Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — YMCA After School Program @ Rustic Oak Elementary Score: 13/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA After School Program @ Rustic Oak Elementary in PEARLAND, 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 — Luv N Care Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Luv N Care 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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  3. #3 — La Casa dei Bambini Kyle Montessori Score: 13/100

    KYLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists La Casa dei Bambini Kyle Montessori in KYLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122622999.

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  4. #4 — St John Lutheran Early Childhood Center Score: 13/100

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

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  5. #5 — Holy Cross Lutheran Learning Center Score: 13/100

    COLLEGE STATION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Holy Cross Lutheran Learning Center in COLLEGE STATION, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  6. #6 — St. Paul Wee Care Academy Score: 13/100

    AMARILLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. Paul Wee Care Academy 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 8063503318.

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  7. #7 — Cypress Ridge High School Infant Toddler Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Cypress Ridge High School Infant Toddler 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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  8. #8 — Rancho del Cielo Head Start Score: 13/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rancho del Cielo 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 9563508889.

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  9. #9 — Headwaters School Score: 13/100

    Austin, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Headwaters School 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 5124438843.

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  10. #10 — Trinity Episcopal Day School Score: 13/100

    THE WOODLANDS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Trinity Episcopal Day School 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 2813675148.

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  11. #11 — St Peters Lutheran School Score: 13/100

    MARBLE FALLS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St Peters Lutheran School in MARBLE FALLS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8306932253.

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  12. #12 — Beginnings & Beyond Klein Score: 13/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Beginnings & Beyond Klein 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 2813794014.

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  13. #13 — Kids Harbor Learning Center, LP Score: 13/100

    GROVES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Harbor Learning Center, LP in GROVES, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4099621000.

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  14. #14 — Crosby United Methodist Weekday School Score: 13/100

    Crosby, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Crosby United Methodist Weekday School 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 2813285460.

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  15. #15 — Brazoria County Head Start-Lake Jackson Campus Score: 13/100

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

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  16. #16 — St. Marks Episcopal School Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. Marks Episcopal 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 7136677030.

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  17. #17 — American Care Academy Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists American Care Academy 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 2149437300.

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  18. #18 — KinderFrogs Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists KinderFrogs 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 8172576828.

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  19. #19 — Friendswood Christian School Score: 13/100

    FRIENDSWOOD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Friendswood Christian School in FRIENDSWOOD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814824087.

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  20. #20 — Canyon Creek Day School Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Canyon Creek Day School 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 9729648798.

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  21. #21 — Diamond Road Head Start and Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Diamond Road Head Start and Child Development Center in FORT WORTH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  22. #22 — Pete Duarte Head Start Score: 13/100

    HORIZON CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pete Duarte Head Start in HORIZON CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9157914852.

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  23. #23 — First United Methodist Weekday Program Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First United Methodist Weekday Program 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 9724234910.

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  24. #24 — Coulson Tough Elementary YMCA Score: 13/100

    THE WOODLANDS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Coulson Tough Elementary YMCA 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 2816816707.

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  25. #25 — Spring Branch Head Start Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Spring Branch 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 7134648401.

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  26. #26 — Dripping Springs Educators Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Dripping Springs Educators Child Development Center in DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  27. #27 — Center Of Hope Crystal CDC Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Center Of Hope Crystal CDC 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 2143899064.

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  28. #28 — Crosspoint Clubhouse Score: 6/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Crosspoint Clubhouse 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 9725622210.

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  29. #29 — Holy Cross Lutheran ECE Score: 6/100

    NEDERLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Holy Cross Lutheran ECE 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 4097222177.

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  30. #30 — Burning Bush Academy Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Burning Bush Academy 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 2143755056.

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  31. #31 — Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy Score: 6/100

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

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  32. #32 — Kid Kountry Too Score: 6/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kid Kountry Too 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 9368752211.

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  33. #33 — Del Mar College-Morris L Lichtenstein Jr Score: 6/100

    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Del Mar College-Morris L Lichtenstein Jr 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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  34. #34 — Genesis Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    ROWLETT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Genesis Child Development Center in ROWLETT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9724752956.

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  35. #35 — Little One's Discovery Center II Inc. Score: 6/100

    PHARR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little One's Discovery Center II Inc. in PHARR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9566869040.

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  36. #36 — Great Beginnings Pre-School & Childcare Score: 6/100

    LIVINGSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Great Beginnings Pre-School & Childcare in LIVINGSTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  37. #37 — Lighthouse Rescue Mission Church Score: 6/100

    GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lighthouse Rescue Mission Church in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9722621381.

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  38. #38 — Creative Kidz Day Care Center II Score: 6/100

    MERCEDES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Creative Kidz Day Care Center II in MERCEDES, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9565142555.

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  39. #39 — Happy Faces Bilingual Child Care Center Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Happy Faces Bilingual Child Care 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 5129030826.

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  40. #40 — Rosies Day Care Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rosies Day Care 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 5124525419.

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  41. #41 — Bill Sybert After School Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bill Sybert After School 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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  42. #42 — New Hope Christian School Score: 6/100

    BIG SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New Hope Christian School in BIG SPRING, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4322630203.

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  43. #43 — Kidz Depot Learning Academy Score: 6/100

    TYLER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kidz Depot Learning Academy 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 9035935437.

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  44. #44 — Unity Child Care Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Unity Child Care 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 2819993271.

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  45. #45 — Little Palominos Head Start Center Score: 6/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Palominos Head Start Center 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 9567229946.

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  46. #46 — Talitha Koum Nurture Center Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Talitha Koum Nurture Center 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 2547531144.

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  47. #47 — All About Kids Score: 6/100

    WEATHERFORD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists All About Kids in WEATHERFORD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8175941330.

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  48. #48 — Connect: KIDS Childcare Center Score: 6/100

    WAXAHACHIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Connect: KIDS Childcare Center in WAXAHACHIE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9729373484.

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  49. #49 — Wee Care Child Day Care Score: 6/100

    PHARR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Wee Care Child Day Care in PHARR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567815018.

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  50. #50 — The Karate School Score: 6/100

    HUMBLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Karate School 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 2818122811.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
YMCA After School Program @ Rustic Oak Elementary 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.