Best Daycares in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 45 daycares and childcare centers in Austin based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Austin

  1. #1 — Sammy's House Score: 31/100

    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 →

  2. #2 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 31/100

    Learning Center | Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Stepping Stone School Score: 30/100

    Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 30/100

    Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 28/100

    Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 28/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — First Foundations Score: 28/100

    First Foundations Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 28/100

    Ashley's Playhouse

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — All Austin Cooperative Nursery School Score: 27/100

    All Austin Cooperative Nursery School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://linktr.ee/allaustincoop.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch Score: 27/100

    Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/goodnight-ranch/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Ashford Montessori Score: 27/100

    Ashford Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ashfordmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Challenger School Score: 27/100

    Challenger School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://www.challengerschool.com/campus/texas/austin/pond-springs?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=pnd.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Colores Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 27/100

    Colores Spanish Immersion Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://colorespreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — First Foundations Preschool Score: 27/100

    First Foundations Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://firstfoundations.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Austin Children's Montessori Score: 26/100

    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 →

  16. #16 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 24/100

    Bilingual Montessori School in Austin, Texas

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Rise School of Austin Score: 24/100

    The Rise School of Austin is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Austin, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 4800 Manor Road, Austin, TX, 78723.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Four Seasons Community School Score: 24/100

    Four Seasons Community School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.fourseasonscommunityschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Barton Creek Child Development Center Score: 24/100

    Barton Creek Child Development Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.bartoncreekkids.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  20. #20 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 22/100

    Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus Score: 22/100

    Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Austin, TX. Listed focus areas include summer camp. Address on file: 5915 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus Score: 22/100

    This profile covers Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus, a childcare center associated with Austin, TX. Listed focus areas include summer camp. Address on file: 5917 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  23. #23 — First United Methodist Preschool Score: 22/100

    First United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://fumcaustin.org/preschool/post/inquiry-form/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Copernicus STEM Academy Score: 21/100

    Copernicus STEM Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://copernicusacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Riverbend Preschool Score: 20/100

    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 →

  26. #26 — kidspa Austin Score: 20/100

    Compare kidspa Austin with other daycares in Austin, TX using the facts on this profile. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 10526 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78717.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy Score: 20/100

    Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.amiguitosspanishimmersion.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Bilingual Early Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Bilingual Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.bilingualelacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 20/100

    Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cielitolindopreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 20/100

    Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: http://colibrispanish.com/open-house.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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 Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Austin?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.