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Daycare and child care in Dallas, Texas

435 licensed child care providers in Dallas: 344 daycare centers and 91 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

295 take infants260 provide meals38 open past 6:30 PM205 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Dallas

Looking for daycare near you in Dallas? Every one of the 435 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 Dallas 435 providers

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Where they are

Wanda Thomas · capacity 3Velma Louise Bolden · capacity 12Willie White · capacity 7Boss Kidz Learning Center And Company · capacity 25Hope Day School · capacity 168First Steps Academy & Daycare · capacity 48Rainbow Land Child Care Center · capacity 36Metropolitan Christian Academy · capacity 86KCE Champions LLC @ Uplift Atlas · capacity 365Lighthouse Learning Center · capacity 200Beautiful Beginners Christian Academy #2 · capacity 35Redeemers Child Care Center · capacity 102Little Future Stars · capacity 12Elizabeth Piper · capacity 12Kims Palace Home Day Care · capacity 12Community Academy Day Care Center · capacity 40Richardson Isd-forest Ridge Elementary · capacity 65Aunt Tammy's Early Learning Academy, LLC · capacity 48Our Little Honey Bees · capacity 12Stella Hill Solis · capacity 12Munger Square Educational Child Care Center · capacity 66A+ Highpointe Academy · capacity 67Es Haven Academy · capacity 49Aramis Hunter · capacity 12Richardson ISD Pace- Skyview Elementary · capacity 60KCE Champions LLC @ Uplift-white Rock Hills · capacity 325American Care Academy · capacity 86Richardson ISD Northlake Elementary · capacity 75Southern Crest Day Care Ctr · capacity 90Sherandas Playhouse II · capacity 162Ana Torres · capacity 12Youth Conversion @ Tl Marsalis · capacity 150Diane Sevelle Smith · capacity 12Alphabest @ Buckner Prep-cityscape · capacity 85YMCA @ Uplift Williams · capacity 60St Philips School & Community Center · capacity 125Jefferson Place Learning And Developmental Center · capacity 61St Anthony Community Center · capacity 34Cornerstone/the Ranch · capacity 95Ms. A'z Daycare · capacity 12YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary · capacity 90Kids Concepts Child Development · capacity 163Inspire · capacity 80Antoinette Lipscomb · capacity 6Althea King · capacity 12Gran's Lil' Angels Achievement Academy · capacity 101Victory Kids Christian Academy · capacity 12Christys Angels · capacity 12Preparatory Place Academy · capacity 18Vicki's First Steps · capacity 12The Little Scholars Day School · capacity 9Richardson ISD Pace-audelia Creek Elementary · capacity 70Richardson ISD - Stults Road Elementary · capacity 70Skyrise School Of Bent Tree · capacity 153Dallas Life Child Development Center · capacity 45Liberty Learning Academy · capacity 82Champions-george Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy · capacity 113Moores Faithful Learning Academy · capacity 282nd Step Daycare & Learning Center · capacity 198Dilworth Discovery Christian Childcare · capacity 12Myshundre Davis · capacity 12Burning Bush Academy · capacity 99Little Lucy's Child Care Home · capacity 12Richardson ISD Northwood Hills Elementary · capacity 200My Little Rascals New Start CDC · capacity 71Richardson Isd-prestonwood Elementary · capacity 65A Special Love Childcare Academy Learning Center · capacity 77Jacksons Playland · capacity 36YMCA @ Solar Prep For Girls · capacity 100ABC Kidz Paradize · capacity 12YMCA @ Arthur Kramer Elementary · capacity 80Yorktown Spanish School · capacity 80Spring Creek Private School · capacity 186Tiny 1's Treasured Learning Center · capacity 33Kuddles & Kisses Early Childhood Center LLC · capacity 51YMCA @ Personalized Prep Sam Houston · capacity 45Creative Steps Academy LLC · capacity 85Moore's Faithful 2 Learning · capacity 34Teressia Whitehead-blair · capacity 12A Missionary Cogic Learning Center · capacity 143Tom Thumb Academy · capacity 94Days Of Fun · capacity 10Hamilton Park Methodist Church · capacity 70Little Scholars Academy · capacity 44Kiddie Kare · capacity 38Mary Rush Children's College At Iboc · capacity 999My Anointed Sisters Children Learning Center LLC · capacity 30G & J Learning Center · capacity 62Lots Of Luv Child Care · capacity 73Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy · capacity 54Dallas Day School · capacity 260Kidz Kollege · capacity 42Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center · capacity 156Child Care Academy Of Texas LLC · capacity 12East Ridge Academy · capacity 156Stepping Stones Dfw, LLC · capacity 50Angelica Arellano · capacity 124 Heaven Sakes Learning Center · capacity 44Bright Minds Learning Center · capacity 134Heavenly Christian Academy · capacity 169Ideal Day Care And Learning Center · capacity 100Mothers Touch Childcare · capacity 12Aishas Learning Center INC · capacity 85Richardson ISD Wallace Elementary · capacity 100Rylie Day Care Center · capacity 49Voice Of Hope Ministries · capacity 170Gingerbread House Academy INC. · capacity 51Center Of Hope Crystal CDC · capacity 65Blessed Little Angels Academy · capacity 29The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center · capacity 50Play And Learn Christian Academy · capacity 95Little Tots University LLC · capacity 48A+ Highpointe Academy · capacity 113Sharons Playground Learning Center · capacity 30Totina Davis · capacity 12Union Christian Academy · capacity 75Glen Oaks School · capacity 150Bent Tree Day School · capacity 275Pooh's Playhouse Learning Center · capacity 12Tr Hoover CDC · capacity 40Joyous Angels Kids Klub · capacity 12Creative Minds Child Care Center · capacity 56Annette's Day Care Center Too! · capacity 36Riding Rainbows Child Development Center · capacity 166Childcare Paradise Learning Center · capacity 85Little Creations Learning Center, LLC · capacity 223Alc Early Care And Education Centers · capacity 75Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School · capacity 178Vogel Alcove · capacity 300Marcella Atkinson · capacity 12Golden Eagle Program · capacity 83Miescuelita Frank Diaz Campus · capacity 55Spring Creek Kindercare · capacity 150Genesis Foundation Child Care Learning Center · capacity 33The Ivy League Child Development Center & Outreach, INC · capacity 124Davenport Montessori LLC · capacity 131Pace And Ross Learning Center · capacity 103Kiddie Korner Private School · capacity 157Peari's Preparatory Academy · capacity 65Love And Light CDC · capacity 50Kids University Preparatory Learning Center · capacity 133KCE Champions LLC @ Idea A.w. Brown · capacity 120Comunidad Child Care Center · capacity 34Holy Communion Christian Academy · capacity 84Hopewell Development Center · capacity 49Little Birdies Child Care · capacity 41American Care Academy Pleasant Grove · capacity 153My Little Rascals Development Center · capacity 141Abugida Academy · capacity 168Neighborhood Christian Learning Center Of Pleasant Grove · capacity 100The Nest School Plano · capacity 202Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center · capacity 56KCE Champions LLC @ Momentous · capacity 50Cornerstone Learning Center 2 · capacity 114Brandi Edmondson · capacity 12Heavenly Care Child Development Center · capacity 83Cadence Academy · capacity 165Northstar Preschool At Fair Oaks · capacity 165Alphabest @ Cityscape-east Grand Preparatory · capacity 30Kaleidoscope Child Development Center · capacity 170Kids Country Childcare And Learning Center · capacity 55Savannah's Learning Center · capacity 12Angels On Earth Learning & Adventure Center · capacity 239Park South YMCA · capacity 100Earline Williams · capacity 12St. Paul Christian Academy · capacity 152Cookie's Academy For Bright Minds · capacity 12Braswell Child Development · capacity 306Precious Kargo Academy · capacity 133Smile Of A Child Learning Center · capacity 33Destin 4 Greatness Learning Center · capacity 12Richland Academy · capacity 170Where Kidz Connect Academy INC · capacity 136Kreative Kids Academy, LLC · capacity 275A Time & A Season Christian Dayschool · capacity 49Glenbrook CDC · capacity 200La Marina Day Care INC · capacity 29Carousel Academy · capacity 80El Kinder - Bilingual Early Childhood Education · capacity 49Jeanette's Little Haven Enrichment Center · capacity 175
180 of 389 mapped providers match. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Dallas 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 (295 providers)
28,737
Toddlers (349 providers)
34,447
Preschool (395 providers)
39,272
School age (390 providers)
38,574
All ages, 435 providers
41,379

