How do I choose the right daycare in Lufkin?

When choosing a daycare in Lufkin, 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 Lufkin?

Lufkin offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 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.

Headstart Programs in Lufkin, Texas (2 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 Lufkin for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lufkin

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.

Tots On The Move Child Education Center

4.54 score

4.7(17)

1204 Cain St, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 11 children

Reviews praise the center's warm, supportive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents appreciate the community focus, educational assistance, and special events. All reviews are positive with no criticisms noted.

Excellent and supportive staffhelpful with academic subjectswarm and loving environmentstrong community spirit

Kids INC Learning Center

4.31 score

4.5(8)

2960 Hwy 69 N, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

Kids Inc Learning Center in Lufkin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from the majority of parents, with most praising the cleanliness, caring staff, and quality of education. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-prepared for school. One negative review contradicts this, citing staff behavior and inappropriate discipline.

Exceptionally clean facilitycaring and kind staffeffective teaching and school preparationsafe environment

Cornerstone Kids Academy

3.73 score

3.5(6)

2306 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

Cornerstone Kids Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate care and supervision during an infant's trial day that resulted in a health issue.

Caring and engaging staffgood communication with parentsorganized facilityoutdoor activities and crafts

Tulane Kids Academy INC

3.67 score

3.4(6)

2102 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children

Tulane Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents about staff care and interactive learning, but significant complaints about management practices. Several parents report poor handling of disputes, abrupt termination of care despite advance notice, inconsistent closure schedules, billing disputes, and unprofessional interactions with ownership.

Staff dedication and care for childreninteractive learning activitieschildren enjoy attend

Kid Kountry Preschool

3.24 score

2.6(6)

2505 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

Kid Kountry Preschool receives mixed reviews with one highly positive experience and five negative ones. Parents report concerns about staff professionalism, classroom management, and owner responsiveness, though some staff members are described as caring. Multiple parents cited behavioral changes in their children and dissatisfaction with how concerns were addressed.

Caring staff memberschildren feel safegood at helping children adjust to daycareattentive to individual needs

Kid'S Konnection Preschool

3.2 score

2.4(5)

3640 S Us Highway 69, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

Kid's Konnection Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and child care practices. While some parents praise the friendly atmosphere and activities, others report disrespectful staff behavior, poor nutrition, and inadequate supervision.

Friendly staffvariety of activitiesnice management

Lil Rascalz Clubhouse

2.8 score

1.6(5)

2616 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

Lil Rascalz Clubhouse has extremely mixed reviews with significant safety and operational concerns. While one parent praised the caring staff and cleanliness, multiple parents reported serious issues including children being left at pickup, inadequate supervision, unclean conditions, illness outbreaks not disclosed, and billing problems. The facility appears to have quality differences between rooms.

Caring and sweet staffclean facilityresponsive staffexperienced teachers like Miss Vicky

Headstart Programs in Lufkin, Texas

There are 2 headstart programs in Lufkin, Texas, making up 7% of the 28 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 Lufkin, 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 2 headstart programs daycares in Lufkin, Texas, out of 28 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 Lufkin, 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

Lufkin offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 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 Lufkin for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Lufkin 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.

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