Best Before or After School Daycare in Houston, TX
Compare 85 before or after school daycare in Houston. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Houston, Texas at a glance
- Programs
- 85
- Avg rating
- 4.37/5
- Parent reviews
- 8,284
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 324
Houston has 85 licensed before or after school daycare with 8,284 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.324 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 77043 (avg 5 stars), while 77095 has the largest selection (27 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Houston
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.
- 1Loving Family Daycare4.8 score5(20)
9437 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Loving Family Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's expertise, warmth, and genuine care. Parents appreciate the family-like environment, professional communication through daily photos/videos, and developmental progress their children make. The facility is described as clean, reasonably priced, and offering services like transportation and flexible meal options.
Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereprofessional daily communication with photos/videosclean facility - 2Northwood Montessori School4.8 score5(20)
14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Northwood Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori center in Houston with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the authenticity of the Montessori approach, well-trained staff, thoughtfully prepared environment, and significant developmental progress in their children.
AMI accreditation and trained teacherscalm and nurturing environmentfocus on independence and confidencestrong teacher-student ratios - 3Ymca After School@Small Steps #14.8 score5(20)
1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.
Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality educationclean facility - 4Little Stars Academy4.8 score5(20)
17214 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
The Learners Nest Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the director Mrs. Eboni and staff for providing exceptional care, individualized attention, and structured learning. Parents consistently highlight the professional, warm, and engaged teaching staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Children reportedly learn significantly and enjoy attending daily.
Highly trained and caring staffstrong leadership by director Mrs. Ebonistructured curriculum with age-appropriate learningexcellent daily communication with parents (updates - 5Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
7424 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Laugh N' Discover Early Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, engaging play-based curriculum, clean environment, and significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas.
Patient and dedicated staffregular parent communicationclean and spacious facilityplay-based learning approach - 6My Children'S Choice Academy4.8 score5(20)
3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
My Children's Choice Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff members respecting individual feeding and care plans. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to various work schedules.
caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates providedchildren happy and eager to attendclean and beautiful facility - 7D.D.T Academy LLC4.8 score5(20)
2720 Westerland Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
D.D.T Academy LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, the clean and safe facility, excellent communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Children show measurable developmental progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
Caring and professional staffOwner Ms. Abby actively presentClean and well-organized facilitySafe environment - 8Discovering Me Academy LLC4.8 score5(20)
8021 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children
Parents consistently praise Discovering Me Academy for its welcoming, professional staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment that supports child development. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the communication app that keeps them updated daily. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting affordability and personalized care.
Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong child development outcomesdaily communication app with photos and updates - 9Blossom Heights Child Development Center4.78 score5(18)
8702 Lipan Rd, Houston, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Blossom Heights is a highly regarded play-based preschool in Houston known for its outdoor-focused curriculum and child-centered philosophy. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication, the magical learning environment, and the school's emphasis on exploration and social-emotional development. Multiple families have chosen to stay enrolled for several years and recommend it as the best childcare option in the area.
Play-based learningextensive outdoor timechild-centered approachrespectful teaching staff - 10Westbury Methodist Day School4.75 score5(15)
5200 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 135 children
Westbury Methodist Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with 10 five-star reviews praising the caring, engaged teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, strong child development outcomes, and well-organized leadership under Director Mrs. Joseph. Families report high satisfaction whether children attend for one year or multiple years.
Caring and engaged teachersplay-based learning approachstrong communication with parentsvariety of activities (music
Rating Distribution
Based on 567 daycares with Google ratings in Houston
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 8,284 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Houston, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Houston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77043 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| 77025 | 8 | 4.9 | 1 | |
| 77012 | 5 | 4.8 | 3 | |
| 77094 | 5 | 4.75 | 2 | |
| 77096 | 14 | 4.73 | 5 | |
| 77027 | 5 | 4.73 | 3 | |
| 77095 | 27 | 4.72 | 18 | |
| 77045 | 15 | 4.7 | 11 | |
| 77005 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | |
| 77058 | 7 | 4.68 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Houston (12–999 children)
Small
up to 30 children
40
Medium
31–75 children
275
Large
76–150 children
423
Very Large
150+ children
215
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Houston based on parent reviews
Finale After School Program At St. Theresa'S
6622 Haskell St, Houston, TX
Parents consistently praise the Kidventure after-school program at St. Theresa's for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. The program is noted for its varied activities, age-appropriate curriculum, character-building focus, and responsive management. Children reportedly enjoy outdoor play, structured programming, and enrichment classes like Encore.
The Little School At Mdpc
11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
The Little School at MDPC is a church-based facility in Houston with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, kind staff and strong sense of community. The facility is noted for its professional presentation, inclusive environment, and various activities and events for members and clients.
Primrose School At Summerwood
14002 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Summerwood for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff across all age groups. Children show strong academic progress and emotional development, with parents noting their kids are excited to attend daily. The school is commended for excellent communication, cleanliness, and creating a family-like atmosphere.
Finale After School Program @ Travis Elementary
3311 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX
Parents praise the Kidventure afterschool program at Travis Elementary for its safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment. Staff members, particularly Ms. Amanda and Miss Tee, are consistently highlighted for their involvement, kindness, and care. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the convenient pickup and friendly team.
