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376 Child Daycare & Preschools in San Antonio, Texas

Browse all 376 child daycare & preschools in San Antonio, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Antonio

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

    5084 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 370 children

    University United Methodist Day School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its small class sizes, caring staff, Christian values integration, and hands-on learning approach. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting their kids are excited to attend daily. The school fosters strong community involvement and maintains close partnerships with families.

    Small class sizes (max 12 students)individual teacher attentionhands-on and active learningdedicated and caring staff
  2. 2

    9585 Braun Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    Korea-America Taekwondo Academy in San Antonio receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the instructors' dedication, welcoming atmosphere, and structured classes. Parents highlight the school's focus on teaching life values like discipline, respect, and integrity alongside martial arts skills. The facility is noted for its professional instruction, supportive community, and positive impact on children's confidence and personal growth.

    Dedicated and knowledgeable instructorswelcoming and friendly atmospherewell-structured and engaging classesfocus on character development and life values
  3. 3

    24161 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 222 children

    Parents consistently praise Mini Texans Christian Learning Center for its clean, secure facilities, caring and patient staff, and strong focus on child development and Christian values. Children show notable growth in social skills, confidence, and academics, with parents appreciating effective communication and a welcoming community atmosphere.

    Clean and secure facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipschild development and social skills growth
  4. 4

    3414 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center in San Antonio receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, warmth, and genuine care for children. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication, and children's happiness and comfort at the facility. The daycare is recommended as a top choice for childcare.

    Caring and professional staffwelcoming and inviting environmentstrong communication with parentsstaff professionalism and kindness
  5. 5

    11220 Perrin Beitel Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    Parents consistently praise We Luv Kids Learning Center for its clean, well-maintained facility, caring and professional staff, and engaging activities that support child development. Children reportedly thrive socially and cognitively, with parents appreciating strong communication and affordable pricing. One parent noted their child struggled with separation anxiety despite the quality care.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and attentive staffengaging learning activitiesstrong parent communication
  6. 6

    9480 Braun Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

    Parents consistently praise The Kindness Academy for its caring, nurturing staff led by owner Jessica, who prioritize child wellbeing and development. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos, and children show measurable progress in academics, social skills, and emotional development. Parents feel confident in the safety and genuine care their children receive.

    Dedicated and caring staffdaily communication and photo u
  7. 7

    15033 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Parents consistently praise A-CUTE MIND LEARNING CENTER for its caring and attentive staff who create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, make friends easily, and experience positive growth and learning. The center is described as having a warm, welcoming atmosphere where individual child needs are prioritized.

    caring and attentive staffsafe environmentengaging activitieschild happiness and growth
  8. 8
    Mile Stones Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    15656 Classen Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Milestones Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, healthy homemade meals, Spanish instruction, and attentive individualized care for each child's development and dietary needs.

    Caring and professional staffwell-developed age-appropriate curriculumhomemade healthy meals with dietary accommodationsSpanish instructi
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    518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Northwood Presbyterian Day School receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, responsive leadership from directors Ms. Rebecca and Ms. Linda, and the center's Texas Rising Star 4-star certification. Children show measurable developmental progress and smooth transitions to kindergarten.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong educational programsresponsive leadership
  10. 10

    15700 Chase Hill Blvd, San Antonio, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Parents consistently praise National School of Martial Arts for exceptional instructors, high-quality taekwondo instruction, and strong character development in students. The facility is noted for affordability, flexible scheduling, welcoming community atmosphere, and genuine care for each child's growth. Children reportedly gain significant confidence, discipline, and skill development while enjoying a supportive learning environment.

    Skilled and encouraging instructorspersonalized attention to each studentaffordable pricingflexible class schedule (5 days/week available)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Antonio based on parent reviews

University United Methodist Day School

5(20)

5084 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX

University United Methodist Day School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its small class sizes, caring staff, Christian values integration, and hands-on learning approach. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting their kids are excited to attend daily. The school fosters strong community involvement and maintains close partnerships with families.

Small class sizes (max 12 students)individual teacher attentionhands-on and active learning

Korea-America Tae Kwon Do

5(20)

9585 Braun Rd, San Antonio, TX

Korea-America Taekwondo Academy in San Antonio receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the instructors' dedication, welcoming atmosphere, and structured classes. Parents highlight the school's focus on teaching life values like discipline, respect, and integrity alongside martial arts skills. The facility is noted for its professional instruction, supportive community, and positive impact on children's confidence and personal growth.

Dedicated and knowledgeable instructorswelcoming and friendly atmospherewell-structured and engaging classes

Mini Texans Christian Learning Center

5(19)

24161 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX

Parents consistently praise Mini Texans Christian Learning Center for its clean, secure facilities, caring and patient staff, and strong focus on child development and Christian values. Children show notable growth in social skills, confidence, and academics, with parents appreciating effective communication and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Clean and secure facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationships

Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center

5(18)

3414 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX

Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center in San Antonio receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, warmth, and genuine care for children. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication, and children's happiness and comfort at the facility. The daycare is recommended as a top choice for childcare.

