Best Daycares in Richardson, TX — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Richardson

  1. #1 — Next Generation Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Next Generation Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, tutoring center. Website: http://www.nextgenerationelc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Tutoring center. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Sonshine Connection Score: 86%

    Sonshine Connection is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.woodcreekchurch.com.

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

  3. #3 — Primrose School of Breckinridge Park Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Breckinridge Park is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/breckinridge-park.

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

  4. #4 — Kids R Kids Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Kids R Kids Learning Academy is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/richardson.

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

  5. #5 — North Star Learning Center Score: 86%

    North Star Learning Center is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.canyoncreekpres.org/northstar-learning-center.

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

  6. #6 — Montessori at Bowser Score: 86%

    Montessori at Bowser is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.montessoriatbowser.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Little Disciples Early Learning Score: 86%

    Little Disciples Early Learning is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://littledisciplesel.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Bluebonnet Learning Center Score: 86%

    Bluebonnet Learning Center is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bluebonnetlc.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Kids 'R' Kids of Richardson Score: 86%

    Kids 'R' Kids of Richardson is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/richardson/.

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

  10. #10 — Octopus Garden Preschool Score: 86%

    Octopus Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.octopusgardenpreschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Preschoolers at The Heights Score: 86%

    Preschoolers at The Heights is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theheights.org/preschool/.

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

  12. #12 — Bilingual Whiz Kidz Language Immersion Preschool Score: 86%

    Bilingual Whiz Kidz Language Immersion Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: https://bilingualwhizkidz.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Little Steps Montessori School Score: 86%

    Little Steps Montessori School is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.lsmschool.com.

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School Score: 86%

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

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

  15. #15 — Waterview Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Waterview Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://waterview.org/preschool.

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

  16. #16 — Primrose School of North Richardson at Lookout Score: 86%

    Primrose School of North Richardson at Lookout is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/north-richardson-at-lookout.

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

  17. #17 — Flamingo Preschool Score: 84%

    Flamingo Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.flamingoschool.com.

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

  18. #18 — Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 80%

    Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://education.tzuchi.us/school/preschool-dallas-tx/?page=about-us.

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

  19. #19 — Carpe Diem Private School Score: 80%

    Carpe Diem Private School is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: https://www.carpediempreschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Pinnacle Montessori Score: 74%

    Pinnacle Montessori is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.pinnaclemontessori.com/oakpoint.

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

  21. #21 — KIDS Montessori Academy LLC Score: 69%

    KIDS Montessori Academy LLC is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidsearlylearningcenters.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Rainbow Connection Preschool Score: 69%

    Rainbow Connection Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rainbowconnectionpreschool.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Young Muslim Program Score: 69%

    Young Muslim Program is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://MyIQA.org/.

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

  24. #24 — Kids Learning Apps LLC Score: 69%

    Kids Learning Apps LLC is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, it service and computer repair, software development, school, education. Website: http://kidslearningapps.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, It service and computer repair, Software development, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Whistle Stop Station Score: 69%

    Whistle Stop Station is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.whistlestopstationprivateschool.com.

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

  26. #26 — Great Achievers Preschool Score: 69%

    Great Achievers Preschool is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://greatachieverspreschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Campbell Rd KinderCare Score: 66%

    Campbell Rd KinderCare is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/301183/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_301183.

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

  28. #28 — The Epiphany School Score: 57%

    The Epiphany School is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.epiphany.school/.

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

  29. #29 — Rising Stars Academy Score: 57%

    Rising Stars Academy is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://masdfw.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Bright Horizons at the Shire Score: 57%

    Bright Horizons at the Shire is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 Richardson?
Next Generation Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Richardson 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 Richardson?
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 Richardson?
Childcare costs in Richardson 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.