How do I choose the right daycare in Santa Fe?

When choosing a daycare in Santa Fe, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Fe, Texas (4 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Texas?

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 Santa Fe for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Santa Fe

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.

Brainy Kids Place, LLC

4.64 score

4.8(20)

13307 Fm 1764 & 3606 Ave S, Santa Fe, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 151 children

Brainy Kids Place in Santa Fe, Texas receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional teaching quality, strong communication, structured curriculum, and genuine care from staff who create a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong educational curriculumflexible hours and holiday schedule

Creative Explorers After School Program

4.55 score

4.9(8)

3400 Avenue S, Santa Fe, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

Creative Explorers is highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based curriculum that balances learning with creativity. Teachers are consistently described as caring, professional, and invested in each child's development. The school fosters strong community bonds through frequent family events and activities.

Caring and experienced teachersplay-based learning approachcreative and hands-on activitiessafe and clean environment

Wee Care Mothers Day Out At1st Baptist Church Of Alta Loma

4.41 score

4.6(11)

5400 Main St, Santa Fe, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 85 children

Parents consistently praise this religious daycare/church facility for its family-oriented environment, biblical teaching, and friendly staff. The church offers quality children's and youth classes alongside meaningful worship services. One reviewer noted the facility is recovering from COVID-related membership decline.

Family-oriented atmospherequality children's and youth programsbiblical instructionfriendly and welcoming staff

Arcadia First Baptist Church Mother'S Day Out /Preschool

4.38 score

4.5(15)

14828 Highway 6, Santa Fe, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 193 children

Parents consistently praise Arcadia First Baptist Church Mother's Day Out/Preschool for its welcoming church community and quality childcare. Staff are noted as friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to children by name. The facility emphasizes academic rigor and spiritual development with certified, continuously-trained teachers.

Friendly and welcoming staffteachers know children by namecertified teachers with ongoing trainingstrong academic and spiritual curriculum

Childworks

3.45 score

3.2(11)

5115 F M 646 S, Santa Fe, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children

CHILDWORKS receives highly polarized reviews with significant quality variations. Five-star reviews praise caring, certified staff, cleanliness, and child development, while one-star reviews cite serious concerns including inattentive staff, inadequate diaper changes, unauthorized personnel in classrooms, alleged threats to children, and dismissal of parent complaints by management.

Caring and loving teacherscertified directorclean facilitystructured environment with nurturing approach

Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Fe, Texas

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Santa Fe, Texas, making up 67% 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.

When choosing a daycare in Santa Fe, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Santa Fe, Texas, out of 6 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 Santa Fe, 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

Santa Fe offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 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 Santa Fe for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Santa Fe 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.

4 Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Fe, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Santa Fe

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Brainy Kids Place, LLC

Creative Explorers After School Program

Childworks

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