Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 5 cities in Texas.
Top Daycares in Texas
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#1 — Lightbridge Academy Cypress Score: 100%
Houston, TX — Daycare & Preschool in Cypress, TX
Programs: 8742 Barker Cypress Rd Cypress, TX 77433, (832) 952 1100, TELL US MORE, Category: General School Holiday School is closed, Category: General Happy 1st Workaversary, Ms. Suzanne!, Category: General 1:00 pm: EVENT: Cajun Showdown @ Towne Lake, Category: General Earth Day, Programs Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre K, Kindergarten, Summer Camp, Back Up Care, Careers, Enrollment, Foundation, Center Locator, Schedule A Tour, Why Us, May 7, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Iris!, May 25, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Jenna!, 12:00 am 1:00 am , May 25, 2026 Memorial Day School is closed, June 5, 2026 Happy Birthday Ms. Brittany!, Follow. View full profile →
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#2 — Challenger School Score: 97%
Round Rock, TX — Private Preschool and Kindergarten in Round Rock, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Aim High Preparatory Score: 97%
Houston, TX — Aim High Preparatory
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Sammy's House Score: 97%
Austin, TX — We are a nonprofit child care facility in Austin, Texas, that bridges service gaps for children, providing essential care and support.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Little Munchkins Learning Center Score: 95%
Austin, TX — Learning Center | Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 94%
Austin, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Primrose School of Kingwood at Oakhurst Score: 94%
Kingwood, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Kingwood, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — Trinity Episcopal School Score: 93%
Fort Worth, TX — Trinity Episcopal School | Half day early academic program for children 18 months to 5 Years old in Fort Worth, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Pflugerville Montessori School Score: 92%
Pflugerville, TX — Pflugerville Montessori School
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#10 — New Age Montessori Score: 91%
Dallas, TX — New Age Montessori , Irving Tx 75063
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#11 — Twin Lakes Child Development Center Score: 91%
Cedar Park, TX — Twinlakes Child Development Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#12 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 89%
Austin, TX — Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Stepping Stone School Score: 89%
Austin, TX — Austin's Favorite Preschool and Infant Daycare Since 1979!
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Ashley's Playhouse Score: 89%
Austin, TX — Ashley's Playhouse
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#15 — Lighthouse Academy At The Shores Score: 89%
Rockwall, TX — Lighthouse Academy Daycare
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#16 — The Learning Experience Score: 89%
Spring, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Spring, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#17 — The Learning Experience - Brushy Creek Score: 89%
Round Rock, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#18 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 88%
Austin, TX — Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#19 — Achievers of Excellence Learning Academy Score: 87%
Mesquite, TX — AOEL ACADEMY
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#20 — I'm Just A Kid! Score: 86%
San Antonio, TX — I'm Just a Kid | Best Private School & Childcare in San Antonio, TX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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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
- What is the best daycare in Texas?
- Lightbridge Academy Cypress is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Texas based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
- How many daycares are ranked in Texas?
- We have ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 5 cities in Texas. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.