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58 Child Daycare & Preschools in Killeen, Texas

Browse all 58 child daycare & preschools in Killeen, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Killeen

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

    2735 Chaparral Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Kids Happy Land Learning Center in Killeen receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with warm and patient staff. Parents report rapid adjustment periods for young children, minimal separation anxiety, and genuine affection from teachers and owners who are actively present. Multiple families have used the center for years and express difficulty finding comparable childcare elsewhere.

    Warm and caring staffquick child adjustment and reduced separation anxietyowners actively present at facilityflexible scheduling
  2. 2

    5016 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 171 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Tree House Learning Center for its caring staff, strong safety measures, and engaging educational environment. Multiple reviewers report feeling confident leaving their children in care due to camera access, security protocols, and staff who treat children as individuals rather than numbers. The center maintains a waitlist due to its reputation as the best childcare facility in the Killeen/Harker Heights area.

    Attentive and caring staffstrong safety protocols and security (locked doorssecurity codestemperature checks)
  3. 3

    3701 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 151 children

    Koinonia Children's Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong relationships built between teachers and children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and show significant developmental improvements.

    Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizes allowing personalized attentionsafe and clean environmentstaff that communicate regularly with parents
  4. 4

    701 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 171 children

    Parents consistently praise Sinai Christian Child Development Center for its caring staff, Bible-based curriculum, and safe environment. The facility is described as a welcoming place where children are happy and well-cared for, with responsive management willing to address concerns. New leadership is implementing facility improvements including painting, renovations, and additional staffing.

    Friendly and loving staffsafe environmentBible-centered curriculumwell-organized
  5. 5
    Little Wonders Cdc
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4612 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Little Wonders CDC in Killeen receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff led by Director Mrs. Susan, educational programs, clean facilities, and strong communication. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the center's care and note their children's excitement about daily activities and learning.

    Passionate and professional staffexcellent communication with parentseducational activities and craftsclean and well-maintained facilities
  6. 6
    Kinderland Academy
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    711 N 8th St, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

    Kinderland Academy receives universal praise from parents who consistently highlight the owner's caring, accommodating approach and the staff's professionalism and family-oriented culture. Parents appreciate the clean facility, personalized communication about their children's progress, and the welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend.

    Caring and accommodating ownerprofessional and friendly staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphere
  7. 7
    Grace Lutheran School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1007 Bacon Ranch Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Grace Lutheran School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong academic and social development of their children, and the faith-based curriculum as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children have excelled academically and socially during their time at the school.

    Caring and loving staffstrong academic developmentsocial and emotional growthsmall class sizes
  8. 8

    3501 E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 132 children

    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER in Killeen receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, developmental curriculum, and religious education components. The vast majority of reviews highlight children's happiness, strong teacher-parent communication, and individualized attention. One negative review from two years ago detailed a safety concern involving inadequate supervision in the infant room.

    Caring and lov
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    Unique Cdc
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    4408 Old Florence Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 221 children

    UNIQUE CDC in Killeen receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional care, child development, and supportive staff. Parents particularly appreciate the facility's military-friendly approach and responsiveness during emergencies. Multiple parents report their children thriving and enjoying the daycare experience.

    Military and civilian friendlychild development and learningresponsive staffflexible policies
  10. 10

    3400 Old Fm 440 Rd, Killeen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 212 children

    Greater Love Learning Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and reasonable rates. However, one parent raised serious concerns about billing practices, staff unprofessionalism, and alleged inappropriate behavior toward children.

    caring and patient stafffamily-like atmospherechildren enjoy attendingreasonable rates

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Killeen based on parent reviews

Kids Happy Land Learning Center

5(10)

2735 Chaparral Rd, Killeen, TX

Kids Happy Land Learning Center in Killeen receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with warm and patient staff. Parents report rapid adjustment periods for young children, minimal separation anxiety, and genuine affection from teachers and owners who are actively present. Multiple families have used the center for years and express difficulty finding comparable childcare elsewhere.

Warm and caring staffquick child adjustment and reduced separation anxietyowners actively present at facility

Childrens Tree House Learning Center

4.8(20)

5016 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX

Parents consistently praise Children's Tree House Learning Center for its caring staff, strong safety measures, and engaging educational environment. Multiple reviewers report feeling confident leaving their children in care due to camera access, security protocols, and staff who treat children as individuals rather than numbers. The center maintains a waitlist due to its reputation as the best childcare facility in the Killeen/Harker Heights area.

Attentive and caring staffstrong safety protocols and security (locked doorssecurity codes

Koinonia Children'S Academy

4.7(20)

3701 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX

Koinonia Children's Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong relationships built between teachers and children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and show significant developmental improvements.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizes allowing personalized attentionsafe and clean environment

Sinai Christian Child Development Center

4.7(20)

701 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX

Parents consistently praise Sinai Christian Child Development Center for its caring staff, Bible-based curriculum, and safe environment. The facility is described as a welcoming place where children are happy and well-cared for, with responsive management willing to address concerns. New leadership is implementing facility improvements including painting, renovations, and additional staffing.

Friendly and loving staffsafe environmentBible-centered curriculum

Little Wonders Cdc

4.7(20)

4612 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX

Little Wonders CDC in Killeen receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff led by Director Mrs. Susan, educational programs, clean facilities, and strong communication. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the center's care and note their children's excitement about daily activities and learning.

