Best Daycares in McKinney, TX — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in McKinney based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in McKinney

  1. #1 — Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — The Ivy Vine Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Little Angels Catholic Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Castle Montessori of McKinney Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Amazing Prep Academy Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Wonderland Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Daffodils Montessori Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Blossom Primary Montessori Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Learning Experience Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Heartland Montessori Academy Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — The Goddard School Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Primrose School Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — The PREP School of McKinney - Private Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Promiseland Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Primrose School of Eldorado Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — Childrens Lighthouse Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Top of the World Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — Brightlight Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — Lawson Early Childhood School Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — Heritage Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  22. #22 — Learning Tree Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  23. #23 — Spanish Schoolhouse Score: 15/100

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

  24. #24 — Crossing Point Christian School Score: 15/100

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

  25. #25 — Little Saints School Score: 15/100

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

  26. #26 — Hope School Score: 15/100

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

  27. #27 — Holy Family School Score: 15/100

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

  28. #28 — McKinney KinderCare Score: 12/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Xplor Preschool & School Age Care Score: 11/100

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

  30. #30 — Xplor Preschool of McKinney Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in McKinney?
Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.