Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Waco, TX

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waco

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

   Doris Miller Family Ymca Child Care

   4.66 score

   4.9(14)

   1020 Elm St, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children

   Doris Miller Family YMCA Child Care in Waco receives consistently high ratings for its clean, well-maintained facilities and helpful staff. Parents praise the variety of amenities including a pool, basketball gym, and meeting rooms, along with community involvement. One reviewer noted a front desk staff member appeared unwelcoming, though other staff were friendly.

   Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffwell-equipped amenities (pool with lap lanesbasketball gym
2. 2

   Austin Avenue Preschool

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   1300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

   These reviews are for Austin United Methodist Church, not a daycare facility. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching, quality music and organ, and community programs including childcare services.

   Welcoming and inclusive environmentbeautiful buildingstrong preaching and scripture interpretationexcellent music and organist
3. 3

   Children First Learning Center

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   2004 Barnard St, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

   Parents consistently praise Children First Learning Center for its loving, caring staff and nurturing environment. The facility is noted for excellent curriculum, strong teacher-child relationships, and the leadership of Ms. Salina and Mr. Berry. Multiple parents report their children are happy, learning significantly, and thriving in care.

   Caring and loving staffstrong curriculumexperienced leadership (20+ years)excellent teacher-child relationships
4. 4

   Young Expression Day Care LLC

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   811 Maxfield St, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

   Young Expression Day Care LLC in Waco, Texas has received exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, caring staff and safe environment, with children reportedly transitioning well and enjoying attending. The director and teachers are noted for being responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being and happiness.

   welcoming environmentcaring and professional staffresponsive director (Mrs. Jasmine)safe and nurturing setting
5. 5

   Kidz Turn

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   900 N Loop 340, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

   NOTE: The reviews provided are for Church of the Open Door, not KIDZ TURN daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available for KIDZ TURN in Waco, Texas.

   None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
6. 6

   Wsgbc Day Care Center

   4.55 score

   5(6)

   2525 E Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   WSGBC Day Care Center in Waco, Texas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic curriculum, Christian values instruction, and Texas Rising Star certification. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and well-prepared for school.

   caring and awesome staffChristian values educationstrong academic foundationhigh-quality early learning program
7. 7

   This Little Piggy Academy

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   2716 Robinson Dr, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   This Little Piggy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented environment with caring, friendly staff and clean, well-organized classrooms. Parents report feeling confident in the safety and quality of care their children receive, with staff members engaging warmly with all families.

   Safe atmospherefriendly and attentive staffclean and organized classroomsfamily-like environment
8. 8

   The Center Day Camp

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1115 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

   Note: The reviews provided are for a gym/fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious facilities suitable for events, and reasonable pricing. The facility offers multiple amenities including a heated pool, weight room, basketball courts, and exercise classes.

   Friendly and helpful staffspacious facilityreasonable pricingheated pool
9. 9

   Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 189 children

   Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco receives consistently positive feedback focused on its welcoming community, quality children's ministry, and strong biblical teaching. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment across all age groups and the church's active involvement in the community.

   Welcoming and friendly atmospherequality children's ministry programsengaging biblical teaching by pastorsfamily-oriented activities (VBS
10. 10

    Talitha Koum Nurture Center

    4.37 score

    4.6(8)

    1311 Clay Ave, Waco, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Talitha Koum Nurture Center as an exceptional early childhood facility that combines daycare with educational programming and developmental support. Reviews highlight the caring staff, learning-focused environment, and community impact, though one parent noted eligibility requirements related to Social Security numbers.

    Educational focusstaff genuinely careearly childhood brain developmentfree intervention for at-risk children

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