Passionate and professional staffexcellent communication with parentseducational activities and crafts

Kinderland Academy

4.9(8)

711 N 8th St, Killeen, TX

Kinderland Academy receives universal praise from parents who consistently highlight the owner's caring, accommodating approach and the staff's professionalism and family-oriented culture. Parents appreciate the clean facility, personalized communication about their children's progress, and the welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend.

Caring and accommodating ownerprofessional and friendly staffclean facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Killeen, Texas

There are 58 child daycare & preschools in Killeen, Texas, making up 77% of the 75 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 Killeen, 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 Killeen

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Primary Care Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

PRIMARY CARE LEARNING CENTER receives highly polarized reviews. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, communication through their app, and safe environment for infants and toddlers. One-star reviews report serious concerns including taking children off-campus without consent, poor hygiene, understaffing, sudden closures, and unresponsive management.

Caring and friendly staffdaily photo/app updates for parentssafe environment
Address
1604 Florence Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 415-7540
Education Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Education Connection receives overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting caring staff, educational development, and family-oriented environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about staffing levels, health monitoring failures, unprofessional behavior, and inability to accommodate special needs children.

Caring and passionate staffstrong educational curriculumNAEYC accredited
Address
1020 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-9299
My Little Blessings Cdc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4001 Onion Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 213-0632
Just For Tots #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Just For Tots #2 in Killeen, Texas receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and nurturing environment where children thrive. However, one negative review details serious concerns including overfeeding an infant, inadequate hygiene practices, failure to report sick children, and disputed unauthorized charges to a family member's credit card.

Clean facilityattentive and caring staffwelcomin
Address
2901b W Elms Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 616-6665
Creative Child Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Creative Child Learning Academy receives mixed to very negative reviews. While a few parents report satisfaction with the facility, the majority of reviewers cite serious concerns including inadequate staff-to-child ratios, poor hygiene, unreported injuries, unprofessional management, and lack of structure or curriculum.

School pictures offeredposts activity photossome staff members described as friendly
Address
5515 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 699-5550
Brain Builders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Brain Builders Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the owner Ms. Esther's involvement and care, the clean facility, nutritious meals provided, staff qualifications, and supportive environment for children's development and learning.

Owner Ms. Esther highly involved and caringclean facilitynutritious meals and snacks provided
Address
501 W Elms Rd, Unit 19&20, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 458-7398
Brain Builders Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Brain Builders Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the owner Ms. Esther's involvement and care, the clean facility, quality meals provided, staff experience and patience, and the center's military-friendly approach. Children reportedly show improved development, social skills, and happiness attending the center.

Owner Ms. Esther highly involved and caringclean facilityexperienced and patient staff
Address
2601 Bacon Ranch Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 458-7398
Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2 in Killeen, Texas receives mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns raised by multiple parents. While a few parents report satisfaction, the majority describe understaffing, inadequate supervision, unreported incidents, poor hygiene, unprofessional management, and excessive bruising/injuries among children.

Activities and photos displayedsome staff friendlinessschool pictures offered
Address
2300 S Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 245-8986
Just For Tots #4
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Just for Tots #4 receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and child development. However, one parent reported concerns about staff bias, inappropriate classroom placement, and potty training regression during their 4-month enrollment.

Attentive and caring staffchildren learn songs and academic skillsstaff greets families warmly
Address
3903 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 213-2944
Little Lambs Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Little Lambs Learning Academy receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, Christian values, and child development, but serious concerns from others about safety issues, poor infant care practices, inadequate teacher-to-student ratios, and unprofessional management. Multiple parents report safety incidents, lack of parental communication, and additional hidden costs beyond tuition.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and nurturing staff (particularly Ms. Tiffany)clean facility
Address
4402 S W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 501-3333
We Play Drop Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
617 N 8th St, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 462-6939
Smart Kids Care & Development House
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1001 Willow Springs Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(803) 397-9886
T.B.M. Children'S Learning Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
803 N 10th St, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 449-8885
Pershing Park Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1500 W Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 628-1434
Timberidge Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5402 White Rock Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 634-5445
Kids Xpression Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3121 Commerce Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-0058
Kid'S Castle Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3802 Watercrest Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 200-1167
Trimmier Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4400 Success Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 554-7107
Michelles Childrens Ark Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4104 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 680-5011
Saegert Ranch Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5600 Schorn Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 634-7228
Bellaire Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
108 W Jasper Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-5785
Wonderland Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Wonderland Day Care Center in Killeen receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, clean environment, educational activities, and strong communication through apps and photos. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developmentally advanced.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilityexcellent communication with parents via app and photos
Address
601 W Elms Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 616-2124
Reeces Creek Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-4318
Cedar Valley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4801 Chantz Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 690-8754
Asymca Haynes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7001 Bunny Trl, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 634-5445
Idea Bilingual Preschool, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1303 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-3608
Spencer Greene Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2006 N W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 554-5715
Extreme Cheer -N- Tumble
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Extreme Cheer-N-Tumble for its caring, skilled coaches and supportive environment. Children show significant skill improvement and genuinely enjoy attending classes. The facility offers multiple activity options including gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, and karate in one location.

Knowledgeable and attentive coachesconsistent quality over yearssupportive and encouraging environment
Address
1402 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 526-3547

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Frequently asked questions

There are 58 child daycare & preschools daycares in Killeen, Texas, out of 75 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 Killeen, 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
Killeen offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 58 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 11 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 Killeen for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Killeen 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.