Best Daycares in KATY, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in KATY based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in KATY

  1. #1 — Acuarela Kidz Academy Score: 27/100

    Acuarela Kidz Academy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.acuarelakidz.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Alianza Preschool Cinco Ranch Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson Score: 27/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — Best Kids Academy Score: 27/100

    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 →

  5. #5 — Children's Lighthouse Score: 27/100

    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 →

  6. #6 — Children's Lighthouse of Cinco Ranch Score: 27/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — Crosspoint Christian School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — First Steps Learning Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — HCKaty Child Development Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — Katy's Early Childhood Enrichment Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Little Builders International Academy Score: 27/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — Primrose School of Cinco Ranch Score: 27/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — Primrose School of Kelliwood Score: 27/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Franz Road Score: 25/100

    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 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Mason and Clay Score: 25/100

    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 →

  16. #16 — Little Saints Children's Academy Score: 25/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — Grace Preschool Score: 24/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 23/100

    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 →

  19. #19 — Creative World School Score: 22/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — Katy Little Scholars Montessori Score: 22/100

    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 →

  21. #21 — Foundations Academy of Cinco Ranch Score: 22/100

    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 →

  22. #22 — Children's Academy of Motivation, Education & Love Score: 21/100

    Children's Academy of Motivation, Education & Love is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://camelchildcare.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Heritage International Montessori Score: 21/100

    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 →

  24. #24 — New Hope Child Development Center Score: 21/100

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

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

  25. #25 — Big Starz Childcare and Preschool Score: 20/100

    Big Starz Childcare and Preschool is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bigstarzschools.org/.

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

  26. #26 — Cinco Ranch Montessori Score: 20/100

    Cinco Ranch Montessori is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://montessori.com.

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

  27. #27 — Little Ranch Preschool Score: 20/100

    Little Ranch Preschool is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleranchpreschool.org/.

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

  28. #28 — My Place Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    My Place Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.myplacekaty.com/cinco-ranch.

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

  29. #29 — Cinco Ranch KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Cinco Ranch KinderCare is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/katy/tx/301490/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301490.

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

  30. #30 — Katy KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Katy KinderCare is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/katy/tx/301057/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301057.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 KATY?
Acuarela Kidz Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in KATY 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 KATY?
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 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.