Caring and professional staffwelcoming and inviting environmentstrong communication with parents

Nite-Owl Child Care Centers

5(15)

11220 Perrin Beitel Rd, San Antonio, TX

Parents consistently praise We Luv Kids Learning Center for its clean, well-maintained facility, caring and professional staff, and engaging activities that support child development. Children reportedly thrive socially and cognitively, with parents appreciating strong communication and affordable pricing. One parent noted their child struggled with separation anxiety despite the quality care.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and attentive staffengaging learning activities

Playworks Early Childhood & Youth Program

5(15)

9480 Braun Rd, San Antonio, TX

Parents consistently praise The Kindness Academy for its caring, nurturing staff led by owner Jessica, who prioritize child wellbeing and development. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos, and children show measurable progress in academics, social skills, and emotional development. Parents feel confident in the safety and genuine care their children receive.

Dedicated and caring staffdaily communication and photo u

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Child Daycare & Preschools in San Antonio, Texas

There are 376 child daycare & preschools in San Antonio, Texas, making up 78% of the 480 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 San Antonio, 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 San Antonio

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Depaul-Wesley Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

DePaul-Wesley Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Four parents praised the staff, care quality, and welcoming environment, while two parents reported serious issues with enrollment responsiveness and classroom accommodation.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentsmooth transitions for children
Address
1418 Fitch St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 334-2390
Inman Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Inman Christian Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise experienced teachers, professional leadership, reasonable pricing, and attentive care for infants. However, multiple recent reviews criticize staff attitudes, unprofessional behavior from current director Ms. Lily, frequent early pickup calls, and poor child handling.

Experienced and caring teachersprofessional director Mrs. Leticia Aldabareasonable pricing
Address
1214 Colima St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 222-9641
Learning Time Day Care & Kindergarten L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Learning Time Day Care & Kindergarten for attentive, caring staff who help children develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Children show improvement in communication skills, behavior, and learning, with parents noting kids are excited to attend daily. The facility is commended for extended hours, weekend availability, and transportation options.

Caring and loving staffchildren eager to attendimproved communication and social skills
Address
554 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 436-4746
My School Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

MY SCHOOL TOO (La Petite Academy) in San Antonio receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with particular appreciation for leadership and individual teachers. Long-term families (many with 3-7 years enrollment) express gratitude for the center's stability, safety, and support.

Kind and professional staffclean and organized classroomsengaging learning activities
Address
235 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 828-2800
Backyard Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Backyard Kids Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, communication, reasonable pricing, and report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, three one-star reviews make serious allegations of neglect, mistreatment, and unsafe conditions.

Caring and loving staffgood communication with parents (illness updates and daily reports)reasonable pricing
Address
7305 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 681-5030
Little Treasures - Tesoritos Bilingual Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
539 Carlisle Ave, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 924-0354
Montessori School International
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Montessori School International receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the director Mrs. Paul, experienced staff with low turnover, strong academic focus, and structured discipline that prepares children well. Negative reviewers criticize family-run operations, lack of objectivity, rote learning methods, alleged unfair treatment, and concerns about teacher intimidation and transcript withholding.

Experienced staff with 20-year tenuredetailed r
Address
8222 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 614-1665
Kid Kountry Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kid Kountry Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility where staff genuinely care for children as their own. Parents consistently praise the professional, safe, and loving environment, noting their children are happy, well-maintained, and receive educational development. The center has maintained a strong reputation for decades with many multi-generational families returning.

Staff treats children like family membersChildren are happy and look forward to attendingEducational development and social skill growth
Address
11708 Donop Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 633-2600
Luv-N-Care No 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

LUV-N-CARE NO 2 receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and well-rounded programming including educational curriculum, summer activities, and swimming lessons. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and recommend the center.

Caring and friendly staffstrong parent-teacher communicationclean and well-maintained facility
Address
6509 Grissom Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 681-4228
Little Hands Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Hands Playschool receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise friendly, attentive staff who communicate well with parents and maintain a clean, colorful facility with outdoor play areas. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns including inadequate child supervision, a state investigation for a chemical burn incident, allegations of retaliatory CPS calls, unprofessional staff conduct, and accusations of soliciting fake 5-star reviews in exchange for tuition credits.

Friendly and sweet staffgood communication with parentsclean and colorful facility
Address
7030 Ray Bon Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 908-9915
Y Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
600 Leal St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 220-2565
La Mision Child Care And Kid Kamp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

LA MISION CHILD CARE AND KID KAMP has extremely polarized reviews. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, accommodating director Ms. Mary, special needs support, and clean facilities with meals provided. One-star reviews report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate staffing, medication/dietary neglect, safety issues, pest infestations, and alleged discrimination against families using subsidies.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming director Ms. Mary
Address
2211 S Hackberry, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 534-4615
United Kidz Academy San Antonio
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

United Kidz Academy San Antonio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facilities, developmental curriculum, and strong teacher-child relationships. One parent expressed concern about their sign-in time charge system.

