Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Star Montessori School Score: 13/100

    CEDAR PARK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Star Montessori School in CEDAR PARK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5126098844.

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  2. #2 — Sunshine Montessori Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunshine Montessori 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 8175763888.

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  3. #3 — Sprouts Preschool Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sprouts Preschool 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 9725292945.

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  4. #4 — SMU Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists SMU Child Care Center 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 2147685437.

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  5. #5 — New Star Academy Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New Star Academy 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 9728979217.

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  6. #6 — Angels Care and Learning Center Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Angels Care and Learning 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 5129168868.

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  7. #7 — Richardson ISD Merriman Park Elementary Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Richardson ISD Merriman Park Elementary 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 4695930918.

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  8. #8 — Sunshine Academy LCC Score: 13/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunshine Academy LCC 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 9564410298.

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  9. #9 — First Steps Score: 13/100

    DIMMITT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Steps in DIMMITT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8066474425.

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  10. #10 — The Preschool at Christ the King Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Preschool at Christ the King 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 7138925464.

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  11. #11 — Kipling School on Floyd Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kipling School on Floyd 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 8322037888.

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  12. #12 — Young Minds Montessori Preschool Score: 13/100

    LEANDER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Young Minds Montessori Preschool 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 5127381748.

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  13. #13 — Ace Kids Academy Score: 13/100

    GARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Ace Kids 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 9722787946.

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  14. #14 — Kiddie Academy of Allen Score: 13/100

    ALLEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kiddie Academy of Allen in ALLEN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9727787500.

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  15. #15 — Instituto Lumen, LLC Score: 13/100

    MCALLEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Instituto Lumen, LLC in MCALLEN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9566273353.

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  16. #16 — BellaVision Montessori School Score: 13/100

    RICHMOND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists BellaVision Montessori School in RICHMOND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2812123552.

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  17. #17 — Braswell Child Development Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Braswell Child Development 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 2145650300.

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  18. #18 — Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development Score: 13/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development 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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  19. #19 — Little Angels Child Care, LLC Score: 13/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Angels Child Care, LLC 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 2817461681.

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  20. #20 — Smart Center Score: 13/100

    ALVIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Smart Center in ALVIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2818244224.

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  21. #21 — A Mothers Love Childcare Score: 13/100

    ROANOKE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists A Mothers Love Childcare in ROANOKE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8175673550.

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  22. #22 — Children's Orchard Academy Score: 13/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Children's Orchard Academy 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 8067760888.

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  23. #23 — iKids University at Davis Elementary Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists iKids University at Davis Elementary 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 5122657733.

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  24. #24 — LSP Stone Oak Inc DBALittle Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists LSP Stone Oak Inc DBALittle Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool 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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  25. #25 — Bowie Head Start Score: 13/100

    HARLINGEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bowie Head Start in HARLINGEN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9563571526.

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  26. #26 — Sam Houston 2 Head Start Score: 13/100

    HARLINGEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sam Houston 2 Head Start in HARLINGEN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9563571423.

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  27. #27 — The Tree of Life Children's Academy LLC Score: 13/100

    HUMBLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Tree of Life Children's Academy LLC 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 2819739555.

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  28. #28 — Creative Action after School at Campbell Elementary Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Creative Action after School at Campbell Elementary 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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  29. #29 — Kidz Crusade Academy, LLC Score: 13/100

    MISSION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kidz Crusade 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 9565847474.

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  30. #30 — KCE Champions LLC @ ILTX-Orem Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists KCE Champions LLC @ ILTX-Orem 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 2106071113.

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  31. #31 — FUMC Boerne Preschool Score: 13/100

    BOERNE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists FUMC Boerne Preschool 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 8302492565.

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  32. #32 — Camp Fire Kids Care Cameron Score: 6/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Camp Fire Kids Care Cameron 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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  33. #33 — Camp Fire Kids Care Ross Score: 6/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Camp Fire Kids Care Ross 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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  34. #34 — Mama Roxy's Daycare & Learning Center Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mama Roxy's Daycare & Learning Center 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 9155905437.

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  35. #35 — Legacy Church Preschool Score: 6/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Legacy Church Preschool 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 9724912482.

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  36. #36 — Little Mav Academy Score: 6/100

    MARSHALL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Mav Academy in MARSHALL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9037027655.

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  37. #37 — ChildCareGroup at West Dallas Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists ChildCareGroup at West Dallas 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 2149424300.

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  38. #38 — Lufkin Tiny Treasures Preschool Score: 6/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lufkin Tiny Treasures Preschool 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 9368997227.

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  39. #39 — Lots of Luv Child Care Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lots of Luv Child Care 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 2144844200.

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  40. #40 — Childrens Learning Station Score: 6/100

    LAKE DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Childrens Learning Station in LAKE DALLAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9403215858.

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

    AMARILLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists SPROUTS Early Learning Center in AMARILLO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8062061051.

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  42. #42 — Galaxy Learning Center LLC Score: 6/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Galaxy Learning Center LLC 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 2817412787.

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  43. #43 — Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center Score: 6/100

    SOCORRO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center in SOCORRO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9152754700.

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  44. #44 — Wooded Acres Montessori School LLC Score: 6/100

    HEWITT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Wooded Acres Montessori School LLC in HEWITT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2544243059.

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  45. #45 — Lighthouse Daycare Score: 6/100

    HUGHES SPRINGS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lighthouse Daycare in HUGHES SPRINGS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9036391948.

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  46. #46 — Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center Score: 6/100

    DILLEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center in DILLEY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8309651912.

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  47. #47 — Betts Busy Bodies Score: 6/100

    KERENS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Betts Busy Bodies in KERENS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9033962655.

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  48. #48 — Bright Beginnings Score: 6/100

    PAMPA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bright Beginnings in PAMPA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8066694758.

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  49. #49 — The Rise School of Corpus Christi Score: 6/100

    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Rise School of Corpus Christi in CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 — YWCAre at Cooper East Elementary Score: 6/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YWCAre at Cooper East 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 8069939922.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Star Montessori School 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.