Best Daycares in Lubbock, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 21 daycares and childcare centers in Lubbock based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lubbock

  1. #1 — Treehouse Children's Academy Score: 86%

    Treehouse Children's Academy is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.treehouseschools.com/.

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

  2. #2 — VLC Kids Day Out Score: 86%

    VLC Kids Day Out is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, church cathedral, day care preschool. Website: https://victorylife.net/kdo.

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

  3. #3 — Early Learning Center of Lubbock Score: 86%

    Early Learning Center of Lubbock is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.elclubbock.org.

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

  4. #4 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 86%

    Sonshine Preschool is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sspslubbock.com/.

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

  5. #5 — St Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 86%

    St Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.stlukeslubbockschools.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Oakwood United Methodist Preschool Score: 86%

    Oakwood United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://oakwoodmethodist.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Mrs. Woods Learning Spot Score: 86%

    Mrs. Woods Learning Spot is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://mrswoodslearningspot.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Early Learning Centers of Lubbock Score: 86%

    Early Learning Centers of Lubbock is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.elclubbock.org/.

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

  9. #9 — A New World Learning Center Score: 83%

    A New World Learning Center is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.anewworldchristianlearningctr.com/.

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

  10. #10 — A New World Christian Learning Score: 83%

    A New World Christian Learning is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.anewworldchristianlearningctr.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Christ the King ECDC Score: 80%

    Christ the King ECDC is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.ctkecdc.org/.

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

  12. #12 — Miss Lauras Imagination Station Score: 80%

    Miss Lauras Imagination Station is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.misslauras.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Ballenger Head Start Score: 76%

    Ballenger Head Start is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.lubbockisd.org/pages/Lubbock_ISD__TX.

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

  14. #14 — Christian Pre-School Centers Score: 71%

    Christian Pre-School Centers is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://lubbockdaycaretx.com.

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

  15. #15 — Little Wings Christian Learning Center Score: 69%

    Little Wings Christian Learning Center is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.littlewingslubbock.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Starting Line Learning Center Score: 60%

    Starting Line Learning Center is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.startinglinelearningcenter.com.

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

  17. #17 — The Playhouse and Learning Station Score: 60%

    The Playhouse and Learning Station is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.theplayhouseandlearningstation.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Willowbrook Early Learning Center Score: 49%

    Willowbrook Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  19. #19 — Elite Learning Academy Score: 37%

    Elite Learning Academy is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  20. #20 — Future Generation Preschool Score: 37%

    Future Generation Preschool is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  21. #21 — Eddie Richardson Center Head Start Score: 37%

    Eddie Richardson Center Head Start is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Lubbock?
Treehouse Children's Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
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 Lubbock?
Childcare costs in Lubbock 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.