Primrose School At Lakeshore
16460 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Lakeshore for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment that supports children's developmental growth. Multiple reviewers highlight the professionalism of leadership, personalized attention to individual children, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly feel safe, happy, and excited to attend.
Primrose School At Crossroads Park
9701 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Crossroads Park for its caring, well-trained staff, strong educational focus, and safe, nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate the transparent communication through the ProCare app and daily updates. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and professionally managed with attentive leadership.
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Before or After School Daycare in Houston, Texas
There are 85 before or after school daycare in Houston, Texas, making up 9% of the 959 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 Houston have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 567 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.66 stars. Our analysis covers 8,284 parent reviews. Parents in Houston most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and affordable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Houston, 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 Houston
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- Address
- 6145 San Felipe St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 266-6257
Parents highlight the center's exceptional communication and caring staff, noting that children receive individualized attention and are well-prepared for school. Reviewers appreciate the clean environment and engaging learning activities, though one parent jokingly notes their child is 'spoiled' by the high level of care.
- Address
- 1601 Broadway St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 989-9346
- Address
- 8880 Southbluff Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 910-3726
One parent highlights the convenience of the school-based location and the teachers' positive attitudes, noting their child enjoys the program and homework help. Another family appreciates the supervised homework, free snacks or meals, and the social environment for their son. The few reviews so far mention a generally positive experience with no specific complaints noted.
- Address
- 12909 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 368-2111
Parents praise the Kidventure afterschool program at Travis Elementary for its safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment. Staff members, particularly Ms. Amanda and Miss Tee, are consistently highlighted for their involvement, kindness, and care. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the convenient pickup and friendly team.
- Address
- 3311 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 960-8989
Parents consistently praise the Kidventure after-school program at St. Theresa's for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. The program is noted for its varied activities, age-appropriate curriculum, character-building focus, and responsive management. Children reportedly enjoy outdoor play, structured programming, and enrichment classes like Encore.
- Address
- 6622 Haskell St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 960-8989
The Little School at MDPC is a church-based facility in Houston with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, kind staff and strong sense of community. The facility is noted for its professional presentation, inclusive environment, and various activities and events for members and clients.
- Address
- 11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 782-1710
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Summerwood for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff across all age groups. Children show strong academic progress and emotional development, with parents noting their kids are excited to attend daily. The school is commended for excellent communication, cleanliness, and creating a family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 14002 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 454-6000
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Lakeshore for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment that supports children's developmental growth. Multiple reviewers highlight the professionalism of leadership, personalized attention to individual children, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly feel safe, happy, and excited to attend.
- Address
- 16460 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 454-5000
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Crossroads Park for its caring, well-trained staff, strong educational focus, and safe, nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate the transparent communication through the ProCare app and daily updates. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and professionally managed with attentive leadership.
- Address
- 9701 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 469-3500
Montessori Preschool at Copperfield receives consistent praise from parents for its dedicated, long-tenured staff, genuine care, and effective Montessori approach that balances academics with hands-on learning. Parents report strong academic outcomes, excellent social-emotional development, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and remained for several years, citing the school's stability and family-like environment.
- Address
- 8007 Queenston Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 345-7822
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at the Galleria for exceptional staff, strong educational curriculum, and attentive care. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring director and teachers by name, noting their children's significant developmental progress and the welcoming, secure environment. Parents emphasize the school's strong communication, cleanliness, nutritious meals, and sense of community.
- Address
- 5015 Westheimer St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 559-8668
YMCA ASP @ NINFA LAURENZO EC receives predominantly positive reviews (8 five-star ratings) praising teachers, bilingual curriculum, special needs support, and caring leadership. However, two one-star reviews allege teacher misconduct, administrative cover-ups, and unprofessional front office behavior, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.
- Address
- 205 N Delmar St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 550-6196
YMCA Children's Academy at University Park receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, structured curriculum, safe location, and small class sizes, with several giving perfect ratings. However, recent reviews cite management and administrative issues, including poor customer service, billing problems, and concerns about staff changes and leadership under the current director.
- Address
- 11144 Compaq Center West Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 517-3728
After 3 After School Programs receives mixed reviews with six 5-star ratings praising staff responsiveness, attentiveness, and quality care, but three 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, policy enforcement issues, and fee complaints. Staff members like Ms. Maritza Gonzales, Ms. Sheryl, Ms. Glenda, and Ms. Ashlee were specifically commended for their exceptional care and communication.
- Address
- 1401 W 43rd St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 269-5936
- Address
- 607 Northwood St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 697-0648
- Address
- 9855 Pagewood Ln, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 495-9100
- Address
- 100 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 643-4396
- Address
- 7521 Avenue H, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 924-1888
- Address
- 5302 Allendale Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 643-4396
- Address
- 3840 Briarchase Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 469-1481
- Address
- 13830 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 360-2500
- Address
- 18665 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 469-1481
- Address
- 4803 Brinkman St, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 269-5936
- Address
- 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 8410 Dairy View Ln, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 983-8020
- Address
- 18605 Green Land Way, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 392-5055
- Address
- 10410 Kansack Ln, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 468-8013
- Address
- 9301 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (713) 910-3726
- Address
- 502 Addicks Howell Rd, Houston, TX
- Phone
- (281) 392-5055
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