Caring and engaging teachersclean facilitylive stream app access
Address
1211 N Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 437-2455
St. Mark'S Catholic Preschool And Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

St. Mark's Catholic Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers' kindness, communication, and educational quality, particularly for children who adjust well. However, multiple negative reviews report that the school has dismissed children for developmentally normal behaviors, citing insufficient staffing and lack of patience with adjustment periods.

Kind and enthusiastic teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartengood communica
Address
1602 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 494-9282
Immaculate Conception Kindergarten And Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2407 W Travis St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 226-3934
K N K Development And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4542 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 648-5430
Beautiful Children Learning Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Beautiful Children Learning Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise caring teachers, cleanliness, daily photo updates, and Montessori-style education, with some describing long-term positive experiences. However, other parents report serious concerns including staff inexperience, unexplained injuries, questionable illness policies, poor communication, unprofessional management, and difficulty reaching the facility.

caring and patient teach
Address
3655 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 735-5504
Hands 'N' Hands Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Hands 'n' Hands receives highly polarized reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, nutritious meals, clean facilities, and supportive environment. Negative reviews report serious concerns including failure to pick up children from school, favoritism toward obedient children, inconsistent discipline policies, lack of communication, inadequate supervision leading to injuries, and poor meal quality.

Caring and attentive staffnutritious homemade mealsclean playgrounds
Address
875 Hot Wells Blvd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 532-3396
Beautiful Children Learning Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Beautiful Children Learning Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise patient and caring teachers, smooth transitions for children, and a welcoming environment. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety and hygiene concerns including inadequate supervision, injuries to children, unsanitary practices, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Patient and attentive teacherswelcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
8602 Angel Valley St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 248-9106
Little Lions Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little Lions Learning Academy receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from long-term families and strong criticism from recent parents. Supporters consistently highlight staff warmth, individualized attention, and special needs support, while detractors report supervision lapses, staff unprofessionalism, safety concerns, and communication failures.

Staff warmth and nurturing carestrong relationships with children and familiesaccommodating to special
Address
1127 Mindie Ln, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 617-7880
Bizzy Beez Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Bizzy Beez Child Care Center has extremely polarized reviews. Five parents praise small class sizes, caring staff, and happy children, while five parents report serious safety concerns including choking incidents, unauthorized nail cutting, lice, biting, and unsanitary conditions.

Small class sizesgood teacher-to-child ratioloving and friendly staff
Address
4647 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 927-1340
Lil' Dragon Den After School Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Lil' Dragon Den receives highly polarized reviews with a mix of 5-star and 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the owner, director, staff stability, and personalized care, particularly for children with behavioral challenges. Negative reviewers report safety concerns including unexplained injuries, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Affordable pricinglong-term staff retentioncaring and nurturing environment
Address
7060 W Military Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 670-8911
Lil' Dragon Den Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Lil' Dragon Den has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner, director, and long-term staff for personalized care, child development support, and affordability. Negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries to children, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Affordable pricingexperienced long-term staffowner and director actively involved
Address
7330 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 645-4130
Evelyn L. King Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
101 Daniel Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 310-0786
Precious Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
13134 Independence Ave, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 654-5500
Kinder Care Learning Ctrs INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Mossrock for its caring and dedicated staff who treat children and families like family. Multiple reviews highlight strong child development progress, individual attention to special needs, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings with no reported negative experiences.

Caring and kind staffstrong teacher-child relationshipschild development and progress
Address
2711 Mossrock, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 341-1447
San Antonio Can! Early Childhood Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1807 Centennial Blvd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 922-4975
La Petite Academy Marbach
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy Marbach for its dedicated teaching staff and improved management under Director Shaquairee. The facility is noted for providing high-quality, hands-on care with strong communication and a family-like environment. Teachers, particularly Ms. Heather and Ms. Anna, receive extensive recognition for their patience, attentiveness, and positive impact on child development.

Dedicated and caring teachershands-on managementimproved leadership under Director Shaquairee
Address
8796 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 674-1323
Children'S Lighthouse Potranco
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Lighthouse Potranco receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's dedication, excellent communication, developmental progress, and warm, caring environment. Families report seamless transitions, quick responsiveness, and a well-organized program that balances education with engaging activities.

Exceptional staff dedication and warmthprompt communication and daily updatesmeasurable child development and learning progress
Address
425 Grosenbacher Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 679-5478
Mi Casa Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mi Casa Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children experience significant developmental growth, excellent communication from staff, and feel the facility is clean and exceeds state standards. Multiple parents mention long-term staff retention and express strong trust in leaving their children in the center's care.

Experienced and dedicated teachersstaff continuity over many yearswelcoming and friendly atmosphere
Address
4820 Brandeis St, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 696-6599

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Frequently asked questions

There are 376 child daycare & preschools daycares in San Antonio, Texas, out of 480 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 San Antonio, 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
San Antonio offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 376 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 41 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 26 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 37 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 San Antonio for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Antonio 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.