Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Gingerbread Kids Academy/Hutchison ASP Score: 13/100

    RICHMOND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gingerbread Kids Academy/Hutchison ASP 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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  2. #2 — YMCA Afterschool at IDEA Mesa Hills Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool at IDEA Mesa Hills 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 9155909622.

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  3. #3 — After 3 After School Program at Rummel Creek Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists After 3 After School Program at Rummel Creek 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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  4. #4 — BGC Brazoria County at Central Score: 13/100

    ANGLETON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists BGC Brazoria County at Central in ANGLETON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9796351601.

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  5. #5 — Jubilee Head Start Score: 13/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Jubilee Head Start in BROWNSVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9566741062.

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  6. #6 — Brenham ISD Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    BRENHAM, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Brenham ISD Child Development Center in BRENHAM, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9792773735.

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  7. #7 — Mama Bear Learning Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mama Bear 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 2102489018.

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  8. #8 — Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center Score: 13/100

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

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  9. #9 — YMCA @ Gooch Score: 13/100

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

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  10. #10 — YMCA Afterschool @ Carillo Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool @ Carillo Elementary 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 7137485405.

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  11. #11 — Jumping Kangaroos Daycare LLC Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Jumping Kangaroos Daycare LLC 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 2108680580.

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  12. #12 — Stacy Montessori Academy Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Stacy Montessori 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 4699190006.

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  13. #13 — Kid's Resort - Phelan Score: 13/100

    RICHMOND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kid's Resort - Phelan 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 2817628469.

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  14. #14 — New World Academy Score: 13/100

    ALLEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New World Academy 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 2145176717.

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  15. #15 — Cub Care Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    VICTORIA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Cub Care Early Learning Center 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 3615732484.

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  16. #16 — Rising Cubs Learning Center Score: 13/100

    BROWNFIELD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rising Cubs Learning Center in BROWNFIELD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8066374282.

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  17. #17 — Alliance at Merkel Score: 13/100

    MERKEL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alliance at Merkel in MERKEL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256775321.

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  18. #18 — Sweet Magnolia Learning Center LLC Score: 13/100

    MADISONVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sweet Magnolia Learning Center LLC in MADISONVILLE, 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 — Avance- Janowski Head Start Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Avance- Janowski Head Start 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 8323018060.

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  20. #20 — Sonshine Kids Score: 13/100

    ABILENE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sonshine Kids in ABILENE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3255135032.

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  21. #21 — Generation One Academy Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Generation One Academy 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 8327891411.

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  22. #22 — Raising Stars STEM Center Score: 13/100

    TEXAS CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Raising Stars STEM Center in TEXAS CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4094408528.

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  23. #23 — Montessori Country Day School #3 Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Montessori Country Day School #3 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 7135210979.

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  24. #24 — Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris Score: 13/100

    FERRIS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris in FERRIS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9728427084.

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  25. #25 — Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare Score: 6/100

    CHINA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare in CHINA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4092255080.

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  26. #26 — Better Beginnings Academy LLC Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Better Beginnings Academy LLC 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 2818155097.

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  27. #27 — After 3 After School Program at Sinclair E.S Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists After 3 After School Program at Sinclair E.S 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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  28. #28 — Childtime Learning Centers Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Childtime Learning Centers 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 2818979010.

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  29. #29 — Magnolia Learning Academy Score: 6/100

    ALEDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Magnolia Learning Academy in ALEDO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 6822992535.

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  30. #30 — First Steps Daycare Score: 6/100

    TYLER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Steps Daycare in TYLER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9036302248.

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  31. #31 — Sprouts Energy Learning Center Score: 6/100

    MIDLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sprouts Energy Learning Center in MIDLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4329679706.

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  32. #32 — Color My World Kidz Academy Score: 6/100

    KINGSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Color My World Kidz Academy in KINGSVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3612218177.

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  33. #33 — YMCA Afterschool @Morgan Elementary Score: 6/100

    FULSHEAR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool @Morgan Elementary in FULSHEAR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8329980650.

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  34. #34 — Codwell Elementary School Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Codwell Elementary School 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 7137323580.

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  35. #35 — Everbrook Academy Score: 6/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Everbrook 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 4699053880.

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  36. #36 — Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas in WACO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2547766612.

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  37. #37 — Sunshine And Rainbows Score: 6/100

    BAY CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunshine And Rainbows in BAY CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9792452801.

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  38. #38 — Montessori Internacional Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Montessori Internacional 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 5125470831.

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  39. #39 — Crystal Montessori Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Crystal Montessori 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 9152608727.

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  40. #40 — Taft Learning Center Score: 6/100

    TAFT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Taft Learning Center in TAFT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3617560249.

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  41. #41 — Parkside YMCA of Central Texas Score: 6/100

    GEORGETOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Parkside YMCA of Central Texas in GEORGETOWN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122469622.

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  42. #42 — Seymour Hospital dba Kidz Korner Score: 6/100

    SEYMOUR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Seymour Hospital dba Kidz Korner in SEYMOUR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9408894387.

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  43. #43 — William Crook Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    SAN MARCOS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists William Crook Child Development Center in SAN MARCOS, 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 — Bluebonnet Montessori of Paris Score: 6/100

    PARIS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bluebonnet Montessori of Paris in PARIS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9035052071.

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  45. #45 — YMCA After school program at City View Elementary School Score: 6/100

    WICHITA FALLS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA After school program at City View Elementary School in WICHITA FALLS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  46. #46 — YMCA Gililland Elementary Score: 6/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Gililland Elementary 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 8175661035.

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  47. #47 — Mi Casa Child Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mi Casa Child 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 2108744337.

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  48. #48 — Urban Strategies EHS Houston Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Urban Strategies EHS Houston 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 8324131494.

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  49. #49 — Angel Montessori Score: 6/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Angel 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 8176780008.

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  50. #50 — Everbrook Academy Score: 6/100

    MISSOURI CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Everbrook Academy in MISSOURI CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3469008638.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Gingerbread Kids Academy/Hutchison ASP 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.