Best Daycares in MCKINNEY, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 35 daycares and childcare centers in MCKINNEY based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in MCKINNEY

  1. #1 — The Learning Experience Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/mckinney/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/mckinney/mckinney-craig-ranch.

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

  3. #3 — Primrose School Score: 86%

    Primrose School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/stone-brooke.

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

  4. #4 — Top of the World Preschool Score: 86%

    Top of the World Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://topoftheworldpreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Heritage Learning Center Score: 86%

    Heritage Learning Center is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://hlc.info/.

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

  6. #6 — Learning Tree Montessori Score: 86%

    Learning Tree Montessori is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://learningtree-montessori.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Spanish Schoolhouse Score: 86%

    Spanish Schoolhouse is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: https://spanishschoolhouse.com/mckinney.

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

  8. #8 — Crossing Point Christian School Score: 86%

    Crossing Point Christian School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, religious school, private school. Website: http://crossingpointschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — The Learning Experience - Hardin Village Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience - Hardin Village is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/center/hardin-village.

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

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

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

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

  11. #11 — Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge Score: 86%

    Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/Stonebridge.

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

  12. #12 — Little Angels Catholic Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Angels Catholic Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleangelspres.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Wonderland Montessori Score: 86%

    Wonderland Montessori is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://www.wonderlandmontessori.com/mckinney?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=yext.

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

  14. #14 — Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado Score: 86%

    Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://guidepostmontessori.com/eldorado.

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

  15. #15 — Daffodils Montessori Preschool Score: 86%

    Daffodils Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://daffodilspreschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Heartland Montessori Academy Score: 86%

    Heartland Montessori Academy is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://heartlandmontessoriacademy.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Little Gems Montessori Score: 84%

    Little Gems Montessori is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thelittlegems.net/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Hope School Score: 80%

    Hope School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sharingtheheart.org/content.cfm?id=315.

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

  19. #19 — The PREP School of McKinney - Private Preschool Score: 77%

    The PREP School of McKinney - Private Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.theprepschools.com/location/mckinney/.

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

  20. #20 — Lawson Early Childhood School Score: 71%

    Lawson Early Childhood School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://www.schools.mckinneyisd.net/lawson.

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

  21. #21 — Holy Family School Score: 71%

    Holy Family School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.holyfamilyschoolmckinney.org/.

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

  22. #22 — Blossom Primary Montessori Score: 71%

    Blossom Primary Montessori is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://blossomprimary.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Brightlight Preschool Score: 71%

    Brightlight Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.brightlightpreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Little Saints School Score: 71%

    Little Saints School is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.littlesaintsschool.org/.

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

  25. #25 — Childrens Lighthouse Score: 69%

    Childrens Lighthouse is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childrenslighthouse.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — The Ivy Vine Preschool Score: 69%

    The Ivy Vine Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://ivyvinepreschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Castle Montessori of McKinney Score: 69%

    Castle Montessori of McKinney is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/tx/mckinney/339?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  28. #28 — Amazing Prep Academy Score: 69%

    Amazing Prep Academy is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: https://www.amazingprepacademy.org/.

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

  29. #29 — McKinney KinderCare Score: 69%

    McKinney KinderCare is a childcare center in Mckinney, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/mckinney/tx/302005.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Promiseland Preschool Score: 69%

    Promiseland Preschool is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.promiselandpreschool.org/.

    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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in MCKINNEY?
The Learning Experience is currently the #1 ranked daycare in MCKINNEY 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 MCKINNEY?
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 MCKINNEY?
Childcare costs in MCKINNEY 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.