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Best Before or After School Daycare in Forney, TX

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Forney. Average rating: 4.62/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Forney, Texas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.62/5
Parent reviews
101
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Forney has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 101 parent reviews averaging 4.62/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 75126 zip code, averaging 4.62 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forney

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
    Noahs Ark Early Development Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    11270 F M 1641, Forney, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 274 children

    Noah's Ark Early Development Center in Forney receives consistent praise from parents for its caring, family-oriented environment and experienced staff. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, cleanliness, and support for children with special needs. The center is noted for maintaining its traditional values while implementing improvements under new ownership.

    Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereexperienced teachers (especially Ms. Pat)excellent parent communication
  2. 2
    First Baptist Academy
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1003 F M 741, Forney, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 175 children

    First Baptist Academy in Forney is a highly regarded religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, strong biblical teachings, and quality care provided by the staff. Families report building lasting friendships and appreciation for the variety of programs offered for all ages.

    Welcoming and loving environmentbiblically-sound teachingscaring and dedicated staffdiverse programs for children and youth
  3. 3
    Handprints Child Care 19 LLC Dba Handprints Academy
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    412 W Broad St, Forney, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 221 children

    Parents consistently praise Handprints Academy for its caring, family-like environment and attentive leadership, particularly highlighting the director Mrs. Dee and her staff. Children show strong developmental progress and are excited to attend, with parents appreciating the clean facility, school pickup/drop-off services, and personalized attention to each child. The daycare has undergone recent management changes that parents view positively.

    Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facilityschool pickup and drop-off services
  4. 4
    By The Barnyard Gate
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    552 F M 740, Forney, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 284 children

    By the Barnyard Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents highlight the Christian foundation, engaging activities, field trips, and strong educational preparation, with many noting their children are excited to attend and feel safe and loved.

    Caring and attentive staffChristian-based values and curriculumwarm family-like environmentengaging activities and field trips

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Forney

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 101 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring and attentive staff
4

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Forney zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
751268
4.62
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Forney (30–284 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

5

Map

Daycare types in Forney

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Forney, Texas

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Forney, Texas, making up 13% of the 8 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 Forney have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 101 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Forney, 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 Forney

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Blackburn Elementary Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2401 Concord St, Forney, TX
Phone
(972) 524-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Forney, Texas, out of 8 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 Forney have an average Google rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Forney, 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
Forney offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Forney for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Forney 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.