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 Kids Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bright Kids Child Development Center 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 5125820017.

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  2. #2 — AlphaBEST @ Light Farms- Prosper Score: 13/100

    CELINA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Light Farms- Prosper in CELINA, 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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  3. #3 — McKinney Academy Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists McKinney Academy 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 9725628302.

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  4. #4 — Saint Pauls Episcopal School Score: 13/100

    PROSPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Saint Pauls Episcopal School 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 9723479700.

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  5. #5 — Abacus School of Austin Score: 13/100

    LEANDER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Abacus School of Austin in LEANDER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5128067788.

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  6. #6 — UOS Goldberg Montessori School Score: 13/100

    BELLAIRE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists UOS Goldberg Montessori School in BELLAIRE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 7137233856.

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  7. #7 — Gingerbread Kids Academy/Arredondo After School Program Score: 13/100

    RICHMOND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gingerbread Kids Academy/Arredondo After School Program in RICHMOND, 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 — Country Breeze Learning Center Score: 13/100

    LOCKHART, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Country Breeze Learning Center in LOCKHART, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9793938642.

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  9. #9 — St. Paul PreSchool Program Score: 13/100

    BRIDGE CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. Paul PreSchool Program in BRIDGE CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4097355546.

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  10. #10 — CT Day School Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists CT Day School 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 2106573578.

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  11. #11 — Bright Kids Montessori Score: 13/100

    FARMERS BRANCH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bright Kids Montessori in FARMERS BRANCH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9724846400.

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

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Norris Elementary 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 4699029076.

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  13. #13 — Adventure Kids Playcare Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Adventure Kids Playcare in PLANO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9726125400.

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  14. #14 — Y School Age @ Sunshine Cottage Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age @ Sunshine Cottage 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 2106879184.

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  15. #15 — Kinderclub Learning Center Too, LLC Score: 13/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kinderclub Learning Center Too, LLC in LAREDO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567013568.

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  16. #16 — St Pius X Early Care and Education Center Score: 13/100

    MESQUITE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St Pius X Early Care and Education Center in MESQUITE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  17. #17 — La Feria Head Start Child Development Score: 13/100

    LA FERIA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists La Feria Head Start Child Development in LA FERIA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567979659.

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  18. #18 — Children's Lighthouse at Heritage Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Children's Lighthouse at Heritage in FORT WORTH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8177417444.

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  19. #19 — Campus Kids At French Elementary Score: 13/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids At French Elementary 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 2814688013.

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  20. #20 — YWCA Sylvestre Reyes After School Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YWCA Sylvestre Reyes After School 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 9155190000.

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  21. #21 — Y School Age @ Cibolo Valley Score: 13/100

    CIBOLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age @ Cibolo Valley in CIBOLO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2103257539.

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  22. #22 — The Learning Experience Score: 13/100

    CYPRESS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Learning Experience in CYPRESS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2812567655.

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  23. #23 — Arborlawn Children's Academy Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Arborlawn Children's Academy in FORT WORTH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8177310702.

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  24. #24 — PISD Dearing Elementary Extended Day Program Score: 13/100

    ROUND ROCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists PISD Dearing Elementary Extended Day Program in ROUND ROCK, 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 — San Augustine Center Base Head Start/Early Head Start Score: 13/100

    SAN AUGUSTINE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Augustine Center Base Head Start/Early Head Start in SAN AUGUSTINE, 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 — Y School Age @ Curington Score: 13/100

    BOERNE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age @ Curington in BOERNE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2103258540.

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  27. #27 — Camp Fire Kids Care Buice Score: 13/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Camp Fire Kids Care Buice in ODESSA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4325704144.

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  28. #28 — Gan Israel/Gani Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gan Israel/Gani in PLANO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9725968270.

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  29. #29 — The Children's Lighthouse at Two Creeks Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Children's Lighthouse at Two Creeks in SAN ANTONIO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  30. #30 — Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Seco Mines Score: 6/100

    EAGLE PASS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Seco Mines in EAGLE PASS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  31. #31 — Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Rosita Valley Score: 6/100

    EAGLE PASS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Rosita Valley in EAGLE PASS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  32. #32 — Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Lyndon B. Johnson Score: 6/100

    EAGLE PASS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Lyndon B. Johnson in EAGLE PASS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  33. #33 — AISD Mills Third Base Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AISD Mills 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 5124140220.

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  34. #34 — Kingdom Kidz Childcare Development Center Score: 6/100

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

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  35. #35 — Kiddie Patch Daycare Center Score: 6/100

    TEAGUE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kiddie Patch Daycare Center in TEAGUE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2547395180.

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  36. #36 — Golbow Elementary YMCA Score: 6/100

    KATY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Golbow Elementary YMCA 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 4143690019.

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  37. #37 — Edu-Care Early Learning Academy Score: 6/100

    SAN DIEGO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Edu-Care Early Learning Academy in SAN DIEGO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3612793382.

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  38. #38 — Educare Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 6/100

    EAGLE PASS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Educare Preschool and Child Care Center in EAGLE PASS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  39. #39 — ACISD Day Care and Learning Center Score: 6/100

    ARCHER CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists ACISD Day Care and Learning Center in ARCHER CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9405742888.

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  40. #40 — Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center, Inc. Score: 6/100

    ORANGE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center, Inc. in ORANGE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  41. #41 — Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center Score: 6/100

    BUDA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center in BUDA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122688509.

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  42. #42 — Angel's Land Day Care and Learning Center Score: 6/100

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

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  43. #43 — St. Mary's Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 6/100

    FLINT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. Mary's Early Childhood Learning Center in FLINT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  44. #44 — Something Special Children's Center Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Something Special Children's 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 7137426500.

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  45. #45 — Kids' Quest Learning Academy, LLC Score: 6/100

    SAN JUAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids' Quest Learning Academy, LLC in SAN JUAN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562835495.

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  46. #46 — Westgate Learning Academy Score: 6/100

    WESLACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Westgate Learning Academy in WESLACO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9569752665.

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  47. #47 — Odessa Candyland Academy Score: 6/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Odessa Candyland Academy in ODESSA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4322765506.

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  48. #48 — Little Explorers Education Center Score: 6/100

    HIDALGO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Explorers Education Center in HIDALGO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9568005404.

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  49. #49 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development Score: 6/100

    EDINBURG, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development in EDINBURG, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  50. #50 — Currey Learning Center Score: 6/100

    MEDINA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Currey Learning Center in MEDINA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8305897244.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Bright Kids Child Development Center 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.