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Daycare and child care in Arlington, Texas

207 licensed child care providers in Arlington: 111 daycare centers and 96 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

149 take infants156 provide meals43 open past 6:30 PM82 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Arlington

Looking for daycare near you in Arlington? Every one of the 207 licensed child care providers here comes from Texas HHSC records, so you can find infant care, preschools and home daycares close to home and compare them on what matters. Use your location to sort the whole list by distance and see how far each one is, then open the closest to read its licensing and inspection record before you visit. Your location stays in your browser and is never sent to us.

Daycares in Arlington 207 providers

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Shylicka Chavez · capacity 3Tara Kiespert · capacity 3Myrna Baker · capacity 3Melvelyn Keller · capacity 3Tiffany Nash · capacity 3Nichelle Biglow · capacity 3Sandra Manell · capacity 3Luyen Nguyen · capacity 3Alyssa Hokke · capacity 3Cheryl Williams · capacity 3An Thi Thuy Huynh · capacity 12Dai Quang Dinh · capacity 12Bugs N Bears · capacity 12Natalie Hill · capacity 11Kelley Simpson · capacity 12Julie Pewitt · capacity 12Natacher Bell · capacity 3Dunn Elementary - YMCA Of Arlington · capacity 100Hattie Smith · capacity 10Boys & Girls Club Tarrant County Pearcy · capacity 50Lakeisha Darden · capacity 3Katherine Hardaway · capacity 3Latricia King · capacity 3Tuyet T. Nguyen · capacity 12Just 4 Kids Childcare, LLC · capacity 64Bgcgtc - Wimbish · capacity 50Phu Thi Su · capacity 12Cathy Palmarchuk · capacity 12Bich Uyen Ta · capacity 12Leslie Sheary · capacity 12Country Day School Of Arlington · capacity 85Busybezzzz · capacity 12Patrice Maddox · capacity 12Zenith Rock Child Care Center · capacity 34Denise Hardison · capacity 12Maria Gil · capacity 12Odalys Lopez · capacity 3Kids University @home · capacity 12Mid-cities Scholars Of Arlington · capacity 118Crystal Rose Velo · capacity 10Malena Pascual · capacity 12Kim Yen Pham · capacity 12Saint Pauls Preparatory Academy · capacity 90Tarrant County Kids At Fitzgerald · capacity 50Tarrant County Kids At Ditto · capacity 50Tarrant County Kids At Hill Elementary · capacity 50Tarrant County Kids At Ashworth · capacity 50Play 2 Learn · capacity 12Hoa Kim Thi Nguyen · capacity 12Donna Okvath · capacity 12Tarrant County Kids At Burgin Elementary · capacity 100Madinah Academy · capacity 68Little Blossoms Academy · capacity 133KCE Champions LLC @ Iltx-arlington · capacity 100Staci Evans · capacity 12More To Learn Home Child Care · capacity 12Hong Thi Lam · capacity 12Childrens Place · capacity 120Hai Thi Bui · capacity 12Carmen Lewis · capacity 12The Montessori Academy (tma) · capacity 334Wings Of A Dove · capacity 10Phyllis Brown · capacity 12Luv 'em & Leave 'em Professional Learning · capacity 112Dinh Thi Tran · capacity 12Huong Xuan Nguyen · capacity 12Andrea Green · capacity 3Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center · capacity 203Kiya Stanfield-allen · capacity 3Sisis Aguilar · capacity 12Tarrant County Kids At Mcnutt · capacity 50Serita Miller · capacity 12Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Tarrant County-jones · capacity 125Tarrant County Kids At Wood Elementary · capacity 120Ms. Kim's Kids · capacity 12Grace Lutheran Early Education · capacity 138Tarrant County Kids At Corey Elementary · capacity 100The Childrens Courtyard · capacity 152Nu Thi Nguyen · capacity 12Oanh Ngoc Thi Tran · capacity 12New World Preschool · capacity 72Imagination Zone - Patterson Elementary · capacity 50Loan Thi Cam Tran · capacity 12Tarrant County Kids At Kooken · capacity 50Hien Thi Nguyen · capacity 12Salvation Army After School Program · capacity 206Mothers Heart Childcare Learning Center · capacity 102Noworries Childcare And Preschool · capacity 12Gods Young Ministry (g.y.m) Childcare · capacity 12Shine Bright Christian Academy · capacity 76Patsy Marie Bindel · capacity 12Marion Childcare University · capacity 90Tarrant County Kids @ Berry Elementary · capacity 100Ab's Academy · capacity 11Tong Nguyen · capacity 12Khristos Kingdom Learning Center · capacity 12Pleasant