Best Daycares in Texas — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Texas

  1. #1 — Rising Star Academy Katy Score: 27/100

    Katy, TX — Rising Star Academy Katy is a childcare center in Katy, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.risingstar-academy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Ridgewood Park Preschool Score: 26/100

    Dallas, TX — Ridgewood Park Preschool is a childcare center in Dallas, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ridgewoodparkchurch.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Royalty Christian Academy LLC Score: 26/100

    Arlington, TX — Royalty Christian Academy LLC is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms%2F85c2b248-7389-4977-968d-3b2601e05cbb%2Fself-service.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 25/100

    Richmond, TX — Rising Star Academy Richmond is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://risingstar-academy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Saint Bernadette Catholic Preschool and Mother's Day Out Score: 25/100

    Houston, TX — Saint Bernadette Catholic Preschool and Mother's Day Out is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stbchurch.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Round Rock Head Start Score: 24/100

    Round Rock, TX — Round Rock Head Start is a childcare center in Round Rock, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.owbc-tx.org/head-start.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Remcon Head Start Center Score: 23/100

    El Paso, TX — Remcon Head Start Center is a childcare center in El Paso, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://esc19hs.net.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Royal Start Preschool Score: 21/100

    Wylie, TX — Royal Start Preschool is a childcare center in Wylie, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://royalpreschool.jimdo.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Resurrection Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Spring, TX — Resurrection Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Spring, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.springpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Rise Academy Score: 20/100

    Allen, TX — Rise Academy is a childcare center in Allen, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.YourRiseAcademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Rising Stars Preschool Score: 20/100

    Cedar Park, TX — Rising Stars Preschool is a childcare center in Cedar Park, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.risingstarspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Riverbend Preschool Score: 20/100

    Austin, TX — Riverbend Preschool is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.rbcschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Riverstone Montessori Sugar Land Score: 20/100

    Sugar Land, TX — Riverstone Montessori Sugar Land is a childcare center in Sugar Land, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.riverstonemontessori.us/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Saint Paul Early Childhood Ministries Score: 20/100

    Houston, TX — Saint Paul Early Childhood Ministries is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.saintpaulecm.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Rosenberg KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Rosenberg, TX — Rosenberg KinderCare is a childcare center in Rosenberg, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Rowlett KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Rowlett, TX — Rowlett KinderCare is a childcare center in Rowlett, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/301225/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_301225.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Royal Street KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Bryan, TX — Royal Street KinderCare is a childcare center in Bryan, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/bryan/tx/300842/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300842.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Safari Kid Score: 19/100

    Allen, TX — Safari Kid is a childcare center in Allen, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.safarikidtexas.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Rising Star Learning Center (NCI Accepted) Score: 18/100

    League City, TX — Rising Star Learning Center (NCI Accepted) is a childcare center in League City, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://risingstar4kids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Roz-Mina Montessori Score: 17/100

    Austin, TX — Roz-Mina Montessori is a childcare center in Austin, TX. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.roz-minamontessorischool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Rising Stars Academy Score: 16/100

    Richardson, TX — Rising Stars Academy is a childcare center in Richardson, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://masdfw.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Robbie Wilkerson-Jones Score: 16/100

    Carrollton, TX — Robbie Wilkerson-Jones is a childcare center in Carrollton, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://hsgd.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Austin Montessori Sunset Score: 13/100

    AUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Austin Montessori Sunset 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 5128920253.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Casa Grande Head Start Child Development Center Score: 13/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Texas Tech Child Development Research Center Score: 13/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — DePaul Children's Center Score: 13/100

    SAN ANTONIO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists DePaul Children's 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 2103342311.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center in LUBBOCK, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Let's Grow Learning Center Score: 13/100

    GATESVILLE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Let's Grow Learning Center in GATESVILLE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 2548657714.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — For Children Only Day School Score: 13/100

    PEARLAND, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists For Children Only Day School 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 2814855364.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Genie's Friends Daycare LLC Score: 13/100

    EL PASO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Genie's Friends Daycare LLC 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 9156339499.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  31. #31 — A Childs Day Score: 13/100

    UVALDE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists A Childs Day in UVALDE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8302788530.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Tree House Academy Score: 13/100

    ARLINGTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Tree House Academy 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 8174178955.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  33. #33 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 13/100

    GRAPEVINE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists First Presbyterian Preschool in GRAPEVINE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8174888526.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Hearne Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    HEARNE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Hearne Child Development Center in HEARNE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9798143711.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  35. #35 — ABC Children's Learning Center Score: 13/100

    HOUSTON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists ABC Children's 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 2814450606.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Rockdale Head Start Center Score: 13/100

    ROCKDALE, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Rockdale Head Start Center in ROCKDALE, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 5124465000.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Sai Children's Academy Score: 13/100

    Irving, TX — Sai Children's Academy is a childcare center in Irving, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Sierra Vista Methodist CDC Score: 6/100

    SAN ANGELO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Sierra Vista Methodist CDC 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 3259492075.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  39. #39 — Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC Score: 6/100

    FORT WORTH, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Center for Transforming Lives Polytechnic CDC in FORT WORTH, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out Score: 6/100

    WACO, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out 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 2547766310.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Community Child Development Center Score: 6/100

    SEGUIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Community Child Development Center in SEGUIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8303723509.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Mcdonalds Child Care Score: 6/100

    JUSTIN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Mcdonalds Child Care in JUSTIN, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 9406483425.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Carter Creek KinderCare Score: 6/100

    BRYAN, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Carter Creek KinderCare 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 9798461037.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Trinity Lutheran School Extended Care Score: 6/100

    SPRING, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Trinity Lutheran School Extended Care 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 2813765444.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  45. #45 — YWCAre at Parsons Elementary Score: 6/100

    LUBBOCK, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists YWCAre at Parsons Elementary 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 8067769702.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Aishas Learning Center INC Score: 6/100

    DALLAS, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Aishas Learning Center INC 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 2143752750.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Trinity Ministries Score: 6/100

    BEAUMONT, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Trinity Ministries in BEAUMONT, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 4098920255.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary Score: 6/100

    RICHARDSON, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary in RICHARDSON, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Watauga KinderCare Score: 6/100

    WATAUGA, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Watauga KinderCare in WATAUGA, TX as a Licensed Center. The source status is OPERATION_STATUS=Y; TEMPORARILY_CLOSED=NO; OPERATION_TYPE=Licensed Center. The registry lists phone 8176569521.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Loving Hearts Christian Academy Daycare Score: 6/100

    KRUM, TX — State registry snapshot: the Texas HHSC extract as of 2026-09-30 lists Loving Hearts Christian Academy Daycare 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 9404826456.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Texas?
Rising Star Academy Katy 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.