Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson Score: 27/100

    Katy, TX — Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/elyson/.

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

  2. #2 — Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch Score: 27/100

    Austin, TX — Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/goodnight-ranch/.

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

  3. #3 — Amazing Explorers Academy Score: 27/100

    Pflugerville, TX — Amazing Explorers Academy is a childcare center in Pflugerville, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/pflugerville/.

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

  4. #4 — Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge Score: 27/100

    McKinney, TX — Amazing Explorers Academy Stonebridge is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/Stonebridge.

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

  5. #5 — Angel's On Earth Learning & Adventure Center Score: 27/100

    Dallas, TX — Angel's On Earth Learning & Adventure Center is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/angels_on_earth_learning_and_adventure_center_childcare_dallas_tx.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Ashford Montessori Score: 27/100

    Austin, TX — Ashford Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ashfordmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Austin Thrive Preschool Score: 27/100

    Austin, TX — Austin Thrive Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://thrivepreschool.strikingly.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Bannockburn Kids Weekday Score: 27/100

    Austin, TX — Bannockburn Kids Weekday is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bannockburnchurch.com/bkw.

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

  9. #9 — Ashford Child Enrichment Center Score: 26/100

    Houston, TX — Ashford Child Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.acecpreschool.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Aspire ECDC Score: 26/100

    Corpus Christi, TX — Aspire ECDC is a childcare center in Corpus Christi, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://aspireecdc.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Austin Children's Montessori Score: 26/100

    Austin, TX — Austin Children's Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.montessoriaustin.com.

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

  12. #12 — Amazing Explorers Academy The Woodlands Score: 25/100

    Spring, TX — Amazing Explorers Academy The Woodlands is a childcare center in Spring, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.aexplorers.com/the-woodlands/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — As We Grow Learning Center #4 Score: 25/100

    Houston, TX — As We Grow Learning Center #4 is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.awglearning.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Austin Forest School Score: 25/100

    Austin, TX — Austin Forest School is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.austinforestschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Avance Early Head Start Score: 25/100

    San Antonio, TX — Avance Early Head Start is a childcare center in San Antonio, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, social service organizations. Website: http://www.avancesa.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Social service organizations. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Avance Houston Kruse Score: 25/100

    Pasadena, TX — Avance Houston Kruse is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.avancehouston.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Avance Mangum Education Center Score: 25/100

    Houston, TX — Avance Mangum Education Center is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.avancehouston.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Austin Play Garden Score: 24/100

    Austin, TX — Austin Play Garden is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, playground. Website: http://www.austinplaygarden.com.

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

  19. #19 — Baer Essentials & Beyond Christian Academy Score: 24/100

    Houston, TX — Baer Essentials & Beyond Christian Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.bebchristianacademy.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Ballenger Head Start Score: 23/100

    Lubbock, TX — Ballenger Head Start is a childcare center in Lubbock, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.lubbockisd.org/pages/Lubbock_ISD__TX.

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

  21. #21 — Asbury Christian Preschool Score: 22/100

    Pasadena, TX — Asbury Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://asbury.cc/asbury-day-school/.

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

  22. #22 — Amazing ME Academy Score: 21/100

    Stafford, TX — Amazing ME Academy is a childcare center in Stafford, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.amazingmeacademy.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Apple of My Eye Academy Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Apple of My Eye Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.appleofmyeyeacademy.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Apple Tree School Score: 21/100

    Sugar Land, TX — Apple Tree School is a childcare center in Sugar Land, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://appletreeschoolonline.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Avalon Academy Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Avalon Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.avalonacademy.org/.

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

  26. #26 — Awesome Kids Academy Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Awesome Kids Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://theawesomekidsacademy.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Barbara Jordan International Preschool Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — Barbara Jordan International Preschool is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://bjipreschool.org/.

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

  28. #28 — Alphabet Academy of Denton TX Score: 20/100

    Denton, TX — Alphabet Academy of Denton TX is a childcare center in Denton, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.myalphabetacademy.com/child-care-in-denton-texas.

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

  29. #29 — Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center Score: 20/100

    Kingwood, TX — Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center is a childcare center in Kingwood, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://alphazonenc.com/.

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

  30. #30 — AlphaOmega Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    La Porte, TX — AlphaOmega Learning Academy is a childcare center in La Porte, TX. Programs include Preschool, religious school, day care preschool. Website: http://alphaomegalearningacademy.org/.

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

  31. #31 — Amazing Prep Academy Score: 20/100

    McKinney, TX — Amazing Prep Academy is a childcare center in McKinney, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: https://www.amazingprepacademy.org/.

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

  32. #32 — Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy Score: 20/100

    Austin, TX — Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.amiguitosspanishimmersion.com/.

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

  33. #33 — Angel Watch Academy Score: 20/100

    Houston, TX — Angel Watch Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.angelwatchacademy.com/.

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

  34. #34 — Ann Windle School for Young Children Score: 20/100

    Denton, TX — Ann Windle School for Young Children is a childcare center in Denton, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, elementary school. Website: http://www.dentonisd.org/annwindles4yc.

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

  35. #35 — Apple Creek Private Preschool Score: 20/100

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

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

  36. #36 — Arms of Love Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Missouri City, TX — Arms of Love Learning Academy is a childcare center in Missouri City, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://armsoflove.org.

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

  37. #37 — Ascension Day School Score: 20/100

    Dallas, TX — Ascension Day School is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.ascensiondallas.org/day-school.

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

  38. #38 — Asia's Home Preschool Score: 20/100

    Dallas, TX — Asia's Home Preschool is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/asias-home-preschool-dallas.

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

  39. #39 — Atelier Preescolar Score: 20/100

    Austin, TX — Atelier Preescolar is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: http://www.atelierpreescolar.com/.

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

  40. #40 — Austin County Head Start Center Score: 20/100

    Corpus Christi, TX — Austin County Head Start Center is a childcare center in Corpus Christi, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc.

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

  41. #41 — All Star Kids Academy Score: 19/100

    Houston, TX — All Star Kids Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://allstarav.com.

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

  42. #42 — Allen Knowledge Beginnings Score: 19/100

    Allen, TX — Allen Knowledge Beginnings is a childcare center in Allen, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/Allen/TX/072701/.

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

  43. #43 — Anderson Mill KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Austin, TX — Anderson Mill KinderCare is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/austin/tx/302045?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matchtype=&utm_adgroupid=…

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

  44. #44 — Balcones KinderCare Score: 19/100

    College Station, TX — Balcones KinderCare is a childcare center in College Station, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  45. #45 — Allbright Academy Score: 16/100

    Houston, TX — Allbright Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://allbrightacademy.com/.

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

  46. #46 — Angel Land Preschool Score: 16/100

    North Richland Hills, TX — Angel Land Preschool is a childcare center in North Richland Hills, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://nrhbc.org.

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

  47. #47 — Angel's On Earth Learning and Adventure Center Score: 13/100

    Dallas, TX — Angel's On Earth Learning and Adventure Center is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  48. #48 — Atomic Kids Learning Center - Harlingen Score: 10/100

    Harlingen, TX — Atomic Kids Learning Center - Harlingen is a childcare center in Harlingen, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  49. #49 — Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy Score: 9/100

    Dallas, TX — Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  50. #50 — Awaken Church Score: 9/100

    McAllen, TX — Awaken Church is listed as a childcare center in McAllen, TX. Listed focus areas include Preschool. Address on file: 2700 N 10th St. A phone number is listed so you can confirm availability directly.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

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What is the best daycare in Texas?
Amazing Explorers Academy Elyson 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.