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
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#1 — 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 →
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#2 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 95%
Learning Center | Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 94%
Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 89%
Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Stepping Stone School Score: 89%
Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 89%
Ashley's Playhouse
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 88%
Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — The Children's Center of Austin Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#9 — The Goddard School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →
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#10 — Playful Immersion Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#11 — International Immersion Center Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — All Saints Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — All Austin Cooperative Nursery School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — Child's Day Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — Yoga Peace School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Stepping Stone School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — Highland Montessori School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
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#18 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 74%
kidscampuslc.com
Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →
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#19 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 74%
Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#21 — Mockingbird MicroSchool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#22 — 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 →
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#23 — kidspa Austin Score: 69%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8507941320. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#24 — One Stop Montessori Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#25 — The Children's Courtyard of Austin Score: 60%
The Children's Courtyard of Austin in Austin, TX | 11718 Metric Blvd
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#26 — Mad Science Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#27 — Let It Shine Enrichment Academy Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →
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#28 — Kukumi Montessori Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →
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#29 — Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#30 — Little Learning Grove Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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?
- Sammy's House 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.