Compare daycares side by side
Line up the daycares you’re considering, up to five at once, and compare hours, ages, capacity, features, distance and the state licensing record in one view. Free, private to your browser, no account.
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Why compare daycares here
The facts that decide it, side by side
Hours, ages, capacity, meals and features for every daycare in one row, so you compare like for like instead of flipping between tabs.
See where they are, and how far
Every daycare you compare is plotted on one map with a numbered pin, and you can add your location to see the distance to each.
What matters to your family
Filter the noise down to what counts: infant care, a schedule that fits work, weekend or drop-in care, or providers that accept child care assistance.
Backed by the state's record
Open any daycare to read its Texas HHSC licensing status and inspection history. We show the record as published, and never rank or score providers.
How to compare daycares
- Find daycares near you
Search by city or ZIP, or browse a Texas city, then filter by what your family needs.
- Add them to compare
Tap Compare on any daycare card. A tray keeps track of your picks, up to five.
- Line them up here
Open this page to see every daycare side by side, with a map, distances and a full feature grid.
- Decide and reach out
Open the ones you like to read the licensing record, then call or visit with your questions ready.
Comparing daycares: common questions
- How many daycares can I compare at once?
- Up to five. Add a daycare from any card with the Compare button, then open this page to see them lined up side by side.
- Is my comparison saved, and is it private?
- Yes. Your comparison is saved in your own browser only (local storage). Nothing is sent to Daycare Index or tied to an account, and you can clear it any time.
- Does comparing daycares cost anything?
- No. Comparing is free, with no sign-up. Every listing comes from Texas HHSC licensing records.
- What can I compare between daycares?
- Type of care, ages served, hours and days, licensed capacity, meals, snacks, transportation, before- and after-school care, weekend and drop-in care, whether they accept child care assistance, distance from you, and each provider's licensing record.