and understanding stafffamily-like treatment of childrenclean facility
Address
917d Greens Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 872-1916
Gonzales Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gonzales Day Care is a family-run center in Houston with consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, home-like environment and caring staff. Parents report their children form strong attachments to teachers and feel safe and well-cared for. One parent reported issues with teaching qualifications in the preschool classroom and an unresolved billing dispute over a 30-day cancellation policy that was not clearly communicated upfront.

Loving and caring staff with long tenurehome-like atmosphereindividual attention to children
Address
839 Rutland St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 864-8862
Southbelt Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Cornerstone Learning Academy (note: reviews reference Cornerstone, not Southbelt Montessori as listed) as a safe, nurturing environment with caring staff. Children show developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating the communication tools and responsive leadership. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong infant and toddler care programs.

Caring and attentive staffdevelopmental progress in childrenstrong communication via app with daily updates
Address
12495 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 484-7222
Happiness Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
9626 Court Glen Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 933-0007
Wesley Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wesley Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the Christian values, caring teachers, small class sizes, safe campus, and strong community atmosphere. One dissenting review cites academic concerns, outdated materials, and high staff turnover. Overall, the center is highly regarded for its individualized instruction and nurturing environment.

Christian values and environmentcaring and respectful teachersweekly feedback
Address
10570 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 266-3341
Doris Gardner Ratliff Ctr For Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews appear to be mismatched to this daycare listing, as they exclusively reference Brentwood Baptist Church and its pastor/worship services rather than childcare services at Doris Gardner Ratliff Center. No actual daycare facility reviews are present in the data.

None mentioned for daycare services
Address
13033 Landmark St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 852-1470
Lil Harvard First Step Private Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
12609 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 981-6753
Kids Unlimited Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kids Unlimited/Changee Academy as one of the best daycares in Houston, highlighting the director's caring leadership, clean facility, and strong curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress, happiness, and engagement with staff who treat them like family.

Excellent director and staffclean and pleasant facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
12766 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 580-5437
Chapelwood United Methodist Sc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews discuss church services at Chapelwood United Methodist, including traditional and contemporary worship services, recovery programs, and community fellowship. No reviews evaluate the daycare's educational programs, staff, or child care services.

Welcoming atmospherequality sermonsdiverse worship service options
Address
11140 Greenbay St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 465-4657
Faith Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Faith Kidz is highly rated by most parents who praise the caring staff, effective communication through their app, Christian-based curriculum, and visible child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about unreported injuries, facility conditions, and dismissal after raising safety issues.

caring and patient staffdaily communication app with updatesstrong curriculum and learning outcomes
Address
3831 W Fuqua St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 433-3880
Little Scholars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Scholars Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, safe and clean facility, engaging daily activities, and strong communication. Children are reported to be happy, well-fed, and making developmental progress.

Warm and caring staffattentive teachersclean facility
Address
14043 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 496-5437
Key Concepts Kan Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
14001 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 301-3602
Julia C Hester House INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Julia C Hester House Inc is a community center with over 100 years of history offering programs for children and seniors. Reviews highlight excellent staff, diverse activities, and a welcoming atmosphere. The facility is praised for its professional instructors and strong community impact.

Professional and caring staffvariety of activities (swimmingwater aerobics
Address
2020 Solo St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 672-2573
Hearts Home Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Hearts Home Early Learning (also referenced as Guidepost Montessori) is a Montessori-based center in Houston with exceptional staff and leadership. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the teachers' dedication, warm environment, and visible child development. Parents consistently report children are excited to attend, feel safe and loved, and demonstrate measurable learning gains.

Montessori curriculum and materialscaring and patient teachersstrong leadership
Address
1331 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 784-2559
Bell'S Little Angels Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Bell's Little Angels as a loving, professional, family-run daycare with strong educational focus and excellent care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting happy, well-adjusted children and dedicated staff. Parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety features like camera access, and enriching activities.

Camera access to classroomsloving and attentive staffclean facility
Address
911 Gemini St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 480-5437
Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy #2 for its safe, clean, and nurturing environment with caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning activities, and well-cared for with regular communication to parents through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for accommodating individual needs and building strong relationships with children and families.

