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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Murphy, TX

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Murphy. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Murphy, Texas at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.75/5
Parent reviews
74
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Murphy has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 74 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 75094 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Murphy

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
    Fort Montessori Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    186 Betsy Ln, Murphy, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 168 children

    Fort Montessori Academy in Murphy, Texas receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the Montessori-based curriculum, caring and attentive staff, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and independence. Parents report strong communication from teachers and feel confident in the quality of care their children receive.

    Professional Montessori teaching methodsstrong academic instructionchild development and independence buildingattentive and patient teachers
  2. 2
    Oak Brook School
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    121 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 306 children

    Oak Brook School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the school's welcoming environment, excellent communication, and willingness to accommodate children with special needs. The facility offers diverse programs including sports, swimming, music, and academics, with parents noting their children thrive and enjoy attending.

    Caring and patient staffstrong communication via app and phone updatesengaging curriculumclean facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Murphy

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Murphy, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.75avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Murphy zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
750946
4.75
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Murphy (68–306 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

5

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Murphy based on parent reviews

Fort Montessori Academy

4.9(20)

186 Betsy Ln, Murphy, TX

Fort Montessori Academy in Murphy, Texas receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the Montessori-based curriculum, caring and attentive staff, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and independence. Parents report strong communication from teachers and feel confident in the quality of care their children receive.

Professional Montessori teaching methodsstrong academic instructionchild development and independence building

Oak Brook School

4.6(20)

121 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX

Oak Brook School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the school's welcoming environment, excellent communication, and willingness to accommodate children with special needs. The facility offers diverse programs including sports, swimming, music, and academics, with parents noting their children thrive and enjoy attending.

Caring and patient staffstrong communication via app and phone updatesengaging curriculum

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Daycare types in Murphy

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Murphy, Texas

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Murphy, Texas, making up 83% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Murphy have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 74 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Murphy, 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 Murphy

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Fort Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Fort Montessori Academy in Murphy, Texas receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the Montessori-based curriculum, caring and attentive staff, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and independence. Parents report strong communication from teachers and feel confident in the quality of care their children receive.

Professional Montessori teaching methodsstrong academic instructionchild development and independence building
Address
186 Betsy Ln, Murphy, TX
Phone
(972) 881-1334
Oak Brook School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Oak Brook School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the school's welcoming environment, excellent communication, and willingness to accommodate children with special needs. The facility offers diverse programs including sports, swimming, music, and academics, with parents noting their children thrive and enjoy attending.

Caring and patient staffstrong communication via app and phone updatesengaging curriculum
Address
121 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX
Phone
(972) 423-0003
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience Murphy consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of education, attentive staff, and clean facilities. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across multiple age groups, from infants through preschoolers, and appreciate the individualized care and communication through the center's app.

Developmental progress and learning outcomescaring and attentive staffclean and secure facility
Address
151 Brand Rd, Murphy, TX
Phone
(972) 633-2200
Psa Murphy
Child Daycare & Preschools

PSA Murphy is a well-maintained sports facility center offering basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer with organized tournaments. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and good organization, though some note the website registration process could be improved.

spacious facilitywell-maintained courtsfriendly and helpful staff
Address
330 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX
Phone
(972) 208-5437
Heritage Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
120 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX
Phone
(972) 424-3137

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Murphy, Texas, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Murphy have an average Google rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Murphy, 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
Murphy offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Murphy for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Murphy 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.