How do I choose the right daycare in Stephenville?

When choosing a daycare in Stephenville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Stephenville?

Stephenville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church 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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Stephenville, Texas (8 Results)

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 Stephenville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stephenville

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.

Ranger College Child Development Center

3.93 score

3.9(11)

1815 W Lingleville Rd, Stephenville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Reviews are mixed and appear to include feedback for both a daycare center and a college. The daycare reviews are highly positive, praising staff quality, activities, and pricing. However, several reviews appear to be about a college campus rather than the child development center, citing poor customer service and communication issues.

Amazing and friendly staffdevelopmental activities for childrenaffordable pricingchildren advanced academically

Happy Days Child Development Center

3.51 score

3.1(6)

205 River North Blvd, Stephenville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Happy Days Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the caring and welcoming staff who support children's emotional needs, while negative reviewers report staff yelling at children and concerns about pricing relative to quality of care.

welcoming and caring staffsupportive environment for children with challengesclean facilityconvenient location

Nurture 'N' Nature

3.48 score

3.3(14)

1225 Loop Sw, Stephenville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

Nurture 'N' Nature has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise engaged staff, daily activities, safety cameras, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviews report staff inattentiveness, inappropriate discipline, safety violations reported to the state, unprofessional behavior from leadership, and billing disputes.

Engaged and loving staffdaily activities and craftscamera access for parentsage-appropriate meals

Child Daycare & Preschools in Stephenville, Texas

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Stephenville, Texas, making up 80% of the 10 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 Stephenville, 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 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Stephenville, Texas, out of 10 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 Stephenville, 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

Stephenville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church 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 Stephenville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Stephenville 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.

8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Stephenville, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stephenville

Top Rated

Stepping Stones Day School

Ranger College Child Development Center

Happy Days Child Development Center

Nurture 'N' Nature

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Daycare types in Stephenville