Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Little Dude Ranch Score: 13/100

    BROWNWOOD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Dude Ranch in BROWNWOOD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256468877.

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  2. #2 — Remington Point Elementary - YMCA Score: 13/100

    SAGINAW, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Remington Point Elementary - YMCA in SAGINAW, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8174016165.

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  3. #3 — Shelby and Friends LLC Score: 13/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Shelby and Friends LLC in LUBBOCK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8067484000.

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  4. #4 — MISD Preschool at MNHS Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists MISD Preschool at MNHS 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 4693024523.

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  5. #5 — Imagination Zone Score: 13/100

    KENNEDALE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Imagination Zone in KENNEDALE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2149865360.

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  6. #6 — Play and Learn Day Care Center #2 Score: 13/100

    SAN BENITO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Play and Learn Day Care Center #2 in SAN BENITO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9563994488.

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  7. #7 — Stepping Stone School XIV Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Stepping Stone School XIV 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 5122334944.

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  8. #8 — Church Women United Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    BAYTOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Church Women United Child Care Center in BAYTOWN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814272507.

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  9. #9 — Good Shepherd Ep Church Parents Day Out Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Good Shepherd Ep Church Parents Day Out 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 2145500074.

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  10. #10 — Y School Age Paschal Elementary Score: 13/100

    SCHERTZ, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age Paschal Elementary in SCHERTZ, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2109742157.

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  11. #11 — Y School Age Green Valley Elementary Score: 13/100

    CIBOLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age Green Valley Elementary in CIBOLO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2104454752.

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  12. #12 — First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest Score: 13/100

    GROVES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Baptist Church Groves Eagles Nest 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 4099620061.

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  13. #13 — Belton Head Start Score: 13/100

    BELTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Belton Head Start in BELTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2549392510.

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  14. #14 — Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 13/100

    LUCAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten in LUCAS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9727270071.

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  15. #15 — Congregation Anshai Torah Preschool Score: 13/100

    PLANO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Congregation Anshai Torah Preschool 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 9724737718.

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  16. #16 — YMCA After School Program @ Silvercrest Elementary Score: 13/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA After School Program @ Silvercrest 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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  17. #17 — YMCA Irving @ Townsell Elementary Score: 13/100

    IRVING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Irving @ Townsell Elementary in IRVING, 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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  18. #18 — YMCA @ Townley Elementary Score: 13/100

    IRVING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Townley Elementary in IRVING, 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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  19. #19 — Edinburg North Head Start Center Score: 13/100

    BERTRAM, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Edinburg North Head Start Center in BERTRAM, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9563830665.

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  20. #20 — A Time & A Season Christian Dayschool Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists A Time & A Season Christian Dayschool 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 2149417770.

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  21. #21 — YWCA Paso Del Norte After School Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YWCA Paso Del Norte 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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  22. #22 — C FC Bilingual Academy Score: 13/100

    SUGAR LAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists C FC Bilingual Academy in SUGAR LAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813402400.

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  23. #23 — Reyesitos Day Care Center #2 Score: 13/100

    LAREDO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Reyesitos Day Care Center #2 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 9567290476.

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  24. #24 — Redbluff Kids Inc Score: 13/100

    PASADENA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Redbluff Kids Inc in PASADENA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2819910515.

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  25. #25 — Kids Konnection Learning Academy Score: 13/100

    CLUTE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Konnection Learning Academy in CLUTE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9792653590.

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  26. #26 — Rosedale V Head Start & Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rosedale V Head Start & 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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  27. #27 — Ark Preschool Score: 13/100

    ROCKWALL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Ark Preschool in ROCKWALL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9727715501.

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  28. #28 — Light of the World Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Light of the World 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 8177500442.

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  29. #29 — Just Kids! Christian Learning Center & Child Care Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Just Kids! Christian Learning Center & Child Care 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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  30. #30 — Mercy Culture Preschool Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mercy Culture Preschool 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 8173323351.

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  31. #31 — Trinity Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    TAYLOR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Trinity Child Development Center in TAYLOR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5123652381.

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  32. #32 — Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start 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 9722837700.

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  33. #33 — Primrose School of North Mason Creek Score: 13/100

    KATY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Primrose School of North Mason Creek in KATY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814927400.

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  34. #34 — Kids Under Construction Score: 6/100

    SNYDER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Under Construction in SNYDER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3255732097.

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  35. #35 — After The Rain Christian Day Care Score: 6/100

    BRYAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists After The Rain Christian Day Care 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 9798230921.

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  36. #36 — Robert M Beren Academy Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Robert M Beren 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 7137237170.

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  37. #37 — After Hour Kid Power at Barnes Score: 6/100

    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists After Hour Kid Power at Barnes in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3618263486.

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  38. #38 — Iduma Elementary School Armed Services YMCA Score: 6/100

    KILLEEN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Iduma Elementary School Armed Services YMCA in KILLEEN, 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 — Prosper United Methodist Preschool Score: 6/100

    PROSPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Prosper United Methodist Preschool in PROSPER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9728773369.

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  40. #40 — Little Rascals Score: 6/100

    PARIS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Rascals 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 9037843543.

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  41. #41 — Petty's Child Care Score: 6/100

    SAN JUAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Petty's Child Care 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 9567818782.

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  42. #42 — Allstars Learning Center Inc Score: 6/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Allstars Learning Center Inc in ARLINGTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8172612002.

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

    AMARILLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kimble Learning Center 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 8063451360.

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  44. #44 — Fulshear Early Learning Center Score: 6/100

    FULSHEAR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fulshear Early Learning Center 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 2815330100.

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  45. #45 — Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Happy Child Childcare & Learning 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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  46. #46 — Wesley Community Center Score: 6/100

    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Wesley Community Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3618808300.

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  47. #47 — Castle Hills Learning Center and Day Care #6 Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Castle Hills Learning Center and Day Care #6 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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  48. #48 — Little Mermaid III Day Care Center Score: 6/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Mermaid III Day Care Center 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 9565422331.

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  49. #49 — Redeemer Lutheran Children's Center Score: 6/100

    BAYTOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Redeemer Lutheran Children's Center in BAYTOWN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814222252.

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  50. #50 — Northwest Montessori House of Children LLC Score: 6/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Northwest Montessori House of Children LLC in AUSTIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Little Dude Ranch 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.