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
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#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 →
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#2 — Aim High Preparatory Score: 97%
Aim High Preparatory
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — 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 →
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#4 — Little People Learning Tree, LLC Score: 77%
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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Young Learners School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Beehive Parent Child Center Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Westside Montessori Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school. View full profile →
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#8 — Ashford Child Enrichment Center Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Kids R Kids Of Jersey Village Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#10 — St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — Panda Path School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Growing Scholars Montessori School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#13 — New Change Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — Grace England Early Childhood and Pre-K Center Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#15 — Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Montessori Learning Cottage Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — SEEDS Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#18 — AHS Daycare and Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#19 — Primrose School of The Westchase District Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — Kiz Planet Learning Center Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#21 — Primrose School of Bridgeland Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#22 — Wee Hearts Mother's Day Out Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Church cathedral. View full profile →
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#23 — Gulfton Promise Head Start Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#24 — One Hope Preschool Score: 63%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1413151519. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#25 — Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#26 — Little Yorkers Montessori School Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, School, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#27 — Discovering Me Academy Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#28 — Houston Heights Day Care Score: 63%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1069661646. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#29 — Saint Elizabeth Educational Day-Out Services Score: 60%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/7161431527. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#30 — Saint Paul Early Childhood Ministries Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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.