Best Daycares in Garland, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 21 daycares and childcare centers in Garland based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Garland

  1. #1 — Florence Parsons Pre-K Score: 86%

    Florence Parsons Pre-K is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.garlandisdschools.net/parsons.

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

  2. #2 — Cisneros Prekindergarten School Score: 86%

    Cisneros Prekindergarten School is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.garlandisdschools.net/cisneros.

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

  3. #3 — Small Miracles Academy North Garland Campus Score: 86%

    Small Miracles Academy North Garland Campus is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesacademy.org/.

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

  4. #4 — The Next Gen Preschool Score: 86%

    The Next Gen Preschool is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://thenextgenpreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Lionheart Children's Academy - Arapaho Road Score: 86%

    Lionheart Children's Academy - Arapaho Road is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lionheartkid.org/.

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

  6. #6 — Primrose School of Firewheel Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Firewheel is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/firewheel.

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

  7. #7 — Blue Ivey School Score: 86%

    Blue Ivey School is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://blueiveyschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Prep Montessori Academy Score: 86%

    Prep Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.prepmontessori.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Kingsbridge Montessori School Score: 86%

    Kingsbridge Montessori School is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kingsbridgemontessori.com/appointment-booking/.

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

  10. #10 — Lionheart Children’s Academy at Arapaho Road Score: 86%

    Lionheart Children’s Academy at Arapaho Road is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lionheartkid.org/.

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

  11. #11 — Concordia Learning Center Score: 83%

    Concordia Learning Center is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.concordialearningcenter.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Handprints Academy Score: 76%

    Handprints Academy is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://handprintschildcare.com/Garland/.

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

  13. #13 — Imagination Station Score: 69%

    Imagination Station is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://imaginationstationtx.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Preschool On Shiloh Score: 69%

    Preschool On Shiloh is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://preschoolonshiloh.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Belt Line Road KinderCare Score: 66%

    Belt Line Road KinderCare is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000039/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000039.

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

  16. #16 — Kid City USA - Garland Score: 66%

    Kid City USA - Garland is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://kidcityusa.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Little Butterflies Learning Center Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/645660444. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Head Start of Greater Dallas Score: 63%

    Head Start of Greater Dallas is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.hsgd.org.

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

  19. #19 — Holly Hill Day School Score: 60%

    Holly Hill Day School is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.hollyhilldayschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Little Horizons Academy Score: 57%

    Little Horizons Academy is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://lhaprep.org/.

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

  21. #21 — POISED FOR SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Score: 37%

    POISED FOR SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC is a childcare center in Garland, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    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 Garland?
Florence Parsons Pre-K is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Garland 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 Garland?
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 Garland?
Childcare costs in Garland 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.