Best Daycares in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 20 daycares and childcare centers in Austin based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Austin

  1. #1 — Stepping Stone School Score: 24/100

    Stepping Stone School at Parmer

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 23/100

    Learning Center | Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Sammy's House Score: 22/100

    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. #4 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane Score: 22/100

    Welcome to Bright Horizons

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Stepping Stone School Score: 21/100

    Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Bilingual Montessori School in Austin, Texas

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  7. #7 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 20/100

    Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus Score: 20/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus Score: 20/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 19/100

    Ashley's Playhouse

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 19/100

    Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — First Foundations Score: 19/100

    First Foundations Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 19/100

    Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 17/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — ABCDee Learning Center Score: 16/100

    ABCDee Learning Center | Daycare | Austin, TX is a licensed and certified Daycare and Preschool that serves Austin and the surrounding areas.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 16/100

    kidscampuslc.com

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  17. #17 — La Petite Academy of Austin Score: 15/100

    La Petite Academy of Austin in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — The Children's Courtyard of Austin Score: 15/100

    The Children's Courtyard of Austin in Austin, TX | 11718 Metric Blvd

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — kidspa Austin Score: 13/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — The Rise School of Austin Score: 13/100

    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 →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Austin?
Stepping Stone School 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.