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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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Dbs Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

DBS Kids LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and child development. Parents consistently report feeling confident in the center's safety measures and professionalism. One negative review criticizes unprofessionalism without specific details.

caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmenteducational curriculum with Spanish and sign language
Address
4322 Justice Ave, Lubbock, TX
Phone
(806) 797-8890
Kolor The World Day Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents report that Kolor The World provides good childcare with loving, dedicated teachers who engage well with children. However, there are significant concerns about management style, vehicle safety practices, and staff retention issues.

Caring and dedicated teaching staffgood communication with parents about eventschildren enjoy attending
Address
2203 E University Dr, Edinburg, TX
Phone
(956) 380-1095
Noahs Little Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Noah's Little Ark receives polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents about caring teachers and positive environments, but serious complaints from others regarding staff rudeness, inadequate special needs accommodations, safety concerns, unprofessional management, alleged abuse, and discriminatory practices toward children with disabilities.

Caring and loving teacherspatient discipline approachgood communication about daily activities
Address
1030 4th St, Rosenberg, TX
Phone
(281) 232-6624
Horizons Christian Ministry Dba New Horizons Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

New Horizons Preschool has highly polarized reviews. One long-term parent praised the caring staff and family atmosphere, but multiple recent parents reported serious concerns including staff rudeness, inadequate supervision, hygiene and safety violations, high staff turnover, and lack of proper licensure compliance.

Caring and loving staff (per long-term parent)family atmosphereestablished program since 2012
Address
5151 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX
Phone
(281) 991-0415
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
Teacher'S Apple Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Teacher's Apple Daycare has mixed reviews with significant safety and facility concerns. While some parents praise staff members like Berthita and Terry for their care and affection toward children, recent reviews highlight serious issues including poor facility maintenance, inadequate supervision, and child safety incidents.

Staff members are caring and affectionate with childrenreliable and established facilitychildren are well-fed
Address
2812 N Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso, TX
Phone
(915) 592-2306
Cobblestone Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
3140 N Walnut Grove Rd, Midlothian, TX
Phone
(817) 773-4180
Pats Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Pat's Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the loving environment, educational activities, and staff support over multi-year enrollments. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate behavior management, alleged inappropriate staff conduct, high turnover in pricing, and director dismissiveness toward parent concerns.

Loving and structured environmenteducational activities and learning outcomesstaff support through developmental stages
Address
3721 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 377-9161
Open Arms Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
3414 Sw Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX
Phone
(817) 923-1650
Building My Future
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
6807 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX
Phone
(956) 843-9092
Playtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
4603 N Ih 35, Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 709-5288
Hatch House School Sendero Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Hatch House Sendero has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Cynthia, individual attention to children, and developmental progress. Negative reviewers cite billing discrepancies, unprofessional customer service, mishandled sensitive information, and rudeness from staff.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and high standardschildren treated as individuals
Address
3087 Fm 1431, Round Rock, TX
Phone
(512) 358-4100
Jeanettes Little Haven Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Jeanette's Little Haven Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with significant safety and behavioral concerns. Several parents report positive experiences with caring staff and their children's happiness, but multiple serious complaints include physical discipline, unsanitary conditions, staff rudeness, lack of parental access, security issues, and alleged discrimination against children with special needs.

Extended hours until 8pmbudget-friendly pricingfield
Address
7110 Holly Hill Dr, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 363-2944
Jeanettes Little Haven Christian Academy Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Jeanette's Little Haven has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents about staff care and organization, but serious allegations from others regarding staff conduct, facility cleanliness, safety concerns, and discrimination against children with special needs. Multiple parents reported negative experiences with specific staff members and inadequate supervision.

Extended hours until 8pmbudget-friendly pricingfield trips provided
Address
6868 Walling Ln, Dallas, TX
Phone
(214) 553-5353
Heritage Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
1604 Central Texas Expy, Lampasas, TX
Phone
(512) 556-9800
Mrs Irenes Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Mrs. Irene's Child Care and Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children showing significant developmental progress and emotional growth. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and note their children are happy and well-cared for, with one recent reviewer mentioning initial concerns that were quickly resolved.

caring and kind staffstrong developmental progresschildren happy and eager to attend
Address
1007 Austin St, Midland, TX
Phone
(432) 520-8888
Lake Whitney Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Lake Whitney Learning Center has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents about cleanliness, staff care, and child readiness, but serious complaints from others about staff unprofessionalism, lack of patience with toddlers, sudden dismissals of children, and alleged discriminatory treatment. Multiple parents report their young children were expelled after only a few days with minimal notice.