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
194
Open past 6:30 PM
38
Open on weekends
31
Provide meals
260
Home-based providers
21%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
38
Median licensed capacity
78

Longest licensed: Jewish Community Center Of Dallas (1985), Kiddie Korner Private School (1985), Westminster Presbyterian Preschool (1985).

Largest: Mary Rush Children's College At Iboc (999), Dallas International School (594), White Rock North School INC (377).

Daycare in Dallas by ZIP code

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

Popular searches in Dallas

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Nearby cities

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Dallas

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

  1. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    106
  2. 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation Inspection
    103
  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
    73
  4. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    61
  5. 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    57

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Dallas: common questions

How many daycares are there in Dallas?
As of August 16, 2026, 435 childcare providers held a permit in Dallas: 344 licensed centers and 91 home-based providers, with 41,379 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 Dallas daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 295 providers in Dallas 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 Dallas. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 205 providers in Dallas 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 Dallas daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 415 of 435 providers in Dallas had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 44 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 Dallas?
As of August 16, 2026, 22 providers in Dallas either listed hours around the clock (1 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Dallas. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Dallas?
The best daycare in Dallas is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 435 providers held a permit in Dallas: 295 take infants, 194 open by 6:30 AM, 38 stay open past 6:30 PM and 205 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 Dallas 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 Dallas?
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 Dallas is which providers accept child care assistance (205 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (229) and which offer drop-in care (119). 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.