Best Daycares in Garland, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 20 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: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Preschool On Shiloh Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Kingsbridge Montessori School Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Cisneros Prekindergarten School Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — The Next Gen Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Imagination Station Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Primrose School of Firewheel Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Blue Ivey School Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Prep Montessori Academy Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Little Butterflies Learning Center Score: 13/100

    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 →

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

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

  12. #12 — Belt Line Road KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  13. #13 — Little Horizons Academy Score: 11/100

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

  14. #14 — Handprints Academy Score: 11/100

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

  15. #15 — Holly Hill Day School Score: 11/100

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

  16. #16 — Small Miracles Academy North Garland Campus Score: 11/100

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

  17. #17 — Concordia Learning Center Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Lionheart Children's Academy - Arapaho Road Score: 11/100

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

  19. #19 — Lionheart Children’s Academy at Arapaho Road Score: 11/100

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

  20. #20 — Kid City USA - Garland Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 →

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 (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 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.