Who is the #1 daycare in Austin?

Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Austin based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Austin?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Austin?

Childcare costs in Austin vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Austin based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Austin

#1 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane Score: 100%

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#2 — Stepping Stone School Score: 98%

Stepping Stone School at Parmer

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Sammy's House Score: 97%

We are a nonprofit child care facility in Austin, Texas, that bridges service gaps for children, providing essential care and support.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 95%

Learning Center | Austin, TX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 94%

Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 89%

Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#7 — First Foundations Score: 89%

First Foundations Preschool

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#8 — Stepping Stone School Score: 89%

Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#9 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 89%

Ashley's Playhouse

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 88%

Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#11 — Austin Children's Montessori Score: 86%

Austin Children's Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.montessoriaustin.com.

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#12 — The Children's Center of Austin Score: 86%

The Children's Center of Austin is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://childrenscenterofaustin.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#13 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

The Goddard School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/austin/austin-circle-c-ranch.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →
#14 — Playful Immersion Score: 86%

Playful Immersion is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://greenvillagedaycare.com/playful-immersion.

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#15 — International Immersion Center Score: 86%

International Immersion Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://inic-edu.com.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#16 — All Saints Preschool Score: 86%

All Saints Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://www.allsaintsaustin.org/preschool.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — The Rise School of Austin Score: 83%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/753829036. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#18 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 80%

Bilingual Montessori School in Austin, Texas

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#19 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 80%

Kids Campus Learning Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.kidscampuslc.com.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Mockingbird MicroSchool Score: 80%

Mockingbird MicroSchool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://bio.site/mockingbirdmicroschool.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#21 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 74%

Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 74%

kidscampuslc.com

Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →
#23 — One Stop Montessori Score: 71%

One Stop Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://osmaustin.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus Score: 70%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1186354893. Type: center-based. Program signals: summer-camp. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →
#25 — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus Score: 70%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1186353891. Type: center-based. Program signals: summer-camp. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →
#26 — Riverbend Preschool Score: 69%

Riverbend Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.rbcschool.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#27 — Wesley School Score: 69%

Wesley School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.growingatwesley.org/.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#28 — The Rosedale Preschool Score: 69%

The Rosedale Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://therosedalepreschool.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
#29 — Mad Science Score: 69%

Mad Science is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://austin.madscience.org.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Let It Shine Enrichment Academy Score: 69%

Let It Shine Enrichment Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.letitshinepreschool.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Austin?: Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Austin based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Austin?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Austin?: Childcare costs in Austin vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Austin

#1 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane Score: 100%

#2 — Stepping Stone School Score: 98%

#3 — Sammy's House Score: 97%

#4 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 95%

#5 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 94%

#6 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 89%

#7 — First Foundations Score: 89%

#8 — Stepping Stone School Score: 89%

#9 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 89%

#10 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 88%

#11 — Austin Children's Montessori Score: 86%

#12 — The Children's Center of Austin Score: 86%

#13 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

#14 — Playful Immersion Score: 86%

#15 — International Immersion Center Score: 86%

#16 — All Saints Preschool Score: 86%

#17 — The Rise School of Austin Score: 83%

#18 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 80%

#19 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 80%

#20 — Mockingbird MicroSchool Score: 80%

#21 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 74%

#22 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 74%

#23 — One Stop Montessori Score: 71%

#24 — Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus Score: 70%

#25 — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus Score: 70%

#26 — Riverbend Preschool Score: 69%

#27 — Wesley School Score: 69%

#28 — The Rosedale Preschool Score: 69%

#29 — Mad Science Score: 69%

#30 — Let It Shine Enrichment Academy Score: 69%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions