13 Before or After School Daycare in Richardson, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Richardson

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

   Rising Stars Academy

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   1515 Blake Dr, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

   Rising Stars Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and significant developmental progress in their children's social, emotional, and academic growth.

   Kind and patient teacherssafe and welcoming environmentclean classroomsspacious outdoor playground
2. 2

   Flamingo Island Preschool LLC

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   1402 Blake Dr, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children

   Flamingo Island Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong developmental progress, excellent communication, and a welcoming environment that makes children excited to attend.

   Developmental progress and learning outcomescaring and attentive staffsmall class sizes and good teacher-to-student ratiosdaily communication and photo updates
3. 3

   Octopus Garden Preschool

   4.6 score

   4.9(10)

   1075 Executive Dr E, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

   Octopus Garden Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, experienced staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents highlight successful transitions for their children, quality nutrition, strong communication, and a curriculum that balances academics with social-emotional development. The facility is described as a long-term trusted choice for families in the Richardson community.

   Experienced and caring teacherssmooth transiti
4. 4

   Rainbow Connection Preschool

   4.58 score

   4.8(13)

   1651 Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

   Rainbow Connection Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced, degreed teaching staff, developmentally appropriate hands-on learning activities, and nurturing Christian environment. Parents consistently report their children love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying for several years.

   Experienced and educated teachers with long tenuresmall class sizes (4-5 children)developmentally appropriate hands-on learning activitiescreative curriculum with no worksheets
5. 5

   North Star Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   3901 Northstar Rd, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

   North Star Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff, excellent facilities, and well-rounded educational programs. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with many describing the center as an extension of their family.

   Caring and communicative staffsmall community feel with good administrationspacious facilities with both indoor and outdoor spacesspecialized programs in art/music/STEAM/library/science
6. 6

   Primrose School Of Breckinridge Park

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   4301 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 185 children

   Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Breckinridge Park for its caring, attentive staff who are genuinely invested in children's development and wellbeing. Multiple families report feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care, noting strong communication, lack of staff turnover, and a nurturing environment with engaging curriculum. Many families have enrolled for multiple years and recommend the school highly.

   Caring and attentive teachersstrong staff retentionexcellent communication with parentsnurturing environment
7. 7

   Bluebonnet Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1414 E Collins Blvd, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

   Bluebonnet Learning Center in Richardson receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong communication through a daily updates app, and developmentally appropriate activities that keep children happy and engaged.

   Kind and caring staffclean and safe environmentdaily communication and photo updates via appage-appropriate activities and curriculum
8. 8

   Salam Pre-School

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   329 E Polk St, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

   These reviews are not for a daycare center—they are for Dessert Lab, a dessert and ice cream shop in Richardson, Texas. The reviews praise high-quality desserts, particularly Dubai chocolate crepes and specialty ice creams, along with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

   High-quality dessertsDubai chocolate crepesfresh wafflesice cream flavors
9. 9

   First Baptist Prekindergarten

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1001 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX · Church Daycare · Capacity: 143 children

   First Baptist Prekindergarten in Richardson receives consistently positive feedback from families and visitors. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality music programs, and strong sense of community and spiritual support. The facility and staff are described as friendly and well-organized.

   Welcoming and friendly staffexcellent music programsstrong community and spiritual supportquality pastoral teaching
10. 10

    Richardson Learning Center And Day Care

    4.56 score

    4.7(20)

    1010 Hampshire Ln, Richardson, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience in Richardson for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facility. Director Maria Washington is frequently highlighted for her professionalism and genuine care. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the transparent communication through the app and structured learning environment.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilityorganized structureDirector Maria Washington's leadership

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