Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — MBC Explorers Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    BAYTOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists MBC Explorers Child Development 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 2814271725.

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  2. #2 — Crosby Christian Academy Score: 13/100

    CROSBY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Crosby Christian Academy 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 2813287113.

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  3. #3 — Brock Country Day Early Education Center Score: 13/100

    WEATHERFORD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Brock Country Day Early Education Center in WEATHERFORD, 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 — Montessori Childrens House Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Montessori Childrens House 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 8177320252.

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  5. #5 — San Angelo YMCA Lamar Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA Lamar in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  6. #6 — Sunset Canyon Baptist Church Preschool Score: 13/100

    DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunset Canyon Baptist Church Preschool 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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  7. #7 — Sunshine Kids Preschool Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sunshine Kids Preschool 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 2147260578.

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  8. #8 — James R Vasquez Head Start Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists James R Vasquez Head Start 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 9157904789.

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  9. #9 — Elgin ISD Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    ELGIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Elgin ISD Child Development Center in ELGIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122819797.

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  10. #10 — Oak Ridge Elementary After School/ YMCA Score: 13/100

    CONROE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Oak Ridge Elementary After School/ YMCA in CONROE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813679622.

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  11. #11 — YMCA @ Summerwood Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Summerwood 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 3465374179.

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  12. #12 — Bluebonnet Methodist Preschool Score: 13/100

    MARBLE FALLS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bluebonnet Methodist Preschool 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 8306934925.

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

    MANOR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Manor ISD Child Development Center in MANOR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122784186.

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  14. #14 — San Angelo YMCA Fort Concho Score: 13/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists San Angelo YMCA Fort Concho in SAN ANGELO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3256559106.

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  15. #15 — Discovery World Learning Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Discovery World 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 2106556941.

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  16. #16 — YMCA @ The Lamplighter School Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ The Lamplighter School 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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  17. #17 — New Life Community Christian School Score: 13/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New Life Community Christian School 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 2812887744.

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  18. #18 — North Elementary - YMCA Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists North Elementary - YMCA 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 8172444544.

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  19. #19 — Tanglewood Academy Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tanglewood 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 7139774007.

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  20. #20 — A Special Place Score: 13/100

    NEEDVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists A Special Place in NEEDVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9797933030.

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  21. #21 — GETGAP Head Start and Early Head Start at Coldspring Score: 13/100

    COLDSPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists GETGAP Head Start and Early Head Start at Coldspring in COLDSPRING, 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 — Lifetime Learning Center Score: 13/100

    HUFFMAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lifetime Learning Center in HUFFMAN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813246840.

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  23. #23 — Canyon Creek Preschool Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Canyon Creek Preschool 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 5122584495.

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  24. #24 — Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    LYFORD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center in LYFORD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  25. #25 — Tahoka ISD Child Care Score: 6/100

    TAHOKA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tahoka ISD Child Care in TAHOKA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8065614105.

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  26. #26 — Imagination Station Score: 6/100

    AMARILLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Imagination Station 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 8063225437.

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  27. #27 — Lago Vista ISD Little Vikings Score: 6/100

    LAGO VISTA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lago Vista ISD Little Vikings in LAGO VISTA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5122671572.

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  28. #28 — Happy Days Child Learning Center Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Happy Days Child Learning 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 7134664722.

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  29. #29 — Groves Red Apple Learning Express Score: 6/100

    GROVES, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Groves Red Apple Learning Express 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 4099627636.

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  30. #30 — First Methodist Preschool Score: 6/100

    CARROLLTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Methodist Preschool in CARROLLTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4695681250.

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  31. #31 — Kandyland Kampus Preschool Score: 6/100

    LONGVIEW, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kandyland Kampus Preschool in LONGVIEW, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9037588247.

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  32. #32 — Schoolhouse Extended Care Score: 6/100

    AZLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Schoolhouse Extended Care in AZLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8179259502.

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  33. #33 — Exley Elementary ASP YMCA Score: 6/100

    KATY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Exley Elementary ASP YMCA 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 8324333344.

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  34. #34 — Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and 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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  35. #35 — Building Blocks Academy Score: 6/100

    VIDOR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Building Blocks Academy in VIDOR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4097691622.

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  36. #36 — Friendship Ranch Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    CANYON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Friendship Ranch Child Development Center in CANYON, 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 — Holland ISD Employee Daycare Score: 6/100

    HOLLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Holland ISD Employee Daycare in HOLLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2546570113.

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  38. #38 — Fantasy Daycare Inc Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fantasy Daycare Inc 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 9157718323.

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  39. #39 — Islamic School of Irving Score: 6/100

    IRVING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Islamic School of Irving 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 8172982609.

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  40. #40 — Oak Hills Church Preschool Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Oak Hills Church Preschool 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 2106984685.

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  41. #41 — Harper Community Preschool Score: 6/100

    HARPER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Harper Community Preschool in HARPER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8308644848.

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  42. #42 — Concho Valley Council of Governments Eldorado Head Start Score: 6/100

    ELDORADO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Concho Valley Council of Governments Eldorado Head Start in ELDORADO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  43. #43 — Concho Valley Council of Governments Menard Head Start Score: 6/100

    MENARD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Concho Valley Council of Governments Menard Head Start in MENARD, 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 — Concho Valley Council of Governments Ozona Head Start Score: 6/100

    OZONA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Concho Valley Council of Governments Ozona Head Start in OZONA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  45. #45 — Latchkey at TM Clark Score: 6/100

    PORTLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Latchkey at TM Clark in PORTLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3617774670.

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  46. #46 — Second Baptist School Early Childhood Program Score: 6/100

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

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  47. #47 — Corner Nursery Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Corner Nursery 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 9157740851.

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  48. #48 — Little Christian Academy III Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Christian Academy III 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 2547416980.

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  49. #49 — Lil' Dragon Den Day Care Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lil' Dragon Den Day Care 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 2106454130.

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  50. #50 — Gran's Lil' Angels Achievement Academy Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Gran's Lil' Angels Achievement 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 2143718991.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
MBC Explorers Child Development Center 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.