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6,857 Child Daycare & Preschools in Texas

Browse 6,857 child daycare & preschools across Texas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Texas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Texas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Texas has about 8,793 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Texas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Texas

There are 8,793 daycares in Texas: 512 headstart facilities, 1,081 before/after school centers, 343 religious facility daycares, and 6,857 childcare and preschool centers.

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Parkview Christian Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parkview Christian Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. Parents with positive experiences praise the caring staff, child development, and quality care. However, multiple parents report discriminatory practices, including denying enrollment to children with same-sex parents and imposing personal lifestyle requirements on job applicants.

Loving and caring staffchildren's growth and developmentstaff goes above and beyond
Address
1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX
Phone
(254) 753-0327
Mclennan Community College Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

NOTE: The reviews provided are for McLennan Community College, not a daycare center. The Google Rating of 3.9/5 appears inconsistent with the 10 five-star reviews submitted. Reviews consistently praise the institution as a welcoming community college with excellent faculty, beautiful campus, and strong student support services.

Welcoming and authentic atmospherepassionate and skilled professorsbeautiful campus with green space
Address
1400 College Dr, Waco, TX
Phone
(254) 299-8720
Waco Family Ymca Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

WACO Family YMCA CCC is highly regarded as a modern, family-friendly facility with excellent childcare services. Parents consistently praise the professional and attentive staff, quality swimming and gymnastics programs, and clean, well-maintained facilities. A few concerns were raised about inconsistent operating hours and front desk staff demeanor.

Modern facilityfriendly and professional staffattentive childcare with observation windows
Address
6800 Harvey Dr, Waco, TX
Phone
(254) 776-6612
Peas In A Pod Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Peas in a Pod Learning Center in College Station receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff, strong Christian-based curriculum, advanced security features, and transparent communication through live cameras and daily updates. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and well-cared for.

caring and knowledgeable staffChristian-based curriculumlive camera access
Address
2033 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S, College Station, TX
Phone
(979) 703-1816
St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

St. Thomas Aquinas CDC receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise affordable pricing, caring teachers, enrichment programs, and a warm community environment. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about management decisions, staff conduct, inadequate incident reporting, unresolved safety issues, and dismissal of parental concerns.

Affordable tuitionCCMS acceptancesibling discounts
Address
2541 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX
Phone
(979) 693-6994
Brodie Lane Child Development Center Child Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Brodie Lane Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the family-like environment, cleanliness, and caring staff. Parents particularly highlight the director's personal attention to children and appreciate specific teachers' dedication and helpfulness. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with management operations.

Clean facilitykind and dedicated teachersfamily environment
Address
8105 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 292-7234
Stepping Stone School III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stone School III in Austin for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Reviews highlight the teachers' genuine love for the children, strong management, and well-structured programs including STEM activities and art. Families report feeling welcomed and supported, with many praising the school's stability and staff retention.

Caring and attentive teachersloving and patient staffsupportive management team
Address
6616 Mcneil Dr, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 258-9141
Beginners World Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Beginners World Learning Academy for its caring, professional staff and hands-on leadership under Director Daniela. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in learning, with strong communication from teachers to parents about their child's progress and daily activities.

Friendly and professional staffhands-on directorclean facility
Address
17303 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX
Phone
(281) 257-3930
Atlas Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Atlas Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, quick accommodation of schedule changes, and developmental progress of their children. The daycare is highlighted as a trustworthy option in southwest Houston with convenient scheduling including Saturday hours.

Attentive and caring stafffriendly and welcoming environmentquick accommodation of last-minute childcare needs
Address
9647 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 969-3151
Elite City Kids Childcare And Learning Academy #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Elite City Kids Childcare for its caring, nurturing staff who make children excited to attend. The facility is noted for being clean, well-maintained, educational, and professionally run with engaging activities and spacious classrooms.

Caring and patient staffchildren enthusiastic about attendingclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
9815 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 445-5437
Hershey'S Angels 24/7 Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Hershey's Angels for its structured, loving environment and the exceptional care provided by Ms. Hershey and staff. The center is noted for supporting child development across academic, social, and emotional areas, with particular success in potty training and life skills. The 24/7 availability and strong security are highlighted as valuable features for working parents.

Structured environmentstaff expertise in child developmentpotty training success
Address
7630 Sanford Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 988-9870
Lil Rascals Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Lil Rascals for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-equipped facility. Children are reported to be happy and secure, with strong communication from teachers through daily updates and photos. The owner is described as involved and invested in the center's quality.

Kind and professional staffowner involvementclean facility
Address
4509 Center St, Deer Park, TX
Phone
(281) 479-5439
High Achievers Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise High Achievers Enrichment Center for caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The director and teachers are described as compassionate and engaged, with regular communication through an app and daily activities. One review references a past incident but notes the director's swift response and protocol adherence.

caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdaily updates and photos via app
Address
9608 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX
Phone
(281) 478-4800
Future Scholars Of America
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Future Scholars of America receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and affordability. However, there are isolated complaints about facility security, payment policies, and service speed that contrast sharply with the predominantly favorable reviews.

