Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 239 cities in Texas.

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane Score: 34/100

    Austin, TX — Welcome to Bright Horizons

    Programs: MobileViewHeight: 0, Dependent Care, Benefit Equity, Talent Strategies, Employers Offering Benefits, Perks to Boost RTO Efforts, As Parents Are Called Back Into the Office, Some Want More Childcare Support, 4 Ways to Support Frontline Employees’ Education Ambitions, Workforce Consulting, Global Dependent Care, Family Solutions, Education Solutions, Our Solutions for Parents, Our Solutions for Employers, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, EdAssist by Bright Horizons, Bright Horizons Workforce Consulting, More from Bright Horizons, Connect with Bright Horizons, Infant Care, Toddler Care Education, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Kindergarten, Our Curriculum, Overview, On Site Child Care, Back Up Care, Elder Care, Family Concierge, College Coach. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Head Start Score: 34/100

    Round Rock, TX — Head Start | Education Programs by Opportunities for WBC

    Programs: UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION COACHING, Community Services Assistance Updates:, Board of Directors, Our Partners, Community Services, Programs Head Start, Meals on Wheels Volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Community Services – Application, News Media features, Volunteer, Donate Ways to Give, Events Golf for Meals, Sip & Shop, Share on Facebook, Share on Instagram, Share on LinkedIn, Share on YouTube. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Stepping Stone School Score: 33/100

    Austin, TX — Stepping Stone School at Parmer

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — South Pre-K 4 SA Score: 32/100

    San Antonio, TX — Pre-K 4 SA - High Quality Early Education in San Antonio, TX

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Pflugerville Montessori School Score: 31/100

    Pflugerville, TX — Pflugerville Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Aim High Preparatory Score: 31/100

    Houston, TX — Aim High Preparatory

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Sammy's House Score: 31/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — Extend-A-Care YMCA Score: 30/100

    Austin, TX — Extend-A-Care: Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Achievers of Excellence Learning Academy Score: 29/100

    Mesquite, TX — AOEL ACADEMY

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Challenger School Score: 29/100

    Round Rock, TX — Private Preschool and Kindergarten in Round Rock, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — New Age Montessori Score: 29/100

    Dallas, TX — New Age Montessori , Irving Tx 75063

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Hamilton Academy Score: 28/100

    Farmers Branch, TX — This profile covers Hamilton Academy, a childcare center associated with Farmers Branch, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 2725 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — The Learning Experience Score: 28/100

    Spring, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Spring, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — The Learning Experience - Cypress Northpointe Score: 28/100

    Cypress, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Cypress, TX - Cypress

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Children’s Lighthouse Score: 28/100

    Rockwall, TX — Child Day Care in Rockwall, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Primrose School of Rockwall Score: 28/100

    Rockwall, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Rockwall, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Primrose School of Shady Hollow Score: 28/100

    Austin, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Primrose School of Spring-Klein Score: 28/100

    spring, TX — Daycare and Preschool in Spring, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — First Foundations Score: 28/100

    Austin, TX — First Foundations Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 28/100

    Austin, TX — Preschool & Daycare Austin, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Lighthouse Academy At The Shores Score: 27/100

    Rockwall, TX — Lighthouse Academy Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Guardian Angel Child Care Center Score: 26/100

    San Antonio, TX — Guardian Angel Child Care Center is listed as a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 1630 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX, 78221.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Beginnings and Beyond Score: 26/100

    Houston, TX — Daycare | Beginnings and Beyond Child Care Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Greater Heights School Score: 26/100

    Houston, TX — This profile covers Greater Heights School, a childcare center associated with Houston, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 4780 North Main Street, Houston, TX, 77009.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — DePaul Wesley Children's Center Score: 26/100

    San Antonio, TX — DePaul Wesley Children's Center is listed as a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 1418 Fitch Avenue, San Antonio, TX, 78211.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Mariner Montessori at Heights Score: 25/100

    Houston, TX — Montessori School in Houston

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  27. #27 — KinderCare Score: 25/100

