Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Paradise Panther Cub Care Score: 13/100

    PARADISE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Paradise Panther Cub Care in PARADISE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9409693070.

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  2. #2 — Powerhouse Center Score: 13/100

    CEDAR HILL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Powerhouse Center in CEDAR HILL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4692251771.

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  3. #3 — Bastrop Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    BASTROP, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bastrop Child Development Center in BASTROP, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5123217774.

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  4. #4 — Grand Prairie ISD Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Grand Prairie ISD Early Learning Center in GRAND PRAIRIE, 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 — Hutto Head Start Score: 13/100

    HUTTO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Hutto Head Start in HUTTO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5126423144.

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  6. #6 — Magic Kingdom Learning Center 2, LLC Score: 13/100

    Harlingen, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Magic Kingdom Learning Center 2, LLC in Harlingen, 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 — The Learning Tree Academy Score: 13/100

    IRVING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Learning Tree Academy 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 9722534810.

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  8. #8 — St. Barnabas United Methodist Church Early Education Center Score: 13/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists St. Barnabas United Methodist Church Early Education Center 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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  9. #9 — Powerhouse Score: 13/100

    WAXAHACHIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Powerhouse 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 4697199601.

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  10. #10 — First UMC Early Childhood Academy Score: 13/100

    BEDFORD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First UMC Early Childhood Academy in BEDFORD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8172835780.

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  11. #11 — German International School of Dallas Score: 13/100

    FARMERS BRANCH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists German International School of Dallas in FARMERS BRANCH, 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 — Ft Hancock Head Start Score: 13/100

    FT HANCOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Ft Hancock Head Start in FT HANCOCK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9157914832.

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  13. #13 — MET Early Head Start Score: 13/100

    CLEVELAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists MET Early Head Start in CLEVELAND, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2816591300.

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  14. #14 — Bethel's Family Christian Academy Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bethel's Family 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 7137295672.

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  15. #15 — Small Steps Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Small Steps 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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  16. #16 — First Methodist Church Children's Center Score: 13/100

    ODESSA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Methodist Church Children's Center in ODESSA, 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 — Storybooks School Inc Score: 13/100

    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Storybooks School Inc 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 3614521021.

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  18. #18 — Willow Creek Elementary Northwest YMCA Score: 13/100

    SAGINAW, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Willow Creek Elementary Northwest 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 8174011636.

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  19. #19 — EA Smith YMCA- Brookwood Elementary Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists EA Smith YMCA- Brookwood 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 2813389622.

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  20. #20 — The Forge For Families-Safezone Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Forge For Families-Safezone 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 7136601860.

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  21. #21 — Parmer Children's Montessori Academy Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Parmer Children's Montessori Academy 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 5128367262.

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  22. #22 — AlphaBEST @ Sonntag ? Frisco Score: 13/100

    MCKINNEY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Sonntag ? Frisco 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 8663007750.

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  23. #23 — AlphaBEST @ Purefoy - Frisco Score: 13/100

    FRISCO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists AlphaBEST @ Purefoy - 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 9728205164.

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  24. #24 — Kinwest Montessori Academy Score: 13/100

    IRVING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kinwest Montessori Academy 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 9724018311.

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  25. #25 — Alphabest @ Watkins- Wylie Score: 13/100

    WYLIE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Alphabest @ Watkins- 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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  26. #26 — Bright Beginnings Learning Center Score: 13/100

    KINGWOOD, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bright Beginnings Learning Center in KINGWOOD, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2813604500.

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  27. #27 — Oakdale Private School Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Oakdale Private 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 2814444547.

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  28. #28 — YMCA Afterschool-Lantrip Elementary School Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YMCA Afterschool-Lantrip 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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  29. #29 — Childrens World Score: 13/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Childrens World 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 8067472747.

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  30. #30 — Bushi Ban International Clear Lake LLC Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Bushi Ban International Clear Lake LLC 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 2812188989.

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  31. #31 — Key Concepts Kan Learning Center Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Key Concepts Kan 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 8322884692.

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  32. #32 — Polytechnic United Community Center Score: 13/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Polytechnic United Community Center 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 8175312803.

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  33. #33 — Great Oak School Score: 13/100

    TOMBALL, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Great Oak School in TOMBALL, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2815167296.

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  34. #34 — Lil Panthers Head Start Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    LUFKIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lil Panthers Head Start Child Development Center in LUFKIN, 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 — Kerrville Kroc Academy Score: 13/100

    KERRVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Kerrville Kroc Academy in KERRVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8303155795.

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  36. #36 — Smart Kids Learning Center Score: 6/100

    WESLACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Smart Kids Learning Center in WESLACO, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9563515522.

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  37. #37 — Tata's Daycare n Learning Center Score: 6/100

    VINTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tata's Daycare n Learning Center in VINTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9158779200.

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  38. #38 — Learning Zone Score: 6/100

    RIO GRANDE CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Learning Zone in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9564881260.

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  39. #39 — Learning Zone II Score: 6/100

    RIO GRANDE CITY, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Learning Zone II in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9564889194.

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  40. #40 — Pettit Private School Score: 6/100

    DECATUR, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pettit Private School in DECATUR, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9406278393.

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  41. #41 — The Station of Imagination Child Care, LLC Score: 6/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists The Station of Imagination Child Care, LLC 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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  42. #42 — Lakeview Childrens Academy Score: 6/100

    ROWLETT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Lakeview Childrens Academy 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 9724758181.

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  43. #43 — WSGBC Day Care Center Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists WSGBC Day Care 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 2547992888.

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  44. #44 — Imelda's Day Care II Score: 6/100

    BROWNSVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Imelda's Day Care II 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 9565460913.

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  45. #45 — Pinnacle Montessori Score: 6/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Pinnacle Montessori 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 2104948900.

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  46. #46 — Grace Noah's Learning Center, Inc. Score: 6/100

    BANDERA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Grace Noah's Learning Center, Inc. in BANDERA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8307964722.

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  47. #47 — Just Kids Score: 6/100

    GILMER, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Just Kids in GILMER, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9038010462.

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  48. #48 — Fairbanks Daycare Center Score: 6/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Fairbanks Daycare 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 9153078009.

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  49. #49 — Powersports Gymnastics Inc. Score: 6/100

    COLLEGE STATION, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Powersports Gymnastics Inc. 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 9797760018.

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  50. #50 — Blossoms Child Care Score: 6/100

    PLEASANTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Blossoms Child Care in PLEASANTON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8305698840.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Paradise Panther Cub Care 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.