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Best Before or After School Daycare in Gainesville, TX

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Gainesville. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gainesville, Texas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.33/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Gainesville has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gainesville

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
    Lil Leopards Learning Ladder
    4.28 score
    4.4(12)

    1 Edison Dr, Gainesville, TX · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 124 children

    Lil Leopards Learning Ladder receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, child development and learning outcomes, and the warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and flourishing at this school-based daycare.

    Loving and attentive staffstaff responsiveness to parent concernsclean facilitystrong child development and learning
  2. 2
    Lighthouse Preschool
    4.18 score
    4.3(8)

    308 E Broadway St, Gainesville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Lighthouse Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one parent reported frequent complaints from staff about their toddler's typical age-appropriate behavior, which disrupted their work.

    Professional and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilitychildren excited to attendstrong preschool program
  3. 3
    Claude Jones Memorial Day Nursery
    3.74 score
    3.6(9)

    513 W Broadway St, Gainesville, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Claude Jones Memorial Day Nursery receives polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents for cleanliness, organization, and caring staff, but serious concerns from others regarding staff preparedness for children with behavioral or developmental needs, inconsistent communication, and alleged unprofessional conduct.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityorganized operationscaring and welcoming staff (particularly noted staff members Amy and Heather)afforda

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Gainesville

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gainesville (50–124 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gainesville based on parent reviews

Lil Leopards Learning Ladder

4.4(12)

1 Edison Dr, Gainesville, TX

Lil Leopards Learning Ladder receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, child development and learning outcomes, and the warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and flourishing at this school-based daycare.

Loving and attentive staffstaff responsiveness to parent concernsclean facility

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Daycare types in Gainesville

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Gainesville, Texas

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Gainesville, Texas, making up 25% of the 4 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 Gainesville have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville

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Lil Leopards Learning Ladder
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Lil Leopards Learning Ladder receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, child development and learning outcomes, and the warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and flourishing at this school-based daycare.

Loving and attentive staffstaff responsiveness to parent concernsclean facility
Address
1 Edison Dr, Gainesville, TX
Phone
(940) 665-6091

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Gainesville, Texas, out of 4 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 Gainesville have an average Google rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gainesville, 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
Gainesville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 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 Gainesville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gainesville 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.