
Compare 64 child daycare & preschools in Lubbock. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lubbock has 64 licensed child daycare & preschools with 738 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.29 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 49% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 79424 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 23 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
7713 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 310 children
Learning Tree Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff members, strong child development, and excellent communication. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with structured learning and play activities.
5211 13th St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Tree House Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly happy and excited to attend daily. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum with Christian values integration, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for cleanliness and fostering both academic learning and social development.
9821 Frankford Ave, Lubbock, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 87 children
Holy Spirit is a Catholic church and religious facility in Lubbock, Texas with a 4.9/5 rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and sense of community. Parents and visitors highlight the quality of clergy, beautiful facilities, and choir.
3309 101st St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's focus on hands-on learning, religious education, and child development while maintaining smooth daily operations and strong staff engagement. The facility is noted for keeping parents informed through app updates and fostering social skills and academic progress in young children.
5044 Frankford Ave, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children
Tree House Children's Academy - Frankford consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and strong developmental support. Parents highlight the clean facility, engaging curriculum, creative activities, and warm atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at this location.
2504 82nd St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 194 children
Parents consistently praise Treehouse Children's Academy for exceptional care, learning opportunities, and family-like treatment of children. Staff are described as welcoming, attentive, and genuinely loving toward the children. The center's Christian values and developmental programs (including sign language instruction) are highlighted as standout features.
5105 82nd St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 187 children
This facility appears to be a gym/fitness center rather than a daycare, based on all reviews mentioning gym equipment, trainers, and fitness classes. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality instruction.
2714 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
Parents consistently praise the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facilities, and positive learning environment. Children thrive emotionally and academically, with parents appreciating the low teacher-to-student ratios, healthy meals, and reasonable pricing. Many families have enrolled multiple children or maintained enrollment for several years.
5811 69th St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children
Ripley Do-Das Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. They praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and affordable pricing. Parents report their children are happy and love attending the center.
5301 82nd St, Lubbock, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children
Reviews praise Calvary Weekday Ministries for its welcoming community and Christian environment. Parents highlight positive experiences with church programs including Upward Soccer, special events like Tim Tebow Night to Shine, and Christian concerts. The facility is noted for going above and beyond to create meaningful experiences for children and families.
Based on 59 daycares with Google ratings in Lubbock
Top qualities mentioned across 738 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Lubbock, based on parent reviews
Lubbock zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79424 | 23 | 4.57 | 9 | |
| 79414 | 6 | 4.53 | 1 | |
| 79416 | 9 | 4.43 | 2 | |
| 79423 | 11 | 4.4 | 4 | |
| 79415 | 7 | 4.17 | 1 | |
| 79401 | 6 | 4.14 | 2 | |
| 79410 | 10 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 79413 | 9 | 3.97 | 2 | |
| 79407 | 6 | 3.82 | 2 | |
| 79412 | 8 | 3.64 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lubbock (10–395 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
30
Large
76–150 children
42
Very Large
150+ children
24
Highest rated daycares in Lubbock based on parent reviews
7713 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX
Learning Tree Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff members, strong child development, and excellent communication. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with structured learning and play activities.
5211 13th St, Lubbock, TX
Tree House Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly happy and excited to attend daily. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum with Christian values integration, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for cleanliness and fostering both academic learning and social development.
3309 101st St, Lubbock, TX
TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's focus on hands-on learning, religious education, and child development while maintaining smooth daily operations and strong staff engagement. The facility is noted for keeping parents informed through app updates and fostering social skills and academic progress in young children.
5044 Frankford Ave, Lubbock, TX
Tree House Children's Academy - Frankford consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and strong developmental support. Parents highlight the clean facility, engaging curriculum, creative activities, and warm atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at this location.
2504 82nd St, Lubbock, TX
Parents consistently praise Treehouse Children's Academy for exceptional care, learning opportunities, and family-like treatment of children. Staff are described as welcoming, attentive, and genuinely loving toward the children. The center's Christian values and developmental programs (including sign language instruction) are highlighted as standout features.
5105 82nd St, Lubbock, TX
This facility appears to be a gym/fitness center rather than a daycare, based on all reviews mentioning gym equipment, trainers, and fitness classes. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality instruction.
Lubbock offers 64 childcare and preschool facilities, providing a wide variety of options for families seeking care. Reviews highlight clean environments and attentive staff as key priorities for parents, with some neighborhoods like 79424 showing particularly strong performance. This directory helps you navigate these choices by grounding your search in verified parent feedback rather than marketing claims.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lubbock have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 59 rated facilities, with 49% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 738 parent reviews. Parents in Lubbock most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and strong communication with parents.
