How do I choose the right daycare in Temple?

When choosing a daycare in Temple, 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 Temple?

Temple offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities Headstart Programs — 3 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School 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 Temple, Texas (3 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 Temple for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Temple

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.

Kid Grace Learning Center

4.49 score

4.7(12)

801 S 13th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 187 children

Kid Grace Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming Christian environment, genuine care from staff, and spiritual atmosphere. The facility is described as a place where families feel supported and valued.

welcoming Christian environmentgenuine care and love from staffspiritual focussupportive community

Kidz Stop

4.48 score

4.6(20)

804 S 17th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

Parents consistently praise Kidz Stop as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a welcoming environment. Children reportedly transition happily to the center, enjoy daily activities, and parents receive regular updates on their child's progress. Multiple families report their children are thriving and genuinely love attending.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing ownerchildren excited to attenddaily parent updates

My School Oak Park United Methodist

4.33 score

4.6(6)

5505 S 31st St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

Reviews praise the facility's welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. However, the reviews appear to be about the church facility rather than the daycare center specifically, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality and services.

Nice facilitiesfriendly peoplewelcoming environmentreligious setting

Peanut Gallery

4.24 score

4.3(20)

519 Guy Dr, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 326 children

Parents consistently praise Peanut Gallery/Cadence Academy for caring, attentive staff who genuinely love working with children. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and strong developmental progress across all age groups from infants through school-age children.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent teacher-parent communication with daily photosstructured curriculumclean and organized facility

Young World Preschool And Mother'S Day Out

4.21 score

4.3(11)

2010 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

Young World Preschool is a small, tight-knit center in Temple, Texas with overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. The majority of reviews praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong pre-K curriculum, and safe environment, though one negative review raises serious concerns about safety and staff conduct.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong pre-K curriculum that prepares children for kindergartensmall tight-knit environmentpersonalized attention

Ebony And Ivorys Childcare And Learning Center

4.08 score

4.1(20)

718 S 11th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

Parents consistently praise Ebony and Ivory's Childcare as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The staff, led by Director Ronnie, are described as genuinely caring and intentional educators rather than basic babysitters. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong child development outcomes.

Warm and welcoming staffgenuine care and love for childrenintentional teaching and learning programsexcellent communication with parents

Little Learners Education Center

4.06 score

4.1(9)

302 W Avenue U, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

Little Learners Education Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, owner Amanda, long-term satisfaction, and engaging activities. Negative reviews cite staff phone use, lack of security cameras, safety concerns including unexplained injuries, overcrowding, and insufficient engagement with younger children.

Caring and friendly staffowner Amandaengaging activitieschildren eager to attend

Starting Point Childcare Center

4 score

4(20)

514 N 3rd St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

Starting Point Childcare Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's love for attending, strong learning experiences, and feeling confident their children are well-cared-for. The center is commended for its communication, security measures, and treating children with genuine affection.

caring and loving staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents (app updates)security prioritized

Temple Christian Child Care

4 score

4(17)

5105 W Adams Ave, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

Temple Christian Child Care receives consistently positive reviews with parents praising the caring and responsive staff, clean facility, and secure environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the communication about their child's day and needs. The center's Christian values and welcoming atmosphere are frequently highlighted.

Loving and caring staffclean facilitysecure entrancegood communication with parents

Marlandwood Daycare

3.9 score

3.8(5)

969 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

Marlandwood Daycare receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff and quality care, while negative reviews express concerns about organization, staff friendliness, and illness management practices, particularly regarding hand-foot-mouth disease outbreaks.

Caring and friendly staffgood quality carechildren enjoy attending

Headstart Programs in Temple, Texas

There are 3 headstart programs in Temple, Texas, making up 10% of the 30 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 Temple, 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 3 headstart programs daycares in Temple, Texas, out of 30 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 Temple, 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

Temple offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School 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 Temple for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Temple 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.

3 Headstart Programs in Temple, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Temple

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