Best Daycares in El Paso, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in El Paso based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in El Paso

  1. #1 — The J Center for Early Learning Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Every Little Blessing Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Ysleta Head Start and Early Head Start Center Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Isaac Camacho Head Start and Early Head Start Center Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — isaac camacho head start Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Ysleta Pre-K Center Score: 76%

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

  7. #7 — Remcon Head Start Center Score: 74%

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

  8. #8 — St. Francis Montessori Christian School Score: 70%

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

  9. #9 — Lyndon B. Johnson Head Start Center Score: 61%

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

  10. #10 — Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — First Presbyterian Christian Pre School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Peace Lutheran Preschool & Daycare Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — Westside KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  14. #14 — Parkdale Head Start Center Score: 49%

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

  15. #15 — Southside Head Start Center Score: 49%

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

  16. #16 — Casa Infantil Montessori Score: 40%

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

  17. #17 — St.Mark's Grace Preschool Score: 29%

    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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in El Paso?
The J Center for Early Learning is currently the #1 ranked daycare in El Paso 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 El Paso?
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 El Paso?
Childcare costs in El Paso 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.