Best Daycares in Houston, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Houston based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Houston

  1. #1 — Southmayd Head Start Score: 27/100

    Southmayd Head Start is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gccsa.org.

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

  2. #2 — Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy Score: 27/100

    Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, religious school, elementary school. Website: http://www.sbpacademy.org/.

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

  3. #3 — 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 →

  4. #4 — The Alphabet Club Score: 27/100

    The Alphabet Club is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://alphabetclubcdc.com/.

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

  5. #5 — 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 →

  6. #6 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — The Growing Tree Academy Score: 27/100

    The Growing Tree Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://thegrowingtreeacademy.com/.

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

  8. #8 — The Knowledge Krate Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    The Knowledge Krate Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theknowledgekrate.com/.

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

  9. #9 — 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 →

  10. #10 — The Little School at MDPC Score: 27/100

    The Little School at MDPC is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://tls.mdpc.org/.

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

  11. #11 — The Met Christian Academy Score: 27/100

    The Met Christian Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.themetchristianacademy.org/.

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

  12. #12 — The Village Learning Center Score: 27/100

    The Village Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://thevillagelearningcenter.org/.

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

  13. #13 — The Woods Private School at Cedar Point Score: 27/100

    The Woods Private School at Cedar Point is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, specialty school. Website: http://www.thewoodsprivateschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Tiny Explorers Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tiny Explorers Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://tinyexplorerspreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Spanish School 4kids Score: 27/100

    Spanish School 4kids is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, private school. Website: http://www.spanishschool4kids.com.

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

  16. #16 — St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool Score: 26/100

    St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smepreschool.org/.

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

  17. #17 — The Learners Nest Academy Score: 26/100

    The Learners Nest Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thelearnersnestacademy.com/.

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

  18. #18 — 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 →

  19. #19 — The Tiger Trail School Score: 25/100

    The Tiger Trail School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://tts.springbranchisd.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Three Rs Plus Montessori Score: 24/100

    Three Rs Plus Montessori is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://3rsmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — St. Luke's Day School Score: 24/100

    St. Luke's Day School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://stlukesdayschool.org.

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

  22. #22 — The Nest Schools Houston (Fallbrook) Score: 24/100

    The Nest Schools Houston (Fallbrook) is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://thenestschool.com/locations/fallbrook/.

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

  23. #23 — The Kindle School Score: 23/100

    The Kindle School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://thekindleschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Sprouting Minds Preschool Score: 22/100

    Sprouting Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://sproutingmindspreschool.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Small Planet Preschool Score: 21/100

    Small Planet Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://httpaplaceforlearning.com.

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

  26. #26 — Square One Early Education Academy Score: 21/100

    Square One Early Education Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.squareoneconsultant.com.

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

  27. #27 — The Children's Academy of Higher Learning Score: 21/100

    The Children's Academy of Higher Learning is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.thecahl.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — The Greenwood Preschool Score: 21/100

    The Greenwood Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thegreenwoodpreschool.com.

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

  29. #29 — The Little Learning Place Score: 21/100

    The Little Learning Place is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thelittlelearnningplace.com/.

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

  30. #30 — 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 →

  31. #31 — Thinker Garden Learning Center Score: 21/100

    Thinker Garden Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thinkergardencenter.com/.

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

  32. #32 — Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek Score: 20/100

    Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://silverstaracademy.com/.

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

  33. #33 — St. Luke the Evangelist Cenacle Learning Center Score: 20/100

    St. Luke the Evangelist Cenacle Learning Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://stlukesecc.com/.

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

  34. #34 — The Heights Christian School, LLC Score: 20/100

    The Heights Christian School, LLC is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.theheightschristianschool.com/.

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

  35. #35 — The Kenworthy School Score: 20/100

    The Kenworthy School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/tx/houston/334/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  36. #36 — The Learning Tree Score: 20/100

    The Learning Tree is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.thelearningtreekids.com/.

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

  37. #37 — The Mays School Score: 20/100

    The Mays School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.mays.school/.

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

  38. #38 — South Synott KinderCare Score: 19/100

    South Synott KinderCare is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/houston/tx/300779/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300779.

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

  39. #39 — Spring Branch KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Spring Branch KinderCare is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/houston/tx/300450/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300450.

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

  40. #40 — Sharpview Head Start Score: 16/100

    Sharpview Head Start is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/.

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

  41. #41 — The Children's Courtyard of Houston Score: 16/100

    The Children's Courtyard of Houston is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenscourtyard.com/3052/.

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

  42. #42 — The Footprint Foundation Score: 16/100

    The Footprint Foundation is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.thefootprintfoundation.com/home.

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

  43. #43 — The Foshee Family House Of Tiny Treasures Score: 16/100

    The Foshee Family House Of Tiny Treasures is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  44. #44 — Solid Foundation Preschool and Daycare Score: 9/100

    Solid Foundation Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  45. #45 — Southampton Montessori School Score: 9/100

    Southampton Montessori School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool.

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

  46. #46 — St Christopher's Day School Score: 9/100

    St Christopher's Day School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

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

  47. #47 — The Children's Courtyard Score: 9/100

    The Children's Courtyard is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  48. #48 — The House at Pooh Corner School Score: 9/100

    The House at Pooh Corner School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school.

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

  49. #49 — Tidwell Head Start Center Score: 9/100

    Tidwell Head Start Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, social service organizations.

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

  50. #50 — Toddler House The Score: 9/100

    Toddler House The is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Houston?
Southmayd Head Start has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
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.