Best Daycares in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 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: 97%

    Welcome to Child Care Group

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Primrose School of Valley Ranch Score: 95%

    Daycare and Preschool in Irving, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — East Dallas Developmental Center Score: 92%

    East Dallas Developmental Center

    Programs: Special Needs. View full profile →

  4. #4 — New Age Montessori Score: 91%

    New Age Montessori , Irving Tx 75063

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Casita de Sol Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — W. F. Cornelius Montessori Academy Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Primrose School of Park Cities Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Ridgewood Park Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Park Cities Day School Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Handprints Academy Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Precious Kargo Academy Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — The Ivy League Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Casa de Paz Montessori Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — The Creative School Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Callier Child Development Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Primrose School of Dallas Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Primrose School at Klyde Warren Park Score: 77%

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

  18. #18 — Parent Day Out Score: 74%

    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 →

  19. #19 — Kids Garden Club Score: 71%

    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 →

  20. #20 — Lighthouse Learning Center Score: 71%

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

  21. #21 — Holy Communion Christian Academy Score: 71%

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

  22. #22 — Kids Garden Club Score: 71%

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

  23. #23 — Ivy Montessori Academy Score: 71%

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

  24. #24 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 71%

    Little Scholars Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — E's Haven Academy Score: 71%

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

  26. #26 — Union Christian Academy Score: 71%

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

  27. #27 — NorthPark Presbyterian Day School Score: 70%

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

  28. #28 — Bent Tree KinderCare Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Primrose School of Prestonwood Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Seedschool Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.