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Best Before or After School Daycare in Carrollton, TX

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Carrollton. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carrollton, Texas at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
611
Top rated (4.5+)
18

Carrollton has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 611 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.18 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 75007 (avg 4.63 stars), while 75006 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carrollton

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
    Holy Covenant Early Childhood Development Program
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    1901 E Peters Colony Rd, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Holy Covenant Early Childhood Development Program receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the nurturing, family-like environment, caring staff who go above and beyond for each child, and well-rounded educational programming that prepares children for elementary school.

    caring and patient teachersfamily-like atmosphereindividualized attention to each childdiverse activities including STEM/music/PE
  2. 2
    Hebron Montessori School
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1938 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Parents consistently praise Hebron Montessori School for its exceptional Montessori curriculum, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Children show significant academic and developmental progress, with strong teacher-student relationships and low infant-to-teacher ratios. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and growth at the facility.

    Montessori teaching methodexceptional academic progresscaring and invested stafflow teacher-to-studen
  3. 3
    Covenant Church Mothers Day Out/Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2660 E Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Covenant Church, not specifically for their Mothers Day Out/Preschool program. Reviews overwhelmingly praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and community involvement, with parents/attendees highlighting the diverse congregation and quality of worship and preaching.

    Welcoming and inclusive communitystrong spiritual atmosphereexcellent preaching and worship servicesdiverse congregation
  4. 4
    The Happy Tree Cdc
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    3225 Belmeade Dr, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    The Happy Tree CDC receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong emotional bonds between teachers and children, clean facilities, and effective educational curriculum. Parents frequently mention feeling reassured about their children's wellbeing and highlight the center's low regulatory violations compared to other facilities. Multiple families expressed reluctance to leave despite relocating due to their positive experiences.

  5. 5
    Primrose School Of West Carrollton
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4028 Nazarene Dr, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 201 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of West Carrollton for its attentive, loving staff and responsive management. Reviews highlight strong academic preparation, character development, and excellent communication with families. Multiple parents report their children were excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Caring and attentive teachersresponsive front office staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong safety practices
  6. 6
    1st International Academy
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    1609 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    1ST INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY is highly rated by parents, particularly those with Korean-speaking families. Parents praise the cleanliness, bilingual Korean-English curriculum, nutritious Korean meals, caring staff, and enriching activities like taekwondo and traditional games.

    Clean facility with no-shoes indoors policyKorean and English bilingual educationfresh traditional Korean meals daily with balanced nutritioncaring and attentive teachers
  7. 7
    Ridge Preschool
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    4561 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Ridge Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, intentional teachers and strong leadership. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, daily photo updates, outdoor activities, and developmental support including Spanish and music instruction.

    Caring and intentional teachersstrong leadershipoutdoor learning spacedaily photo reports
  8. 8
    St Catherine Of Siena Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1705 E Peters Colony Rd, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    St. Catherine of Siena Preschool in Carrollton is highly rated with parents praising the welcoming and loving Catholic community. Parents highlight the peaceful atmosphere, genuine care, and inclusive environment for families and children of all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly communitypeaceful atmospherenon-judgmental staffmeaningful religious education and activities
  9. 9
    Xplor
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2525 E Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 255 children

    XPLOR Carrollton is highly rated by parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff who treat children like family. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging curriculum, strong communication, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend. Multiple parents report enrolling multiple children and feeling completely comfortable with the level of care provided.

    Warm and dedicated staffindividual attention to each childclean and safe facilityexcellent communication with parents
  10. 10
    Primrose School Of Castle Hills
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1824 King Arthur Blvd, Carrollton, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Castle Hills for its warm, nurturing environment and low teacher turnover. The facility is noted for maintaining high standards across cleanliness, curriculum quality, nutrition, parent communication, and child development. Multiple long-term families report their children thrived from infancy through kindergarten.

    Warm and engaged teachers with low turnoverclean and well-maintained facilitiesbalanced curriculum with ample play opportunitiesquality nutrition and meals prepared fresh daily

Rating Distribution

Based on 30 daycares with Google ratings in Carrollton

4.5 - 5.0
18
4.0 - 4.4
7
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 611 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
8
2Safe environment
6
3Children eager to attend
4
4Caring and attentive teachers
4
5Caring and attentive staff
4
6Welcoming atmosphere
3
7Small class sizes
3
8Strong teacher-child relationships
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Carrollton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.43avg rating
46 daycares · 26 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Church Daycare

4.67avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

3.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carrollton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7500718
4.63
7
7501015
4.59
5
7500622
4.16
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carrollton (25–357 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

12

Large

76–150 children

23

Very Large

150+ children

19

Map

Daycare types in Carrollton

Child Daycare & Preschools 46Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 5

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🎨 Preschools 8🌱 Montessori 7

Before or After School Daycare in Carrollton, Texas

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Carrollton, Texas, making up 9% of the 55 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 Carrollton have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 30 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 611 parent reviews. Parents in Carrollton most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and children eager to attend.

When choosing a daycare in Carrollton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Carrollton

Showing 5 results

After The Bell Academy Central Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1600 S Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(972) 968-6521
Carrollton Elementary After The Bell Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1805 Pearl St, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(972) 968-1200
Ymca @ Junkins Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2808 Running Duke Dr, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(469) 348-9622
Lisd Summer Day Camp At Coyote Ridge
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4520 Maumee Dr, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(972) 350-4385
Blanton Elementary After The Bell Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2525 Scott Mill Rd, Carrollton, TX
Phone
(972) 968-1195

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Carrollton, Texas, out of 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Carrollton have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 30 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carrollton, 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
Carrollton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 46 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Carrollton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carrollton 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.