2 Headstart Programs in Austin, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Austin

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

   Nature Preschool Center

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

   Nature Preschool Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nature-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and exceptional teachers led by director Aarti. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, confidence, and love of learning. The school creates a warm, nurturing community where children thrive both educationally and personally.

   Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor play and explorationhands-on multi-sensory learningpassionate and caring teachers
2. 2

   Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   5710 Mccarty Ln, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

   Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy in Austin receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing community where children thrive. Parents highlight the exceptional, caring staff, beautiful campus with outdoor spaces and animals, multilingual curriculum, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show genuine excitement and happiness daily.

   Warm and caring staffbeautiful campus with playgrounds and outdoor spacesfarm animalsart atelier
3. 3

   First Foundations Preschool

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

   First Foundations Preschool in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, qualified teaching staff, strong academics, and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, sense of community, and the director's personal attention as key strengths that support children's growth.

   Exceptional and highly qualified teachersfaith-centered curriculumlow student-to-teacher ratios
4. 4

   Palomita Child Development Center Child Incorporated

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   4905 Maufrais Ln, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

   Parents consistently praise Angels Care & Learning Center (Maufrais location) for its attentive, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show improved development, confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a nurturing, family-like environment with educational activities including Spanish language instruction.

   Caring and attentive staffconsistent teachers building child confidenceexcellent parent communicationclean and well-maintained facility
5. 5

   Arbor Montessori Academy

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   11726 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

   Arbor Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's authentic Montessori approach, exceptional teacher consistency, and strong academic preparation for children. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, stable community, and positive impact on their children's confidence and learning outcomes.

   Low teacher turnoverconsistent and caring staffstrong academic preparationauthentic Montessori methodology
6. 6

   Bright Kids Child Development Center

   4.77 score

   5(17)

   10713 N Fm 620, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

   Bright Kids Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, development, and the center's excellent communication and engaging curriculum.

   caring and loving staffsafe and clean environmentengaging curriculumregular updates with pictures/videos
7. 7

   Aim And Focus Karate

   4.77 score

   5(17)

   8516 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

   Aim and Focus Karate is highly regarded by parents for its structured martial arts instruction and character development program. Master Ben Johnson and his staff are praised for teaching discipline, respect, and confidence while maintaining rigorous standards rather than operating as a 'belt factory.' Parents report significant positive changes in their children's behavior, self-esteem, and overall development.

   Excellent instruction and instructor expertisestrong emphasis on discipline and respectcharacter developmentaffordable afterschool care
8. 8

   Covenant Presbyterian Preschool

   4.75 score

   5(15)

   3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

   Covenant Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the balance between play-based learning and age-appropriate education, along with the caring and dedicated staff who make families feel welcomed and supported.

   Loving and nurturing teacherssafe and welcoming environmentstrong sense of community and familyplay-based learning approach
9. 9

   First English Lutheran Child Development Center

   4.74 score

   5(14)

   3001 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

   First English Lutheran Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate its warm, community-focused environment and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the caring staff, low student-teacher ratios, on-site prepared meals, and strong social-emotional learning focus as key strengths that keep children excited to attend daily.

   Caring and attentive stafflow student-teacher ratiosplay-based and Montessori-style learningsocial-emotional learning focus
10. 10

    St Michaels Episcopal Day School

    4.74 score

    5(14)

    1500 N Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    St. Michael's Episcopal Day School in Austin receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Reggio-inspired, play-based learning approach, exceptional staff who genuinely care for each child, beautiful campus with extensive outdoor spaces, and strong sense of community and belonging.

    Reggio-inspired hands-on learning approachcaring and invested teachers and stafflow student-to-teacher ratios with personalized attentionbeauti

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