Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Palmview Head Start Academy Score: 13/100

    PALMVIEW, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Palmview Head Start Academy in PALMVIEW, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9565834435.

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  2. #2 — Kovenant Kidz Preschool Score: 13/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kovenant Kidz 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 9366322695.

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  3. #3 — Schmalz Elementary YMCA Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Schmalz Elementary YMCA 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 3467760193.

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  4. #4 — First Baptist Learning Center Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Baptist Learning Center 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 4694526927.

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  5. #5 — Kids Academy Score: 13/100

    BUDA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Academy in BUDA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5123121644.

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  6. #6 — FC Whitiker Head Start Center Score: 13/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists FC Whitiker Head Start Center 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 4323359335.

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  7. #7 — R E L Washington Elementary Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists R E L Washington Elementary 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 9155190000.

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  8. #8 — Big Dreams & Lil' Wonders Academy Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Big Dreams & Lil' Wonders 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 2818946366.

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  9. #9 — Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School in DALLAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  10. #10 — 803 Old McDonald Day Care Learning Center Score: 13/100

    LOS FRESNOS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists 803 Old McDonald Day Care Learning Center in LOS FRESNOS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  11. #11 — Beckham Elementary - YMCA of Arlington Score: 13/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Beckham Elementary - YMCA of Arlington 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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  12. #12 — Gatesville Headstart Center Score: 13/100

    GATESVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gatesville Headstart Center in GATESVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2548655423.

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  13. #13 — Bear BLVD Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bear BLVD Child 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 7132517953.

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  14. #14 — Lion Lane Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lion Lane Child 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 7132516136.

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  15. #15 — Montessori Villa Score: 13/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Montessori Villa 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 8328770071.

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  16. #16 — Brookhollow Christian Academy Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Brookhollow Christian 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 2816496813.

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  17. #17 — Nicky & Claires Day Care Center Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Nicky & Claires Day Care 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 9155338860.

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  18. #18 — Seton Home Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Seton Home Child Development 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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  19. #19 — Cook Head Start Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Cook 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 8323512794.

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  20. #20 — La Vernia United Methodist Church Child Care Score: 13/100

    LA VERNIA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists La Vernia United Methodist Church Child Care in LA VERNIA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  21. #21 — Twin Oaks Montessori Casa Dei Bambini Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Twin Oaks Montessori Casa Dei Bambini 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 5124678885.

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  22. #22 — Good Shepherd Learning Center Score: 13/100

    THE WOODLANDS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Good Shepherd Learning Center in THE WOODLANDS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9362732080.

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  23. #23 — Smart Kids Educational Day Care Score: 13/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Smart Kids Educational Day Care 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 9565479300.

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  24. #24 — Peggys Child Care Inc. Score: 13/100

    DEER PARK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Peggys Child Care Inc. in DEER PARK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814797948.

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  25. #25 — Wesley Methodist Church MDO Score: 6/100

    NEDERLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Wesley Methodist Church MDO in NEDERLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4097293651.

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  26. #26 — Humble Beginners Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Humble Beginners 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 7136732229.

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  27. #27 — Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy Score: 6/100

    SEGUIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy in SEGUIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8303795437.

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  28. #28 — Arbor Terrace Head Start Center Score: 6/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Arbor Terrace Head Start Center 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 4323350539.

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  29. #29 — Lil Rascals Learning Center Inc Score: 6/100

    MESQUITE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lil Rascals Learning Center Inc in MESQUITE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9726812177.

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  30. #30 — Barrett Station Head Start Score: 6/100

    CROSBY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Barrett Station Head Start in CROSBY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 7136963119.

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  31. #31 — Mi Casita Child Care, Inc. Score: 6/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mi Casita Child Care, Inc. 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 9567121092.

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  32. #32 — Crystal Challenges Score: 6/100

    CEDAR PARK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Crystal Challenges 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 5122490002.

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  33. #33 — Sugar N Spice II Score: 6/100

    FREEPORT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sugar N Spice II in FREEPORT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9792335799.

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  34. #34 — Nash Tiger Learning Center Score: 6/100

    NASH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Nash Tiger Learning Center in NASH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9037927991.

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  35. #35 — Childrens Courtyard Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Childrens Courtyard 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 5128354969.

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  36. #36 — BVCAA Early Head Start Center Score: 6/100

    BRYAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists BVCAA Early Head Start Center in BRYAN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9798465782.

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  37. #37 — L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center Score: 6/100

    MARSHALL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center in MARSHALL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  38. #38 — JPMorgan Chase Back-Up Child Care Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists JPMorgan Chase Back-Up Child Care 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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  39. #39 — Kiddie Korral Learning Center Score: 6/100

    BEAUMONT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kiddie Korral Learning Center in BEAUMONT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4098993827.

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  40. #40 — First Step Learning Center Score: 6/100

    DESOTO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Step Learning Center in DESOTO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9722308100.

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  41. #41 — Brazoria County Head Start-Angleton Campus Score: 6/100

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

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  42. #42 — Zachs Discovery Academy Score: 6/100

    WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Zachs Discovery Academy in WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8172462296.

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  43. #43 — Beanie Learning Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Beanie 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 2104321514.

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  44. #44 — My Little School of Minds Score: 6/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists My Little School of Minds 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 9567919697.

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  45. #45 — Hughes Springs Head Start Center Score: 6/100

    HUGHES SPRINGS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Hughes Springs Head Start Center in HUGHES SPRINGS, 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 — San Juan Early Head Start Academy Score: 6/100

    SAN JUAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Juan Early Head Start Academy in SAN JUAN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567821056.

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  47. #47 — Looney Tunes Day Care Incorp. II Score: 6/100

    SAN JUAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Looney Tunes Day Care Incorp. II in SAN JUAN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562838344.

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  48. #48 — Kings Kids Christian Day Care Score: 6/100

    BEAUMONT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kings Kids Christian Day Care in BEAUMONT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4098352556.

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  49. #49 — The Crayon Academy Score: 6/100

    MISSOURI CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Crayon 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 2812614000.

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  50. #50 — First Baptist Christian School Score: 6/100

    JASPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Baptist Christian School in JASPER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4093847033.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Palmview Head Start Academy 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.