Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Kid Connection Preschool Score: 13/100

    LONGVIEW, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kid Connection Preschool in LONGVIEW, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9037594630.

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  2. #2 — Full of Life Learning Center and Childcare Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Full of Life Learning Center and Childcare 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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  3. #3 — St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. 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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  4. #4 — Creative Minds Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Creative Minds 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 9722945805.

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  5. #5 — Tiny Sprouts Academy Score: 13/100

    VICTORIA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tiny Sprouts Academy in VICTORIA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3615797126.

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  6. #6 — Norman M. Thomas Learning Center Score: 13/100

    FREER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Norman M. Thomas Learning Center in FREER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3613946800.

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  7. #7 — Kid Care Learning Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kid Care Learning 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 2102655059.

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  8. #8 — Paducah Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    PADUCAH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Paducah Child Development Center in PADUCAH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8064923632.

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  9. #9 — Haybranch Elementary YMCA Score: 13/100

    KILLEEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Haybranch Elementary YMCA 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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  10. #10 — Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated 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 5124517361.

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  11. #11 — Groves Primary Score: 13/100

    GROVES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Groves Primary in GROVES, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4099626644.

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  12. #12 — LionHeart Children's Academy Score: 13/100

    GARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists LionHeart Children's 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 2148383626.

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

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Adventure Kids Playcare 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 2144914088.

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  14. #14 — Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fundamental Beginnings Day Care 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 2818694770.

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  15. #15 — First Baptist Palmer Christian Academy Score: 13/100

    PALMER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Baptist Palmer Christian Academy in PALMER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9724493684.

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  16. #16 — Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch-key Score: 13/100

    BROWNWOOD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch-key in BROWNWOOD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256462138.

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  17. #17 — Tarrant County Kids at Little Elementary Score: 13/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tarrant County Kids at Little Elementary in ARLINGTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  18. #18 — Primrose School of Frisco at Independence Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Primrose School of Frisco at Independence in FRISCO, 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 — YMCA @ Mockingbird Coppell Elementary Score: 13/100

    COPPELL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Mockingbird Coppell Elementary in COPPELL, 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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  20. #20 — Extreme Cheer & Tumble Score: 13/100

    TEMPLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Extreme Cheer & Tumble in TEMPLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2547800087.

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  21. #21 — San Angelo YMCA Glenmore Branch Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA Glenmore Branch in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  22. #22 — San Angelo YMCA Goliad Branch Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA Goliad Branch in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  23. #23 — San Angelo YMCA McGill Branch Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA McGill Branch in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  24. #24 — San Angelo YMCA Santa Rita Branch Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA Santa Rita Branch in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  25. #25 — Discovery Days Preschool Score: 13/100

    HUNTSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Discovery Days Preschool in HUNTSVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9362954673.

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  26. #26 — St Matthews CDC Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St Matthews CDC 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 7136926055.

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  27. #27 — Montessori Episcopal School Score: 13/100

    LEWISVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Montessori Episcopal School in LEWISVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9722213533.

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  28. #28 — GETCAP Head Start and Early Start at Trinity Score: 13/100

    TRINITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists GETCAP Head Start and Early Start at Trinity in TRINITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  29. #29 — Goodwill Exploration Center Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Goodwill Exploration 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 7373584158.

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  30. #30 — Happy Start Inc DBA Kid Connection Academy Score: 13/100

    ALVIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Happy Start Inc DBA Kid Connection Academy in ALVIN, 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 — Achievers of Excellence Learning Academy Score: 6/100

    MESQUITE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Achievers of Excellence Learning Academy 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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  32. #32 — Tots On The Move Child Education Center Score: 6/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tots On The Move Child Education 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 9366336863.

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  33. #33 — Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start Score: 6/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start in LUBBOCK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  34. #34 — Star Students LLC Score: 6/100

    LOS FRESNOS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Star Students LLC in LOS FRESNOS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562331300.

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  35. #35 — Colegio Bilingue Trinidad Score: 6/100

    MISSION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Colegio Bilingue Trinidad in MISSION, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562574312.

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  36. #36 — Kaleidoscope Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Center Score: 6/100

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

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  37. #37 — BookWorm Learning Center LLC Score: 6/100

    EDINBURG, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists BookWorm Learning Center LLC in EDINBURG, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567818778.

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  38. #38 — Second Baptist School Early Childhood Program (Woodway) Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Second Baptist School Early Childhood Program (Woodway) 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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  39. #39 — Kids Rock Learning Academy, LLC Score: 6/100

    MISSION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Rock Learning Academy, LLC in MISSION, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9565847625.

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  40. #40 — Cecy's Daycare Score: 6/100

    DUMAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Cecy's Daycare 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 8069345572.

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  41. #41 — Bradleys School Care at St Andrew Score: 6/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bradleys School Care at St Andrew 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 8179884248.

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  42. #42 — Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy in WACO, 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 — HCDE Humble Head Start Score: 6/100

    HUMBLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists HCDE Humble Head Start in HUMBLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 7136963121.

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  44. #44 — YWCAre at Ramirez Elementary Score: 6/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YWCAre at Ramirez Elementary 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 8067922723.

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  45. #45 — My Friends House Score: 6/100

    EAGLE LAKE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists My Friends House in EAGLE LAKE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9792343288.

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  46. #46 — La Marina Day Care Inc Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists La Marina Day Care Inc in DALLAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2143304930.

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  47. #47 — San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center 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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  48. #48 — Tender Loving Care Child Care Central, LLC Score: 6/100

    CALDWELL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tender Loving Care Child Care Central, LLC in CALDWELL, 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 — Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC Score: 6/100

    EDINBURG, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC in EDINBURG, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562598035.

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  50. #50 — Peaster's Little Texas Stars Score: 6/100

    WEATHERFORD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Peaster's Little Texas Stars in WEATHERFORD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8174580862.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Kid Connection Preschool 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.
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We have ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 239 cities in Texas. Rankings are computed by Directory information score and updated regularly.