Safe and clean facilitycaring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
11003 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 895-6760
Little Stars Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Stars Child Care in Houston receives consistently excellent feedback from parents and visitors. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, attentive staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and strong leadership from the director. Parents express high confidence in their children's safety, learning, and happiness at the center.

Attentive and caring staffDirector Mrs. Sally's involvement and responsivenessClean facility
Address
14434 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 530-4500
Discovery Kids Academy Of Greater Houston
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication through regular updates, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.

Passionate and loving staffexcellent parent communication with photo updatessmall class sizes
Address
5200 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 561-2421
Academic Romper Room Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Academic Romper Room receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and nurturing staff, clean environment, strong communication, developmental support, and family-like atmosphere that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Loving and attentive staffclean facilitystrong parent-staff communication
Address
13712 Walters Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 444-0448
All Beautiful Children Enrichment Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

All Beautiful Children Enrichment Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and professional staff led by Dr. Cooks. Parents report strong academic development, a home-like atmosphere, and children who are excited to attend. The facility is noted for cleanliness, engaging daily activities, and personalized attention to each child.

Caring and professional staffstrong early academic learning (colorsnumbers
Address
12805 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 264-6733
Camp Innovation INC. @ Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, not the daycare center Camp Innovation Inc. The reviews praise the church's beauty, history, and spiritual atmosphere rather than evaluating daycare services.

Historic landmarkbeautiful architecture and altarclean facility
Address
2405 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 859-6656
Tanglewood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tanglewood Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of teaching, balance of fun and learning, and helpful staff. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending, and make strong academic and social progress. The facility is popular and has a waitlist.

Excellent teachersstrong academic progresschild happiness and engagement
Address
1900 Bering Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 977-4007
Little Thinkers Of West Oaks, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Thinkers of West Oaks receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, effective communication, bilingual education program, and director Norma's accommodating approach to individual child needs. Children show improvements in independence, sociability, and speech development.

Caring and engaging staffstrong communication from directorbilingual English/Spanish instruction
Address
2933 Westhollow Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 578-6787
Creative Connections Children'S Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Connections Children's Center #2 for its warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. The facility is noted for maintaining cleanliness, organization, and a strong balance between structured learning and creative play. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences over years of enrollment.

Warm and welcoming directors (Karla and Ana)attentive and caring staffclean and well-organized facility
Address
14659 Beechnut St, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 741-1612
Bright Minds Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bright Minds Montessori receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents praise the dedicated, caring staff, structured Montessori curriculum, and significant developmental progress children make in academics, social skills, and confidence. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and offering strong communication through daily updates.

Experienced and caring staffMontessori curriculum with academics (readingmath
Address
14720 Fm 529 Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 469-2085
Central Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Central Montessori School receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who praise the passionate teaching staff, comprehensive curriculum, and child-centered learning approach. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, reasonable pricing compared to competitors, and enrichment programs including language instruction and free violin lessons.

passionate and enthusiastic teachersexcellent year-long curriculum planningcaring staff
Address
14311 Park Row, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 589-0988
Crossing Borders Bilingual Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Crossing Borders Bilingual Academy for its immersion language programs (Mandarin, French, Spanish), dedicated and caring staff, and structured yet nurturing learning environment. All reviewers highlight exceptional teachers, particularly Ms. Jessica, Ms. Messad, and Ms. Ivonne, and report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the center.

Bilingual/multilingual immersion programsexperienced and caring teachersstructured classroom management
Address
2353 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 525-7485
Creative Years Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Years Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, well-cared for, and eager to attend daily. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, affordable pricing, educational quality, and overall safe, nurturing environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and would return or recommend the center without hesitation.

caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attend dailystrong academic and social learning
Address
17135 Kieth Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 550-9605
Bright Stars Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bright Stars CDC in Houston receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under director Ms. Sylvia Dunn, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and benefit from good communication and developmental support.

Compassionate and attentive staffexcellent director communicationengaging summer activities and holiday events
Address
1306 Forestburg Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 447-3199
Kicks And Giggles Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kicks and Giggles Daycare Academy receives universal praise from parents who highlight the knowledgeable and caring leadership of Ms. Sara, attentive teachers, and a nurturing educational environment. Parents emphasize the facility's cleanliness, safety, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.

Knowledgeable and professional ownerattentive and caring teachersclean facility
Address
12130 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 397-0566

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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.