Place Childcare · capacity 12Cornerstone Academy · capacity 200Little Shepherd Childrens Center · capacity 63Benafsha Walizada · capacity 12Rhonda Clark · capacity 12Little Fish N The Sea School House · capacity 12Lillian's Little Creative Learners · capacity 12Cindy Thi Nguyen · capacity 8Dang Nguyen · capacity 12Nana Childcare And Learning Center · capacity 129Mrs. Burke's Christian Academy LLC · capacity 125Hoa Nguyen · capacity 12Renee S Roach · capacity 9Angel Cadena · capacity 3Primrose School Of Southwest Arlington · capacity 237Mansfield ISD Children's Center @ Academy For Early Learners · capacity 68Kids Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC · capacity 130The Childrens Courtyard · capacity 156Mama Rana's For Play And Learn · capacity 44Right At Home Childcare · capacity 12Hamy Duong · capacity 12Zone 4 Kids Child Care & Learning Center · capacity 135Oakwood Academy · capacity 118Zina Burchett · capacity 12Kidz Are People Too Early Childhood Of Arlington · capacity 102Lakiesthea Williams · capacity 12Little Stars · capacity 12Nj Lama · capacity 12Spanish Schoolhouse · capacity 100Limitless Children's Academy · capacity 99Primrose School Of Ne Green Oaks · capacity 170Bowen Road Day School · capacity 165Trinity Early Learning Center · capacity 110Nicole Mcfadden · capacity 12Arlington II Headstart & Child Development Center · capacity 120Miss Barbara's Abcs Christian Academy · capacity 102Children's Learning Center · capacity 74Hoi Thi Tran · capacity 12Mustard Seed Daycare Center · capacity 85Allstars Learning Center INC · capacity 86Hien Thi Nguyen · capacity 12Tarrant County Kids At Little Elementary · capacity 80Bizzy Kids Learning Center · capacity 80Cornette Roberts · capacity 12Wilneris Martinez · capacity 3Moore Elementary - YMCA Of Arlington · capacity 100Miss Tee's Childcare Academy · capacity 29St. Joseph Catholic School - YMCA Of Arlington · capacity 85Ama YMCA @ Short Elementary · capacity 75St. Barnabas United Methodist Church Early Education Center · capacity 240Beckham Elementary - YMCA Of Arlington · capacity 100Ama YMCA @ Duff Elementary · capacity 100YMCA Of Arlington Central Family Center · capacity 220Butler Elementary- YMCA Of Arlington · capacity 100Tree House Academy · capacity 202Park Row Christian Academy & Children's Center · capacity 100Dep Thi Pham · capacity 12Brown's Earlybird Academy 4 · capacity 80Newbies & Tots Discovery Center · capacity 79Folashade Awoleye · capacity 12Jags Christian Academy And Associates LLC · capacity 116Kids Company Academy Learning Center Dfw LLC · capacity 162Ama YMCA @ Webb Elementary · capacity 80Nana's Little Monkeys · capacity 12Thu Trang Nguyen · capacity 12Lionheart Children's Academy -labc · capacity 250Quynh Anh Tran · capacity 12Childcare Network #197 · capacity 144Kami's Home Daycare · capacity 12Jo Ann Hamilton · capacity 12Imagine Nation Center Of Learning · capacity 160Kreative Kids Childcare · capacity 12Delores Ann Clark · capacity 12Early Care And Education · capacity 255Children's Lighthouse Viridian · capacity 255Aubrey Bailey · capacity 12North Arlington Kindercare · capacity 133Play Academy Arlington LLC · capacity 168KCE Champions LLC @ Uplift Summit · capacity 500Lil Images Of Blessings Christian Learning Center · capacity 85Kidspark · capacity 85Childrens Courtyard · capacity 187Merryhill School · capacity 439Amazing Kidz Childcare Center LLC · capacity 103Kiddie Academy Of Mansfield-arlington · capacity 199Woods Chapel Baptist Early Childhood Ed · capacity 77Little Texan's Of Arlington · capacity 140Imagine Nation Center Of Learning · capacity 101Skyrise School On South Collins Street · capacity 144Pat's Home Daycare · capacity 12Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center · capacity 104Fielder Road Baptist Early Childhood · capacity 254First Baptist Child Development Center · capacity 321Childtime Learning Center · capacity 160Center For Transforming Lives ACDC · capacity 179Little Vessels Academy · capacity 68Shantay Coleman · capacity 10Childrens Courtyard · capacity 200Tender Love Childcare LLC · capacity 85Kids R Kids 54 TX · capacity 375Kidz R Luv · capacity 35Tlc Schools On Green Oaks · capacity 175
198 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Arlington by the numbers

