Best Daycares in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Dallas based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Dallas

  1. #1 — ChildCareGroup Landauer Center Score: 24/100

    Welcome to Child Care Group

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Adventure Kids Playcare Score: 24/100

    Adventure Kids Playcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — East Dallas Developmental Center Score: 20/100

    East Dallas Developmental Center

    Programs: Special Needs. View full profile →

  4. #4 — New Age Montessori Score: 20/100

    New Age Montessori , Irving Tx 75063

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Swiss Learning Center Score: 19/100

    Swiss Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Parent Day Out Score: 18/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/7384016259. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Primrose School of Valley Ranch Score: 17/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Irving, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 15/100

    Little Scholars Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Apple Tree Christian Academy Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5798147049. Type: faith-based. Program signals: toddler-care, after-school, summer-camp. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care, After School, Summer Camp. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Kids Garden Club Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13265842193. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Head Start of Greater Dallas Score: 12/100

    Head Start of Greater Dallas

    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 Dallas?
ChildCareGroup Landauer Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Dallas 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 Dallas?
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 Dallas?
Childcare costs in Dallas 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.