Best Daycares in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 37 daycares and childcare centers in Austin based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Austin

  1. #1 — Stepping Stone School Score: 27/100

    Stepping Stone School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campuses/stepping-stone-school-at-mueller/.

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

  2. #2 — Tarrytown Children's Center Score: 27/100

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

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

  3. #3 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — The Goddard School of Austin Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School of Austin is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/austin/austin.

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

  5. #5 — The Goddard School of Steiner Ranch Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School of Steiner Ranch is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/austin/steiner-ranch.

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

  6. #6 — The Lions Academy Score: 27/100

    The Lions Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://thelionsacademy.best/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Rise School of Austin Preschool Score: 27/100

    The Rise School of Austin Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.riseschoolaustin.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Tigerlily Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tigerlily Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://tigerlilypreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Trillium Montessori Score: 27/100

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

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

  10. #10 — WAYA Score: 27/100

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

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

  11. #11 — WonderView Preschool Score: 27/100

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

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

  12. #12 — Yoga Peace School Score: 27/100

    Yoga Peace School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.yogapeaceschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Stepping Stone School - Capitol Score: 25/100

    Stepping Stone School - Capitol is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campus-locations/stepping-stone-school-11/.

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

  14. #14 — Stepping Stone School - McNeil Score: 25/100

    Stepping Stone School - McNeil is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, after school program, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Stepping Stone School - Parmer Score: 25/100

    Stepping Stone School - Parmer is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — The Children's Center of Austin Score: 25/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — The Learning Experience - Brushy Creek Score: 25/100

    The Learning Experience - Brushy Creek is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/center/brushy-creek.

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

  18. #18 — Stepping Stone School - McNeil/Jollyville Score: 23/100

    Stepping Stone School - McNeil/Jollyville is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, after school program, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campuses/stepping-stone-school-at-mcneil/.

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

  19. #19 — Stepping Stone School - Parmer/Ronald Reagan Score: 23/100

    Stepping Stone School - Parmer/Ronald Reagan is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campuses/stepping-stone-school-at-parmer/.

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

  20. #20 — Stepping Stone School - Pflugerville Score: 23/100

    Stepping Stone School - Pflugerville is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campuses/stepping-stone-school-at-pflugerville/.

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

  21. #21 — Stepping Stone School - Southpark Meadows/Onion Creek Score: 23/100

    Stepping Stone School - Southpark Meadows/Onion Creek is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/campuses/stepping-stone-school-at-southpark-meadows/.

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

  22. #22 — The Learning Experience Score: 22/100

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/austin-anderson-mill/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  23. #23 — Trinity Child Development Center Score: 21/100

    Trinity Child Development Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://trinitycdc.org/.

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

  24. #24 — Steiner Christian Preschool Score: 20/100

    Steiner Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.steinerchristianpreschool.com/.

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

  25. #25 — The Bloom Room Play School Score: 20/100

    The Bloom Room Play School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: https://www.bloomroomplayschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — The Burrow School Score: 20/100

    The Burrow School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theburrowschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — The Children's Courtyard Score: 20/100

    The Children's Courtyard is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrenscourtyard.com/your-local-school/keller-tx-3028/?utm_source=mozlocal&utm_medium=paid-directory&utm_campaign=syndicated.

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

  28. #28 — The Children's Courtyard of Austin Score: 20/100

    The Children's Courtyard of Austin is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://childrenscourtyard.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — The Rosedale Preschool Score: 20/100

    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 →

  30. #30 — Town & Country Children's Montessori Score: 20/100

    Town & Country Children's Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.townandcountrychildrensmontessori.com/.

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

  31. #31 — Wesley School Score: 20/100

    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 →

  32. #32 — Westminster Presbyterian Day School Score: 20/100

    Westminster Presbyterian Day School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.wpdsaustin.org/.

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

  33. #33 — Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool Score: 20/100

    Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.westoakpreschool.org/.

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

  34. #34 — The Children's Courtyard on Harris Branch Parkway Score: 16/100

    The Children's Courtyard on Harris Branch Parkway is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenscourtyard.com/3019/.

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

  35. #35 — The Pint Size Playhouse Score: 16/100

    The Pint Size Playhouse is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.pint-sizeplayhouse.com/.

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

  36. #36 — Xplor Preschool & School Age Care Score: 16/100

    Xplor Preschool & School Age Care is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.xplortoday.com/preschools/austin/circle-c.

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

  37. #37 — The Children's Courtyard in Austin, TX Score: 9/100

    The Children's Courtyard in Austin, TX is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Austin?
Stepping Stone School 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.