Computed from the state’s list as of Aug 16, 2026. Counts change as permits open and close.

Licensed spots at providers that take each age

Infants (149 providers)
10,988
Toddlers (170 providers)
11,909
Preschool (192 providers)
13,502
School age (190 providers)
14,464
All ages, 207 providers
15,093

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
98
Open past 6:30 PM
43
Open on weekends
48
Provide meals
156
Home-based providers
46%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
21
Median licensed capacity
50

Longest licensed: Grace Lutheran Early Education (1985), Fielder Road Baptist Early Childhood (1985), Park Row Christian Academy & Children's Center (1985).

Largest: KCE Champions LLC @ Uplift Summit (500), Merryhill School (439), Kids R Kids 54 TX (375).

Daycare in Arlington by ZIP code

13 ZIP codes have licensed childcare, most providers first. Pick one to narrow the list.

Popular searches in Arlington

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Nearby cities

Other Texas cities with licensed daycares, nearest to Arlington first.

Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Arlington

Across the cited standards on record for Arlington providers, as of Aug 16, 2026. Risk levels are the state’s. Details are on each provider’s page under Inspection history.

  1. 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    53
  2. 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - Immunizations
    41
  3. 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
    38
  4. 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health Statement
    33
  5. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    29

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Arlington: common questions

How many daycares are there in Arlington?
As of August 16, 2026, 207 childcare providers held a permit in Arlington: 111 licensed centers and 96 home-based providers, with 15,093 licensed spots between them. Permits open and close every week, so treat this as a snapshot of the state’s list on that date rather than a live count.
Which Arlington daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 149 providers in Arlington were licensed for infants. Being licensed for infants is not the same as having an infant spot open, so call ahead. See infant care in Arlington. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 82 providers in Arlington reported to the state that they accept childcare subsidies. See the list. Acceptance can change and can depend on the program, so confirm directly with the provider before you rely on it.
How many Arlington daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 189 of 207 providers in Arlington had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 26 had no standard cited on any visit. Each provider page lists its inspections and any standards cited, as the state recorded them. How to read a Texas inspection record.
Is there 24-hour or overnight daycare in Arlington?
As of August 16, 2026, 15 providers in Arlington either listed hours around the clock (0 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Arlington. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Arlington?
The best daycare in Arlington is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 207 providers held a permit in Arlington: 149 take infants, 98 open by 6:30 AM, 43 stay open past 6:30 PM and 82 accept child care assistance. Narrow the list to what you need, shortlist three, read each provider’s licence and inspection record, then visit. How to choose the best daycare for your child.
Which Arlington daycares are top rated?
Family ratings on this site come only from reviews written here by families, and a provider shows one once it has enough counted reviews. They are the reviewers’ opinions and never change the licensing record, which is shown the same way for every provider. Where a list has an order, the order is stated. How lists are ordered.
How much does daycare cost in Arlington?
Texas does not publish tuition, so a price appears on a provider page only when the provider has supplied one. What the state does publish for Arlington is which providers accept child care assistance (82 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (129) and which offer drop-in care (66). Prices depend mostly on the child’s age, the hours you need, and whether it is a center or a home. What shapes daycare prices in Texas · Help paying for daycare in Texas

Every provider shown held a permit with the State of Texas as of August 16, 2026. About the data and how this list is built.