Best Daycares in Houston, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 38 daycares and childcare centers in Houston based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Houston

  1. #1 — Montessori Preschool at North Cypress Score: 40/100

    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 →

  2. #2 — Lightbridge Academy Cypress Score: 32/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Aim High Preparatory Score: 31/100

    Aim High Preparatory

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — St Philip's Day School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  5. #5 — Primrose School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  6. #6 — Vanguard Academy Score: 27/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — Alief Jefferson Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — Neff Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Young Learners Score: 27/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — Halpin Early Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — West Orem Early Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — The Learning Experience Score: 27/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — The Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    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 — Kids of Valor Academy Score: 27/100

    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 →

  16. #16 — Greater Heights School Score: 26/100

    This profile covers Greater Heights School, a childcare center associated with Houston, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 4780 North Main Street, Houston, TX, 77009.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — St. Cyril Mother's Day Out Score: 25/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — PACE Preparatory Academy Score: 24/100

    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 →

  19. #19 — Gessner Kiddie Kollege Score: 24/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — A PLACE FOR CHILDREN - HOUSTON Score: 24/100

    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 →

  21. #21 — Kiddies Excel Academy Score: 23/100

    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 →

  22. #22 — Aliyan Luxury Autos - ComeAla.com Score: 23/100

    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 →

  23. #23 — Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Education School Score: 23/100

    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 →

  24. #24 — Primrose School of Sienna Score: 22/100

    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 →

  25. #25 — The School Of Grace & Early Learning Score: 21/100

    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 →

  26. #26 — Loving Hands Christian Academy & Daycare Score: 20/100

    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 →

  27. #27 — Higher Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Higher Learning Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, campus building. Website: http://www.Higherd.net/.

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

  28. #28 — Creative Learning Content Score: 20/100

    Creative Learning Content is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativelearningcontent.com/.

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

  29. #29 — One Hope Preschool Score: 20/100

    One Hope Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.onehopepreschool.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Triumph Christian Academy Score: 20/100

    Triumph Christian Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.triumphchristianacademy.org/.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Houston?
Montessori Preschool at North Cypress is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Houston based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Houston?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.