Best Daycares in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Austin based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Austin

  1. #1 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane Score: 34/100

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  2. #2 — Stepping Stone School Score: 33/100

    Stepping Stone School at Parmer

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — 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 →

  4. #4 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 31/100

    Learning Center | Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Stepping Stone School Score: 30/100

    Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 30/100

    Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 28/100

    Ashley's Playhouse

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 28/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — First Foundations Score: 28/100

    First Foundations Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 28/100

    Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Majestic oak childcare Score: 27/100

    Majestic oak childcare is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.majesticoakchildcare.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Milwood Preschool Score: 27/100

    Milwood Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.milwoodbaptist.com/preschool.

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

  13. #13 — Primrose School of Austin at Mueller Score: 27/100

    Primrose School of Austin at Mueller is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/austin-at-mueller.

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School of Four Points Score: 27/100

    Primrose School of Four Points is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/four-points.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 27/100

    Primrose School of Shady Hollow is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/shady-hollow.

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

  16. #16 — Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center Score: 27/100

    Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nicholsonECEcenter.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Mockingbird MicroSchool Score: 26/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — Montessori Oaks Score: 26/100

    Montessori Oaks is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.montessorioaks.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Playful Immersion Score: 25/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 24/100

    Bilingual Montessori School in Austin, Texas

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  21. #21 — 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 →

  22. #22 — Kids Campus Learning Center Score: 22/100

    kidscampuslc.com

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  23. #23 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 22/100

    Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — 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 →

  25. #25 — 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 →

  26. #26 — Primrose School at Easton Park Score: 22/100

    Primrose School at Easton Park is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/easton-park.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Primrose School of Round Rock at Forest Creek Score: 22/100

    Primrose School of Round Rock at Forest Creek is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/round-rock-forest-creek.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — One Stop Montessori Score: 21/100

    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 →

  29. #29 — Mainspring Schools Score: 20/100

    Mainspring Schools is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.mainspringschools.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Martin House Score: 20/100

    Martin House is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.themartinhouseatx.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Mi Casita Montessori Score: 20/100

    Mi Casita Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.micasitaaustin.com/.

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

  32. #32 — Open Door Preschool Score: 20/100

    Open Door Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.opendoorpreschool.org.

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

  33. #33 — 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 →

  34. #34 — Paragon Prep Preschool Score: 20/100

    Paragon Prep Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://paragonprep.com/.

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

  35. #35 — Peace of Mind Children's Center Score: 20/100

    Peace of Mind Children's Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.peaceofmindcc.com/.

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

  36. #36 — Petite Ecole Internationale Score: 20/100

    Petite Ecole Internationale is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school. Website: https://www.petiteecole.com/contact-us.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Pint Size Playhouse Score: 20/100

    Pint Size Playhouse is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pint-sizeplayhouse.com/.

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

  38. #38 — Momma Carolyn's Creative Learning Center Score: 19/100

    Momma Carolyn's Creative Learning Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.mommacarolynscenter.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  39. #39 — ABCDee Learning Center Score: 18/100

    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 →

  40. #40 — One World Montessori Score: 17/100

    One World Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, specialty school. Website: http://oneworld-montessori.com.

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

  41. #41 — La Petite Academy of Austin Score: 17/100

    La Petite Academy of Austin in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  42. #42 — The Children's Courtyard of Austin Score: 17/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Open Door Preschools Score: 16/100

    Open Door Preschools is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.opendoorpreschool.org.

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

  44. #44 — Mia Mia Preschool - South Austin Score: 13/100

    Mia Mia Preschool - South Austin is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  45. #45 — Nana's Playhouse Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Nana's Playhouse Learning Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  46. #46 — Capitol Complex Child Development Center Score: 12/100

    Capitol Complex Child Development Center is listed as a childcare center in Austin, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 1601 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Nature's Way Preschool Score: 9/100

    Nature's Way Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  48. #48 — O'Chester Learning Center Score: 9/100

    O'Chester Learning Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  49. #49 — Playtime Learning Center Score: 9/100

    Playtime Learning Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  50. #50 — The Goddard School of Austin Score: 8/100

    The Goddard School of Austin appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Austin, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 12101 Archeleta Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Austin?
Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
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.