    Spring, TX — Brandt Road KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Spring, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Pinebrook KinderCare Score: 25/100

    Houston, TX — Pinebrook KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Houston, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Casa de Niños Bilingual Montessori School Score: 24/100

    Austin, TX — Bilingual Montessori School in Austin, Texas

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  30. #30 — The Toddler's Den Early Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Fort Worth, TX — Childcare in Fort Worth, Texas

    Programs: Toddler Care. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Stafford Early Childhood Education Center Score: 24/100

    San Antonio, TX — Stafford Early Childhood Education Center is catalogued here for people researching daycares in San Antonio, TX. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 611 Southwest 36th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78237.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Summerlin Child Care and Learning Center Score: 24/100

    San Antonio, TX — Day care in San Antonio, TX, Affordable Day Care Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  33. #33 — MacArthur Park Lutheran School Score: 24/100

    San Antonio, TX — MacArthur Park Lutheran School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Alianza ECO School Score: 23/100

    Spring, TX — This profile covers Alianza ECO School, a childcare center associated with Spring, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 21401 Rhodes Road, Spring, TX, 77388.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  35. #35 — River Place International Preschool & Daycare Score: 22/100

    Austin, TX — Kido International Preschool, Daycare & Childcare in Austin TX

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus Score: 22/100

    Austin, TX — Circle C Child Development Center - East Campus is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Austin, TX. Listed focus areas include summer camp. Address on file: 5915 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus Score: 22/100

    Austin, TX — This profile covers Circle C Child Development Center - West Campus, a childcare center associated with Austin, TX. Listed focus areas include summer camp. Address on file: 5917 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Nutriservice Score: 21/100

    Rockwall, TX — Nutriservice

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  39. #39 — Howard Early Childhood Center Score: 21/100

    San Antonio, TX — Howard Early Childhood Center is listed as a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 7800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Pinnacle Kids Academy Score: 20/100

    San Antonio, TX — Pinnacle Kids Academy is catalogued here for people researching daycares in San Antonio, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 7003 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX, 78250.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School Score: 19/100

    Houston, TX — Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Houston, TX. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 5601 South Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  42. #42 — ABCDee Learning Center Score: 18/100

    Austin, TX — ABCDee Learning Center | Daycare | Austin, TX is a licensed and certified Daycare and Preschool that serves Austin and the surrounding areas.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Houston Heights Day Care Score: 18/100

    Houston, TX — Houston Heights Day Care is a Houston, TX childcare center with public contact and service details collected for comparison. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 902 West 8th Street, Houston, TX, 77007.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Joys of Heaven Daycare and Learning Center Score: 18/100

    San Antonio, TX — This profile covers Joys of Heaven Daycare and Learning Center, a childcare center associated with San Antonio, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 610 Avalon Street, San Antonio, TX, 78213.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 18/100

    Cedar Park, TX — Private Preschool & Daycare

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  46. #46 — One Hope Preschool Score: 18/100

    Houston, TX — One Hope Preschool is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Houston, TX. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 5020 West Bellfort Street, Houston, TX, 77035. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Everbrook Academy Score: 17/100

    Rockwall, TX — Everbrook Academy of Rockwall in Rockwall, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  48. #48 — La Petite Academy Score: 17/100

    San Antonio, TX — Daycare, Preschool in San Antonio, TX 78216

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Good Kids Educare Score: 8/100

    Spring, TX — Good Kids Educare is listed as a childcare center in Spring, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 1815 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX, 77388. A phone number is listed so you can confirm availability directly.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  50. #50 — The Goddard School of Austin Score: 8/100

    Austin, TX — The Goddard School of Austin appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Austin, TX. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 12101 Archeleta Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78739.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Bright Horizons Family Center at Braker Lane has the highest Directory information score among the listings on this results page. This does not establish service quality or suitability. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Texas?
We have ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 239 cities in Texas. Rankings are computed by Directory information score and updated regularly.