Clean facilitywelcoming environmentexcellent circle
Address
114 N Neches St, Whitney, TX
Phone
(254) 694-5437
Caring Hand Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents consistently praise Caring Hand Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational programs, camera monitoring, and ability to help children adjust and thrive. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback reported.

Caring and kind stafffamily-oriented environmenteducational curriculum
Address
260 Commercial Dr, Harker Heights, TX
Phone
(254) 501-9299
Just For Tots #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Just For Tots #2 in Killeen, Texas receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and nurturing environment where children thrive. However, one negative review details serious concerns including overfeeding an infant, inadequate hygiene practices, failure to report sick children, and disputed unauthorized charges to a family member's credit card.

Clean facilityattentive and caring staffwelcomin
Address
2901b W Elms Rd, Killeen, TX
Phone
(254) 616-6665
Kiddie Cabin Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Kiddie Cabin Day Care in New Caney, Texas receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the long-term staff, affordability, learning environment, and family-like atmosphere, with many families having attended for years. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including physical discipline (hitting children), staff inattentiveness, owner rudeness, and unprofessional behavior.

Experienced long-term staffaffordable pricingchildren report learning new things
Address
19415 F M 1485, New Caney, TX
Phone
(281) 689-0509
First Step
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

First Step Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, and loving environment, but recent negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical discipline of children, discriminatory treatment of a child with developmental needs, and a decline in staff quality and professionalism after 2023.

Caring and patient stafffaith-based curriculum with Bible lessonswelcoming environment
Address
2307 Kingston Dr, Longview, TX
Phone
(903) 295-9999
Nannie'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1024 E Goode St, Quitman, TX
Phone
(903) 763-4743
Carrusel Daycare Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Reviews are highly polarized with strong positive and negative experiences. Positive reviews praise caring, understanding teachers and children's development. Negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision of infants, allegations of abuse, neglect, poor hygiene, and claims of child deaths.

caring and understanding teacherschildren enjoy attendingchildren show developmental progress including independence
Address
423 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX
Phone
(956) 585-3128
Red Barn Private School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Red Barn Private School in Corpus Christi receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and feel like part of a family, with particular emphasis on the professionalism and warmth of the staff. The facility is noted for its clean environment, quality curriculum, flexible hours, and excellent communication with parents.

caring and professional staffchildren feel loved and safewelcomi
Address
2013 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Phone
(361) 855-7555
Little School House Of Castroville
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little School House of Castroville has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, engaging activities, Bible curriculum, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, poor communication, staff inability to handle child adjustment, and one reviewer claims the business is closed.

caring and kind staffengaging curriculum with Bible storiesorganized activities and field trips
Address
2873 Hwy 90 E, Castroville, TX
Phone
(830) 762-9131
The Drake School Of Etiquette & Performing Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
5115 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 974-6274
Playing And Learning Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Playing and Learning Day Care has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the organization and staff, but multiple parents reported serious concerns including alleged discrimination against children with ADHD, mistreatment by the director, poor customer service, language barriers, and allegations of physical punishment.

Well-organized facilitystaff described as pleasant by one reviewer
Address
5903 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX
Phone
(915) 881-1200
Cradles & Crayons #6
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Cradles & Crayons #6 receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about operational standards and staff professionalism. While a few parents praise the staff and facility, the majority report issues with child supervision, hygiene practices, staff behavior, inconsistent policies, and lack of individualized care for young children.

Staff friendlinesswelcoming atmosphere
Address
9740 Dyer St, El Paso, TX
Phone
(915) 755-3870
Odessa Candyland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Odessa Candyland Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers, director, developmental progress, and engaging activities. Negative reviews report inadequate supervision, safety concerns, poor communication, insufficient meals, lack of educational content, and staff unprofessionalism.

Patient and caring teachersdevelopmental progress in speech and potty trainingengaging projects and activities
Address
300 Amburgey Ave, Odessa, TX
Phone
(432) 276-5506
Greenhouse Cc And Lc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Greenhouse CC and LC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, educational activities, and family-like environment, particularly citing Mrs. Marilyn's leadership. However, multiple negative reviews report disrespectful and rude behavior from staff and ownership, including unprofessional communication, inappropriate comments to children, and corporal punishment.

Experienced staffeducational curriculum (colorsshapes
Address
700 E Henderson Rd, Angleton, TX
Phone
(979) 549-0450

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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.