Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy Score: 13/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy in PEARLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 7134360044.

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  2. #2 — Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas Score: 13/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas in WACO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2547766612.

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  3. #3 — Pre-K 4 SA East Education Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pre-K 4 SA East Education Center in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2102062850.

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  4. #4 — Pre-K 4 SA West Education Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pre-K 4 SA West Education Center in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2102062900.

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  5. #5 — United Kidz Academy San Antonio Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists United Kidz Academy San Antonio in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2104372455.

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  6. #6 — Brighton Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Brighton Center in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2108264492.

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  7. #7 — Children's Learning Adventure Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Children's Learning Adventure Child Care Center in PLANO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  8. #8 — Lake Travis ISD Child Development Center at LPE Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lake Travis ISD Child Development Center at LPE in AUSTIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  9. #9 — Springtown Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    SPRINGTOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Springtown Early Learning Center in SPRINGTOWN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8172202477.

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  10. #10 — Argyle Fine Arts Preschool Score: 13/100

    ARGYLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Argyle Fine Arts Preschool in ARGYLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9404640171.

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  11. #11 — Miss Emilys Kids Inc Score: 13/100

    DUMAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Miss Emilys Kids Inc in DUMAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8062905733.

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  12. #12 — YMCA Afterschool @ Davidson Elementary Score: 13/100

    KATY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool @ Davidson Elementary in KATY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 7132834823.

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  13. #13 — YMCA Afterschool @ Randolph Elementary Score: 13/100

    FULSHEAR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool @ Randolph Elementary in FULSHEAR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  14. #14 — AlphaBEST @ Baker ? Prosper Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Baker ? Prosper in MCKINNEY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  15. #15 — AlphaBEST @ Newman - Frisco Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Newman - Frisco in FRISCO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  16. #16 — AlphaBEST @ Corinth ? Lake Dallas Score: 13/100

    CORINTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Corinth ? Lake Dallas in CORINTH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9795711665.

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  17. #17 — AlphaBEST @ Cockrell- Prosper Score: 13/100

    PROSPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Cockrell- Prosper in PROSPER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  18. #18 — Campus Kids @Kaiser Elementary School SAP Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids @Kaiser Elementary School SAP in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  19. #19 — AlphaBEST @ Hosp ? Frisco Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Hosp ? Frisco in FRISCO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  20. #20 — AlphaBEST @ McSpedden- Frisco Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ McSpedden- Frisco in FRISCO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  21. #21 — AlphaBEST @ Rucker- Prosper Score: 13/100

    PROSPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Rucker- Prosper in PROSPER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  22. #22 — OakCreek School Score: 13/100

    GARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists OakCreek School in GARLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9724141114.

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  23. #23 — AlphaBEST @ Prestwick ? Little Elm Score: 13/100

    THE COLONY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Prestwick ? Little Elm in THE COLONY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  24. #24 — AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores ? Lake Dallas Score: 13/100

    SHADY SHORES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores ? Lake Dallas in SHADY SHORES, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  25. #25 — AlphaBEST @ Lake Dallas ? Lake Dallas Score: 13/100

    LAKE DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Lake Dallas ? Lake Dallas in LAKE DALLAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  26. #26 — YMCA Afterschool @ Wolfe Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool @ Wolfe Elementary in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813925055.

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  27. #27 — ASYMCA @ Dr. Joseph A. Fowler Score: 13/100

    KILLEEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists ASYMCA @ Dr. Joseph A. Fowler in KILLEEN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2546909622.

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  28. #28 — Lighthouse Bilingual Academy Score: 13/100

    GARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lighthouse Bilingual Academy in GARLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4697300077.

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  29. #29 — Nolan Boyd Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    ALICE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Nolan Boyd Child Development Center in ALICE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3613960025.

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  30. #30 — Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy Score: 13/100

    MATHIS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy in MATHIS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3615626919.

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  31. #31 — Treehouse Academy Score: 13/100

    DIBOLL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Treehouse Academy in DIBOLL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9368295437.

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  32. #32 — SA Liberty Field Prep School, LLC Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists SA Liberty Field Prep School, LLC in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2106815437.

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  33. #33 — Presbyterian Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Presbyterian Early Learning Center in LUFKIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9366344769.

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  34. #34 — Kingdom Kids Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    SEMINOLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kingdom Kids Child Development Center in SEMINOLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4327582222.

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  35. #35 — YMCA @ Jean E. Stewart Elementary Score: 13/100

    MONTGOMERY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Jean E. Stewart Elementary in MONTGOMERY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813679622.

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  36. #36 — Y School Age @ La Vernia Score: 13/100

    LA VERNIA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age @ La Vernia in LA VERNIA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2109242277.

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  37. #37 — OG Kidzone I, II & III Score: 6/100

    ORANGE GROVE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists OG Kidzone I, II & III in ORANGE GROVE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3613822273.

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  38. #38 — DBS Aftercare at Legacy Score: 6/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists DBS Aftercare at Legacy in LUBBOCK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8067978860.

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  39. #39 — Mon Petit Learning Center Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mon Petit Learning Center in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2818594415.

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  40. #40 — Mercy Gate Learning Center Score: 6/100

    MONT BELVIEU, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mercy Gate Learning Center in MONT BELVIEU, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2815766845.

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  41. #41 — Campus Kids @ Haude Elementary School Age Program Score: 6/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids @ Haude Elementary School Age Program in SPRING, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  42. #42 — Padron AISD Third Base Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Padron AISD Third Base in AUSTIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5124140203.

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  43. #43 — Everyday Sunshine Children's Daycare Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Everyday Sunshine Children's Daycare in EL PASO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9158556848.

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  44. #44 — Campus Kids @ Metzler Elem School Score: 6/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids @ Metzler Elem School in SPRING, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8327296337.

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  45. #45 — Campus Kids@Nitsch Elementary School SAP Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids@Nitsch Elementary School SAP in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  46. #46 — Campus Kids @Epps Island Elementary School SAP Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids @Epps Island Elementary School SAP in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  47. #47 — New Beginnings Childcare Academy Score: 6/100

    ABILENE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New Beginnings Childcare Academy in ABILENE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3254374359.

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  48. #48 — Campus Kids@McDougle Elementary School SAP Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids@McDougle Elementary School SAP in HOUSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  49. #49 — Little Sprouts Preschool Score: 6/100

    HALLETTSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Sprouts Preschool in HALLETTSVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3617989140.

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  50. #50 — Apple Tree Child Enrichment Center Score: 6/100

    ORANGE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Apple Tree Child Enrichment Center in ORANGE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4097356226.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Shepherd?s Little Hearts Academy 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.