Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Early Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    Channelview, TX — Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Channelview, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: https://www.cvisd.org/o/ecc.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Early Learning Center of Lubbock Score: 27/100

    Lubbock, TX — Early Learning Center of Lubbock is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.elclubbock.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Early Learning Centers of Lubbock Score: 27/100

    Lubbock, TX — Early Learning Centers of Lubbock is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.elclubbock.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Elevate Life Preschool Score: 27/100

    Frisco, TX — Elevate Life Preschool is a childcare center in Frisco, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ELCInterns.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Esperanza School Score: 27/100

    Houston, TX — Esperanza School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.esperanzaschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Essentials Preschool Score: 27/100

    Frisco, TX — Essentials Preschool is a childcare center in Frisco, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.essentialspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Every Little Blessing Preschool Score: 27/100

    El Paso, TX — Every Little Blessing Preschool is a childcare center in El Paso, TX. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, elementary school. Website: https://everylittleblessing.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Excellent Covenant Christian Academy Score: 27/100

    Killeen, TX — Excellent Covenant Christian Academy is a childcare center in Killeen, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://eccaschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Enchanted Children's Academy Score: 26/100

    Corpus Christi, TX — Enchanted Children's Academy is a childcare center in Corpus Christi, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.enchantedchildrensacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Elements Preschool Score: 26/100

    Austin, TX — Elements Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ElementsPreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Excelencia Preschool - Denali Score: 26/100

    Cedar Park, TX — Excelencia Preschool - Denali is a childcare center in Cedar Park, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.excelenciapreschool.com/denali-home.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Edquisitive Montessori of NW Military Score: 25/100

    San Antonio, TX — Edquisitive Montessori of NW Military is a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: https://www.edquisitivemontessori.com/location/north-west-military-campus/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Early Childhood Center Score: 24/100

    Pasadena, TX — Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://ecc.dpisd.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — east tidwell head start center Score: 24/100

    Houston, TX — east tidwell head start center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://headstartprograms.org/center-190508.html.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Edward A. Vines EC/Pre-K Score: 24/100

    Houston, TX — Edward A. Vines EC/Pre-K is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://vinesec.aldineisd.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Elite Playcare - Childcare & Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Conroe, TX — Elite Playcare - Childcare & Learning Center is a childcare center in Conroe, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.eliteplaycare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Escuela Montessori Score: 23/100

    Austin, TX — Escuela Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.escuelamontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — E's Haven Academy Score: 22/100

    Dallas, TX — E's Haven Academy is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.eshavenacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Education Connection Preschool Score: 22/100

    Killeen, TX — Education Connection Preschool is a childcare center in Killeen, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://eckilleen.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Escuelita Art-Es Score: 22/100

    Austin, TX — Escuelita Art-Es is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, art school, education. Website: http://www.EscuelitaArtes.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Art school, Education. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Early Explorers Learning Academy #2 Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Early Explorers Learning Academy #2 is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://earlyexplorerslearning.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.erjcchouston.org/preschool/ellen-boniuk-early-childhood-center/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Dunkin Academy Crandall Score: 20/100

    Crandall, TX — Dunkin Academy Crandall is a childcare center in Crandall, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.dunkinacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Dunkin Academy Preschool Score: 20/100

    Forney, TX — Dunkin Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Forney, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.dunkinacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Early Learners Of Pearland Score: 20/100

    Pearland, TX — Early Learners Of Pearland is a childcare center in Pearland, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.instagram.com/earlylearnersofpearland?igsh=MWRxYW5pOWh6YnZvNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Early Learning Place Score: 20/100

    Fort Worth, TX — Early Learning Place is a childcare center in Fort Worth, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wpcfw.org/earlylearningplacepreschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Early Learning Program Score: 20/100

    The Woodlands, TX — Early Learning Program is a childcare center in The Woodlands, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wcpc-tx.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Edge Park United Methodist Preschool Score: 20/100

    Fort Worth, TX — Edge Park United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Fort Worth, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.edgeparkpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Edu-Care Center Score: 20/100

    Houston, TX — Edu-Care Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.educareprivateschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Einstein School of Learning Score: 20/100

    Houston, TX — Einstein School of Learning is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Einsteinschooloflearning.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  31. #31 — El Buen Pastor Early Childhood Development Center Score: 20/100

    Austin, TX — El Buen Pastor Early Childhood Development Center is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://elbuenpastorecdc.wixsite.com/elbuenpastorecdc.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  32. #32 — El Kinder Bilingual Academy Score: 20/100

    Dallas, TX — El Kinder Bilingual Academy is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://educationalfirststeps.org/center-locations/el-kinder-bilingual-academy-inc.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  33. #33 — El Nido Score: 20/100

    Missouri City, TX — El Nido is a childcare center in Missouri City, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.elnidofamily.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Eldorado Montessori Score: 20/100

    Frisco, TX — Eldorado Montessori is a childcare center in Frisco, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.eldoradomontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Elements Montessori Preschool Score: 20/100

    Spring, TX — Elements Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Spring, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://northstarpreschools.com/montessori/spring-cypress/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Embrace Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Plano, TX — Embrace Learning Academy is a childcare center in Plano, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.embrace-learningacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Engineers of Tomorrow STEM Preschool Score: 20/100

    Desoto, TX — Engineers of Tomorrow STEM Preschool is a childcare center in Desoto, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.engineersoftomorrow.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Arlington, TX — Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://www.evergreenblc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  39. #39 — Excelsior University for Children Score: 20/100

    Seabrook, TX — Excelsior University for Children is a childcare center in Seabrook, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.excelsioruniv.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Fair Haven Day School Score: 20/100

    Houston, TX — Fair Haven Day School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://Fairhavendayschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Emerald Wood KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Austin, TX — Emerald Wood KinderCare is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/austin/tx/300155/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300155.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Everhart KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Corpus Christi, TX — Everhart KinderCare is a childcare center in Corpus Christi, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Fairbanks KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Houston, TX — Fairbanks KinderCare is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/houston/tx/300859/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300859.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Early Learning Center Score: 18/100

    El Paso, TX — Early Learning Center is a childcare center in El Paso, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fatheryermoschools.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Exploration Station Score: 17/100

    San Antonio, TX — Exploration Station is a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.explorationstation.co/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  46. #46 — East End Head Start Score: 16/100

    Houston, TX — East End Head Start is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gccsa.org/head-start/head-start-locations/east-end.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Educational First Steps Score: 16/100

    Dallas, TX — Educational First Steps is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.educationalfirststeps.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Early Learning Academy of Texas Score: 9/100

    Corpus Christi, TX — Early Learning Academy of Texas is a childcare center in Corpus Christi, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Eddie Richardson Center Head Start Score: 9/100

    Lubbock, TX — Eddie Richardson Center Head Start is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Elite Learning Academy Score: 9/100

    Lubbock, TX — Elite Learning Academy is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

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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.