Best Church Daycare in Austin, TX
Compare 8 church daycare in Austin. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Austin, Texas at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,162
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 150
Austin has 8 licensed church daycare with 3,162 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.150 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 78741 (avg 5 stars), while 78704 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Nature Preschool Center4.8 score5(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 - 2Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy4.8 score5(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 - 3First Foundations Preschool4.8 score5(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 - 4Palomita Child Development Center Child Incorporated4.8 score5(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 - 5Arbor Montessori Academy4.8 score5(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 - 6Bright Kids Child Development Center4.77 score5(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 - 7Aim And Focus Karate4.77 score5(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 - 8Covenant Presbyterian Preschool4.75 score5(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 - 9First English Lutheran Child Development Center4.74 score5(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 - 10St Michaels Episcopal Day School4.74 score5(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 223 daycares with Google ratings in Austin
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,162 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Austin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Austin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78741 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 78738 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 78744 | 18 | 4.94 | 5 | |
| 78705 | 5 | 4.85 | 4 | |
| 78726 | 11 | 4.8 | 8 | |
| 78756 | 12 | 4.77 | 8 | |
| 78717 | 11 | 4.75 | 2 | |
| 78732 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 78704 | 30 | 4.7 | 12 | |
| 78750 | 15 | 4.68 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Austin (12–767 children)
Small
up to 30 children
44
Medium
31–75 children
182
Large
76–150 children
159
Very Large
150+ children
80
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Austin based on parent reviews
Shepherd Of The Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool
5226 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Parents praise Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool for its welcoming and inclusive environment. The facility is commended for patient, understanding teachers who effectively support children's learning and development. The church community is described as warm, caring, and spiritually grounded with excellent programs for families.
Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool
4410 Duval Rd, Austin, TX
Parents highlight the school's excellent staff, thoughtful curriculum, and strong sense of community fostered by the director. Reviewers appreciate the engaging activities, knowledgeable teachers, and welcoming environment that makes families feel at home.
Canyon Creek Preschool
9001 R R 620 N, Austin, TX
Parents highlight the school's warm, community-focused atmosphere and experienced staff who provide individualized care, such as accommodating late potty training. Families report that children feel loved and are well-prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially, with religious instruction being inclusive of non-religious families. The reasonable pricing and professional yet neighborly environment are also noted as significant benefits.
Peace Lutheran Preschool
10625 R R 620 N, Austin, TX
Peace Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility in Austin consistently praised for its welcoming, inclusive, and progressive community atmosphere. Parents highlight the caring staff, dynamic leadership, and neurodivergent-friendly environment that embraces people of all backgrounds. The facility is noted for its community involvement and relevant, engaging programming.
St. Georges Episcopal School
4301 N Ih 35, Austin, TX
Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool
2900 Slaughter Ln W, Austin, TX
Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool's pre-K program receives high praise from parents who report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is part of a welcoming Baptist church community known for compassionate pastoral leadership and inclusive membership. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing environment and the child's enthusiasm for attending.
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Church Daycare in Austin, Texas
There are 8 church daycare in Austin, Texas, making up 2% of the 466 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Austin have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 223 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 3,162 parent reviews. Parents in Austin most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, caring and attentive staff, and clean facility.
When choosing a daycare in Austin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Church Daycare in Austin
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Parents highlight the school's excellent staff, thoughtful curriculum, and strong sense of community fostered by the director. Reviewers appreciate the engaging activities, knowledgeable teachers, and welcoming environment that makes families feel at home.
- Address
- 4410 Duval Rd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 346-3124
Parents highlight the school's warm, community-focused atmosphere and experienced staff who provide individualized care, such as accommodating late potty training. Families report that children feel loved and are well-prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially, with religious instruction being inclusive of non-religious families. The reasonable pricing and professional yet neighborly environment are also noted as significant benefits.
- Address
- 9001 R R 620 N, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 258-4495
- Address
- 10205 R R 620 N, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 258-1721
- Address
- 4301 N Ih 35, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 452-6063
Parents praise Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool for its welcoming and inclusive environment. The facility is commended for patient, understanding teachers who effectively support children's learning and development. The church community is described as warm, caring, and spiritually grounded with excellent programs for families.
- Address
- 5226 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 892-7528
Peace Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility in Austin consistently praised for its welcoming, inclusive, and progressive community atmosphere. Parents highlight the caring staff, dynamic leadership, and neurodivergent-friendly environment that embraces people of all backgrounds. The facility is noted for its community involvement and relevant, engaging programming.
- Address
- 10625 R R 620 N, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 401-6001
Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool's pre-K program receives high praise from parents who report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is part of a welcoming Baptist church community known for compassionate pastoral leadership and inclusive membership. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing environment and the child's enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 2900 Slaughter Ln W, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 292-6801
Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, educated staff and warm environment that supports child development. The facility emphasizes play-based learning and maintains high standards. However, a few parents have expressed concerns about the director and tuition costs.
- Address
- 3901 Speedway, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 465-8383
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