Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Academy Christian School Score: 13/100

    SPRINGTOWN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Academy Christian School in SPRINGTOWN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8174386324.

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  2. #2 — YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program 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 7137811061.

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  3. #3 — Fort Hood Head Start Score: 13/100

    FORT HOOD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fort Hood Head Start in FORT HOOD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2546281935.

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  4. #4 — Imagination Zone - Patterson Elementary Score: 13/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Imagination Zone - Patterson Elementary 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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  5. #5 — AlphaBEST @ Tadlock - Frisco Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Tadlock - Frisco in FRISCO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  6. #6 — Newton Head Start Score: 13/100

    NEWTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Newton Head Start in NEWTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9365986315.

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  7. #7 — Lake Pointe Elementary - Northwest YMCA Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lake Pointe Elementary - Northwest YMCA 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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  8. #8 — Northbrook Elementary - Northwest YMCA Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Northbrook Elementary - Northwest YMCA 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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  9. #9 — Parkview Elementary - Northwest YMCA Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Parkview Elementary - Northwest YMCA 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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  10. #10 — Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program Score: 13/100

    ABILENE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program in ABILENE, 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 — Alphabest @ Birmingham-Wylie Score: 13/100

    WYLIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alphabest @ Birmingham-Wylie in WYLIE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  12. #12 — Alphabest @ Groves- Wylie Score: 13/100

    WYLIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alphabest @ Groves- Wylie in WYLIE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  13. #13 — Alphabest @ Akin- Wylie Score: 13/100

    WYLIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alphabest @ Akin- Wylie in WYLIE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  14. #14 — Sonshine School Score: 13/100

    COLLEGE STATION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sonshine School in COLLEGE STATION, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9796938668.

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  15. #15 — YMCA @ Arthur Kramer Elementary Score: 13/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Arthur Kramer Elementary 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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  16. #16 — Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    SANGER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center in SANGER, 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 — AlphaBEST @ Monaco - Aubrey Score: 13/100

    AUBREY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Monaco - Aubrey in AUBREY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8663007750.

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  18. #18 — Grace Crossing Academy Score: 13/100

    CONROE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Grace Crossing Academy 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 9364425700.

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  19. #19 — Elliott Elementary Frisco YMCA Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Elliott Elementary Frisco YMCA 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 4699029076.

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  20. #20 — Rice Children's Campus Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rice Children's Campus 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 7133485437.

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  21. #21 — KBC Headstart Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists KBC Headstart 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 7134332956.

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  22. #22 — KLC-DBA-Champions @ North Pointe Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists KLC-DBA-Champions @ North Pointe Elementary 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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  23. #23 — Camp Fire USA First Texas Council at McCall Elementary Score: 13/100

    WILLOW PARK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Camp Fire USA First Texas Council at McCall Elementary in WILLOW PARK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

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  24. #24 — Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4 Score: 13/100

    Midland, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4 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 4326875683.

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  25. #25 — KCE Champions @ Moore Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists KCE Champions @ Moore 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 2815136786.

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  26. #26 — Rhonda G Durham Children's Enrichment Center-Trinity School Score: 13/100

    MIDLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rhonda G Durham Children's Enrichment Center-Trinity School in MIDLAND, 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 — Y School Age @ Wiederstein Elementary Score: 13/100

    CIBOLO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age @ Wiederstein 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 2106879187.

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  28. #28 — Shining Stars Daycare Center Score: 13/100

    JOURDANTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Shining Stars Daycare Center in JOURDANTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8307693763.

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  29. #29 — Alliance After School Care at Alcorta Score: 13/100

    ABILENE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alliance After School Care at Alcorta 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 3256775321.

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  30. #30 — Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary Score: 13/100

    WAXAHACHIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary 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 4699029076.

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  31. #31 — YMCA @ Miller Elementary Score: 13/100

    MIDLOTHIAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA @ Miller Elementary in MIDLOTHIAN, 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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  32. #32 — El Cenizo Head Start Center Score: 13/100

    HEBBRONVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists El Cenizo Head Start Center in HEBBRONVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 3617171562.

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  33. #33 — Krum ISD Child Care Services Score: 13/100

    KRUM, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Krum ISD Child Care Services in KRUM, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9404357736.

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  34. #34 — Pflugerville Community Church Preschool Score: 6/100

    PFLUGERVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pflugerville Community Church Preschool in PFLUGERVILLE, 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 — Stepping Stone Preschool Score: 6/100

    KILGORE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Stepping Stone Preschool in KILGORE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9039833126.

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  36. #36 — Kids Clubhouse Score: 6/100

    CYPRESS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kids Clubhouse in CYPRESS, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2812513733.

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  37. #37 — Campus Kids LLC @ Eiland Elementary School Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Campus Kids LLC @ Eiland Elementary School 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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  38. #38 — Early Bird Learning Center Score: 6/100

    AUBREY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Early Bird Learning Center in AUBREY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9406680066.

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  39. #39 — Bonnie Holland Elementary YMCA Score: 6/100

    KATY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bonnie Holland Elementary 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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  40. #40 — The Village Early Learning Center Score: 6/100

    ALVIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Village Early Learning Center in ALVIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813317227.

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  41. #41 — Early Learning Academy - Westfield Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Early Learning Academy - Westfield 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 2818917165.

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  42. #42 — Little Stars Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    MIDLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Little Stars Child Development 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 4329782704.

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  43. #43 — Y School Age Sippel Elementary Score: 6/100

    SCHERTZ, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Y School Age Sippel 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 2108313811.

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  44. #44 — Houston Kidz Academy Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Houston Kidz 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 2814059289.

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  45. #45 — First Methodist Church Preschool Score: 6/100

    PALESTINE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Methodist Church Preschool in PALESTINE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9037292710.

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  46. #46 — Once Upon a Child Learning Center Score: 6/100

    MISSION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Once Upon a Child Learning Center in MISSION, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9562401285.

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  47. #47 — EC Learning Academy, INC Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists EC Learning Academy, INC 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 2814409998.

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  48. #48 — Woodcrest Methodist Preschool & MDO Score: 6/100

    LUMBERTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Woodcrest Methodist Preschool & MDO in LUMBERTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4092278020.

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  49. #49 — New Generation Child Care Center Score: 6/100

    ALAMO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists New Generation Child Care Center in ALAMO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9567813745.

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  50. #50 — Cathy's Candy Land Day Care Center Score: 6/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Cathy's Candy Land Day Care Center in PEARLAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2814856555.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Academy Christian School 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.