Caring and attentive staffeducational curriculum (lettersnumbers
Address
7306 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 462-0268
Hopscotch Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Learning and Beyond (note: reviews reference 'Learning and Beyond,' not 'Hopscotch Childcare') for exceptional teacher care, strong communication through daily photos/videos and the ProCare app, and engaging curriculum that promotes early learning and social development. Staff members are described as dedicated, warm, and treating children like their own. The facility provides a safe, clean, nurturing environment with nutritious meals.

Attentive and caring teachersconsistent daily communication through photos/videosProCare parent app access
Address
3750 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX
Phone
(281) 398-5437
Walden Oaks Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Walden Oaks Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and family-oriented environment. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with engaging educational activities. Multiple parents report long-term satisfaction and would recommend it highly.

Warm and caring staffattentive to individual child needsclean and safe facility
Address
3100 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX
Phone
(281) 424-5811
Thelma Cares Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Thelma Cares Academy is a long-established center (30+ years) in Houston where parents report exceptional care, academic instruction, and a family-like atmosphere. Children learn reading, writing, math, Spanish, and religious education. Ms. Thelma and her staff are highly praised for treating children as their own and going above and beyond with field trips, meals, supplies, and even college scholarships.

Experienced staffstrong academic instructionbilingual learning
Address
7343 Alabonson Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 983-9000
Houston Kidz Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Houston Kidz Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and welcoming staff, smooth transitions for new students, educational curriculum combining preschool and childcare, and safe environment that allows them to work with confidence.

Friendly and professional staffcompassionate teacher-child relationshipssmooth drop-off transitions
Address
713 E Airtex Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 443-7787
Parents Choice INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents Choice Inc in Spring, Texas receives consistently high praise from families. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting exceptional staff professionalism, strong child care quality, and excellent communication. Families express strong loyalty to the center and would recommend it to others.

Professional and caring staffnurturing and engaging atmospherestrong safety measures
Address
23440 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, TX
Phone
(281) 353-7681
Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
701 E Madison Ave, Harlingen, TX
Phone
(956) 423-2550
Golden Steps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Golden Steps Child Development Center has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Most parents praise the caring teachers, educational activities, and welcoming environment, but a minority report serious concerns about management, staff conduct, and incident handling.

Patient and understanding teacherseducational instruction (colorsshapes
Address
2104 Quail Creek Rd, Laredo, TX
Phone
(956) 717-9226
Guardian Angel Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Guardian Angel Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development focus. However, one parent raised concerns about understaffing, inadequate infant/toddler supervision, and unprofessional behavior from certain staff members.

Caring and compassionate staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong child development and learning activities
Address
1630 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 921-0770
Kids World Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kids World Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, low turnover, reasonable costs, and accommodating approach. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns about staff conduct, including physical aggression toward children, verbal mistreatment, and inadequate management response to complaints.

Warm and caring stafflow staff turnoverreasonable costs
Address
7790 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 681-6671
T.O.P. Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

T.O.P. Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, home-like environment, and educational development of children. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns involving injuries to their granddaughter and alleged refusal to provide camera footage, with authorities reportedly involved.

Caring and patient staffhome environment atmosphereeducational curriculum (colors
Address
8240 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 684-6900
The Children'S Garden, A Place To Bloom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Children's Garden receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff who address their concerns. One parent gave a very negative review citing a hostile environment, creating a mixed overall assessment.

friendly staffsafe environmentresponsive to parent concerns
Address
1575 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 531-9060
Boys & Girls Club Of Brazoria County-Polk
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
600 Audubon Woods Dr, Richwood, TX
Phone
(979) 373-9668
New Beginnings Preschool & Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Beginnings has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's transformation under new management, noting improvements in child development, teacher quality, and emotional adjustment. One negative review raises concerns about supervision and meal program practices.

Caring and attentive teacherschild development progress (potty traininglearning)
Address
3606 Atkinsen St, Amarillo, TX
Phone
(806) 353-1801
Growing Smart Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Growing Smart Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, experienced staff and clean facility, reporting their children love attending and have shown significant growth. However, a minority of recent reviews cite serious concerns including frequent unexpected closures causing work disruptions, alleged neglect of basic child care, and unprofessional customer service.

Caring and compassionate staffprofessional teacherschildren enjoy attending
Address
1110 S Austin St, Sherman, TX
Phone
(903) 893-8599
Kids Palace Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kids Palace Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the safe, clean environment, caring and attentive staff, and strong educational focus, with many families having enrolled their children for multiple years.

Safe and structured environmentattentive and communicative teachersclean and organized facility
Address
1001 Metker St, Irving, TX
Phone
(972) 554-4921
Kreative Kids Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kreative Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, caring staff—particularly Director Ms. Beverly—clean facilities, and individualized attention to children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-supported, with special recognition for accommodating children with special needs and maintaining excellent teacher-to-child ratios in infant rooms.

Welcoming and kind staffclean and organized facilityDirector Ms. Beve
Address
9664 Walnut St, Dallas, TX
Phone
(972) 234-8810

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6,857 child daycare & preschools daycares across Texas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Texas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Texas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Texas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Texas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.