Best Daycares in Katy, TX — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Katy

  1. #1 — Children's Lighthouse of Cinco Ranch Score: 86%

    Children's Lighthouse of Cinco Ranch is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://childrenslighthouse.com/cincoranch.

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

  2. #2 — Sugar Creek Montessori of Katy Score: 86%

    Sugar Creek Montessori of Katy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://sugarcreekmontessori.com/.

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

  3. #3 — First Steps Learning Center Score: 86%

    First Steps Learning Center is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://1ststepslearningcenter.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Scribbles Academy Score: 86%

    Scribbles Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://scribblesacademykaty.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Primrose School of Cinco Ranch Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Cinco Ranch is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/cinco-ranch.

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

  6. #6 — Katy's Early Childhood Enrichment Center Score: 86%

    Katy's Early Childhood Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.katyecec.com/.

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

  7. #7 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/katy/katy-cinco-ranch?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_button.

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

  8. #8 — Alianza Preschool Cinco Ranch Score: 86%

    Alianza Preschool Cinco Ranch is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: https://alianzaecoschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Spanish Schoolhouse Score: 86%

    Spanish Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, elementary school. Website: https://spanishschoolhousekaty.iks.center/.

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

  10. #10 — Primrose School of Kelliwood Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Kelliwood is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/kelliwood.

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

  11. #11 — Best Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Best Kids Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.bestkidsacademy.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Little Saints Children's Academy Score: 86%

    Little Saints Children's Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lscacademy.com.

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

  13. #13 — Little Builders International Academy Score: 86%

    Little Builders International Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.littlebuildersia.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Franz Road Score: 86%

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Franz Road is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/franz-road/.

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

  15. #15 — HCKaty Child Development Center Score: 86%

    HCKaty Child Development Center is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.holycovcdc.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Mason and Clay Score: 86%

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Mason and Clay is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/mason-and-clay/.

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

  17. #17 — Children's Lighthouse Score: 86%

    Children's Lighthouse is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://childrenslighthouse.com/clayrd.

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

  18. #18 — St. Peter's ECDC Score: 86%

    St. Peter's ECDC is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Linktr.ee/stpetersecdc.

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

  19. #19 — Treasure Cove Preschool Score: 86%

    Treasure Cove Preschool is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Treasurecovepreschool.org/.

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

  20. #20 — Crosspoint Christian School Score: 86%

    Crosspoint Christian School is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: https://lifeatcrosspoint.org/cc-school/.

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

  21. #21 — Rising Star Academy Katy Score: 86%

    Rising Star Academy Katy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.risingstar-academy.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Grace Preschool Score: 84%

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://whatisgrace.org.

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

  23. #23 — Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson Score: 80%

    Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/elyson/.

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

  24. #24 — Foundations Academy of Cinco Ranch Score: 79%

    Foundations Academy of Cinco Ranch is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://foundations-academy.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Standard Bearers Preschool Score: 77%

    Standard Bearers Preschool is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.standardbearerspreschool.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy Score: 77%

    Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.SparklingMinds.net/.

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

  27. #27 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 76%

    Ivybrook Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.ivybrookacademy.com/katy/.

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

  28. #28 — Creative World School Score: 74%

    Creative World School is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://creativeworldschool.com/schools/daycare-childcare-preschool-in-cypress-katy-tx/.

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

  29. #29 — Katy Little Scholars Montessori Score: 74%

    Katy Little Scholars Montessori is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.KatyLittleScholarsMontessori.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Heritage International Montessori Score: 71%

    Heritage International Montessori is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.heritageintlmontessori.net/.

    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 Katy?
Children's Lighthouse of Cinco Ranch is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Katy 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 Katy?
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 Katy?
Childcare costs in Katy 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.