When choosing a daycare in Lubbock, 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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Parents highlight the center's small size, noting that it allows staff to know each child and provide focused attention. Reviewers also appreciate the friendly staff, clean environment, and the rapid learning progress observed in their children.
Ripley Do-Das Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. They praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and affordable pricing. Parents report their children are happy and love attending the center.
Parents consistently praise the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facilities, and positive learning environment. Children thrive emotionally and academically, with parents appreciating the low teacher-to-student ratios, healthy meals, and reasonable pricing. Many families have enrolled multiple children or maintained enrollment for several years.
Parents highlight long-term satisfaction with Kidz Kare Inc, citing three to eight years of attendance without issues. Reviewers describe the staff as trustworthy and note that their children enjoy attending the center.
Learning Tree Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff members, strong child development, and excellent communication. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with structured learning and play activities.
Tree House Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly happy and excited to attend daily. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum with Christian values integration, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for cleanliness and fostering both academic learning and social development.
TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's focus on hands-on learning, religious education, and child development while maintaining smooth daily operations and strong staff engagement. The facility is noted for keeping parents informed through app updates and fostering social skills and academic progress in young children.
Tree House Children's Academy - Frankford consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and strong developmental support. Parents highlight the clean facility, engaging curriculum, creative activities, and warm atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived emotionally and academically at this location.
Parents consistently praise Treehouse Children's Academy for exceptional care, learning opportunities, and family-like treatment of children. Staff are described as welcoming, attentive, and genuinely loving toward the children. The center's Christian values and developmental programs (including sign language instruction) are highlighted as standout features.
This facility appears to be a gym/fitness center rather than a daycare, based on all reviews mentioning gym equipment, trainers, and fitness classes. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality instruction.
Reviews praise Calvary Weekday Ministries for its welcoming community and Christian environment. Parents highlight positive experiences with church programs including Upward Soccer, special events like Tim Tebow Night to Shine, and Christian concerts. The facility is noted for going above and beyond to create meaningful experiences for children and families.
St. Luke's Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight excellent teachers, strong curriculum, Bible-based education, and smooth transitions to elementary school. The center offers flexible scheduling options (T/TH, MWF, M-F) that accommodate various family needs.
Creative Learning Center in Lubbock receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with a perfect 5/5 rating average. Parents highlight the quality educational curriculum, caring and dedicated staff, smooth communication through the facility's app, and warm, nurturing environment that supports child development and growth.
First Christian Child Development Center is a church-based daycare in Lubbock with a 4.6/5 Google rating. The one parent review specific to the daycare mentions their granddaughter has learned a lot and expresses satisfaction. Most reviews focus on the affiliated church rather than daycare services.
KIDZ KARE INC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, creative educational activities, and clean, welcoming environment. Director Chelsea and teachers like Mrs. Rosie and Ms. Heather are specifically commended for their dedication to child safety, well-being, and development.
Parents consistently praise Here We Grow for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, with noticeable improvements in confidence, learning, and social skills. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and excellent parent communication.
Parents consistently praise Kids Are Cool for its caring, attentive staff and positive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the exceptional leadership of director Mr. Bill and office staff members Ms. Marissa and Ms. Austyn, noting significant improvements in their children's academic progress, speech development, and social skills. Parents report feeling confident their children are safe and loved at this facility.
Teachers Touch is a highly-regarded small daycare in Lubbock with exceptional staff and owner Ashley. Parents consistently praise the caring environment, educational development, cleanliness, and personalized attention to each child's needs, including special accommodations for allergies and learning support.
Starting Small consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, attentive owner Lynn, and structured learning environment. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children, including improved language, socialization, and independence skills. The daycare is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, flexible approach with families, and small class sizes.
Hope Lutheran School is a faith-based daycare in Lubbock with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, Christ-centered educational environment, and developmental progress of their children. Leadership changes have resulted in improved quality and educational standards.
Parents consistently praise Kids Kingdom for attentive, caring staff who genuinely love the children and communicate regularly with families. The center is noted for small class sizes, developmental activities, and creating a welcoming environment for both children and parents. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and progressing well in their milestones.
Parents consistently praise THE LEGACY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for its caring staff, transparent operations, and excellent communication. The facility is highlighted as a trustworthy, well-organized environment where children thrive, with director Ms. Dana receiving particular recognition for her personal attention and responsiveness.
Shelby and Friends LLC receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children like their own, maintain a clean facility, and provide excellent developmental support and communication.
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