Best Daycares in Houston, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Houston based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Houston

  1. #1 — Lightbridge Academy Cypress Score: 100%

    Daycare & Preschool in Cypress, TX

    Programs: 8742 Barker Cypress Rd Cypress, TX 77433, (832) 952 1100, TELL US MORE, Category: General School Holiday School is closed, Category: General Happy 1st Workaversary, Ms. Suzanne!, Category: General 1:00 pm: EVENT: Cajun Showdown @ Towne Lake, Category: General Earth Day, Programs Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre K, Kindergarten, Summer Camp, Back Up Care, Careers, Enrollment, Foundation, Center Locator, Schedule A Tour, Why Us, May 7, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Iris!, May 25, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Jenna!, 12:00 am 1:00 am , May 25, 2026 Memorial Day School is closed, June 5, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Brittany!, Follow. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Aim High Preparatory Score: 97%

    Aim High Preparatory

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Primrose School Score: 86%

    Primrose School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/westchase-district.

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

  4. #4 — Kids of Valor Academy Score: 86%

    Kids of Valor Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://kidsofvalor.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Vanguard Academy Score: 86%

    Vanguard Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.vanguard-academy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Alief Jefferson Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Alief Jefferson Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.aliefisd.net/jefferson.

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

  7. #7 — Gessner Kiddie Kollege Score: 86%

    Gessner Kiddie Kollege is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://gkklc.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Young Learners Score: 86%

    Young Learners is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.younglearners.org/.

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

  9. #9 — St Philip's Day School Score: 86%

    St Philip's Day School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://spumchou.org/dayschool.

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

  10. #10 — Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center Score: 86%

    Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://www.houstonisd.org.

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

  11. #11 — West Orem Early Childhood Center Score: 86%

    West Orem Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.westoremdental.com/.

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

  12. #12 — The Learning Experience Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/west-university/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  13. #13 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/houston/houston-greenway-upper-kirby.

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

  14. #14 — The Childhood Center Score: 86%

    The Childhood Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.childhoodcenter.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Primrose School of Upper Kirby Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Upper Kirby is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/upper-kirby?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

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

  16. #16 — A PLACE FOR CHILDREN - HOUSTON Score: 84%

    A PLACE FOR CHILDREN - HOUSTON is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://aplaceforchildren24hrs.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Greater Heights School Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1291584035. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Kappi Kids Academy Score: 80%

    Kappi Kids Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kappikids.com/.

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

  19. #19 — St. Cyril Mother's Day Out Score: 80%

    St. Cyril Mother's Day Out is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://stcyrilhouston.org/mothers-day-out-pre-school.

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

  20. #20 — PACE Preparatory Academy Score: 80%

    PACE Preparatory Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.paceprep.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Neff Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Neff Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.houstonisd.org/neffelc.

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

  22. #22 — Halpin Early Childhood Center Score: 80%

    Halpin Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.houstonisd.org/Domain/12521.

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

  23. #23 — Montessori Preschool at North Cypress Score: 79%

    Montessori Preschool at North Cypress is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ourmontessoripreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Education School Score: 77%

    Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Education School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.erjcchouston.org/bertha-alyce-early-childhood-school/.

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

  25. #25 — Kiddies Excel Academy Score: 77%

    Kiddies Excel Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kiddiesexcelacademy.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Primrose School of Sienna Score: 77%

    Primrose School of Sienna is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/sienna.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Aliyan Luxury Autos - ComeAla.com Score: 77%

    Aliyan Luxury Autos - ComeAla.com is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.comeala.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Little People Learning Tree, LLC Score: 77%

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — The School Of Grace & Early Learning Score: 71%

    The School Of Grace & Early Learning is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theschool-ofgrace.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Loving Hands Christian Academy & Daycare Score: 69%

    Loving Hands Christian Academy & Daycare is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.subway.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 Houston?
Lightbridge Academy Cypress is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Houston 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 Houston?
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 Houston?
Childcare costs in Houston 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.