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Daycare and child care in Mesquite, Texas

70 licensed child care providers in Mesquite: 37 daycare centers and 33 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

56 take infants60 provide meals8 open past 6:30 PM36 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Mesquite

Looking for daycare near you in Mesquite? Every one of the 70 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 Mesquite 70 providers

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Kimberly Leslie · capacity 3Tracy Taylor · capacity 3Ginny Beadle · capacity 3Mickesha Green · capacity 3Kidskids Family Childcare · capacity 11Kellie Good · capacity 12Estephani Perez · capacity 3Jessica Webber · capacity 8Darlene Lemons · capacity 12Discovery School · capacity 153Lil Rascals Learning Center INC · capacity 160Carlas Affordable Childcare · capacity 12Kreative Learning With Friends Childcare · capacity 12Meadow Oaks Academy INC. · capacity 454Charnequa Malena · capacity 3Right At School At Moss Elementary · capacity 50Jerry R. Junkins Head Start Center · capacity 210Sabrina Chase · capacity 12Little Einsteins STEM Center · capacity 85Portia Gibson · capacity 12Marci Usrey · capacity 12Jriah Fanning · capacity 3Right At School At Austin Elementary · capacity 50Right At School At Tosch Elementary · capacity 50Right At School At Seabourn Elementary · capacity 50Stephanie Cartwright · capacity 12Wynn's Childcare · capacity 12Nitra's House · capacity 12Stephanie's Kids Corner · capacity 12La Petite Academy Txmc 0904 · capacity 153Right At School At Gentry Elementary · capacity 50Right At School At Smith Elementary · capacity 50Frog Academy Of Creek Crossing · capacity 216Karen Brinkley · capacity 12It's Now Daycare LLC · capacity 50Nana's Touch In Home Daycare · capacity 12Kelley's Daycare LLC · capacity 50The Preferred Preschool · capacity 100Jamora Bell-malena · capacity 12Joyful Little Ones LLC · capacity 12Robin Stewart · capacity 12Handprints Academy · capacity 150Kathy Steward · capacity 12Karlas Kids Home Child Care · capacity 12Town East Learning Center · capacity 67Kreative Kids A'kademy Mesquite, LLC · capacity 9Appleseed Academy · capacity 107Right At School At Rugel Elementary · capacity 50Latarus Loving Day Home · capacity 12KCE Champions LLC @ Trinity Basin Mesquite · capacity 80Stepping Stones Dfw, LLC · capacity 136Childrens Palace Preparatory School · capacity 214Achievers Of Excellence Learning Academy · capacity 216Linda Price · capacity 12Circle Creek Early Care And Education · capacity 255Cornerstone Lc · capacity 115Lighthouse Learning Academy-mesquite · capacity 122Lisa's Playhouse Learning Academy · capacity 12Small Miracles Academy-mesquite Campus · capacity 150Norma Gallegos · capacity 12Childcaregroup At Eastfield College · capacity 187Family Cathedral Of Praise 2 · capacity 59Childtime Ctr 1212 · capacity 126Legacy Kids Academy · capacity 221Children's Safari Private School · capacity 277
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Childcare in Mesquite 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 (56 providers)
4,618
Toddlers (61 providers)
4,858
Preschool (68 providers)
5,285
School age (66 providers)
4,888
All ages, 70 providers
5,291

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
44
Open past 6:30 PM
8
Open on weekends
8
Provide meals
60
Home-based providers
47%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
19
Median licensed capacity
50

Longest licensed: Sabrina Chase (1987), La Petite Academy Txmc 0904 (1989), Kellie Good (1991).

Largest: Meadow Oaks Academy INC. (454), Children's Safari Private School (277), Circle Creek Early Care And Education (255).

Daycare in Mesquite by ZIP code

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Mesquite

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

  1. 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
    15
  2. 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    11
  3. 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    10
  4. 746.5101(b)Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
    8
  5. 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
    7

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Mesquite: common questions

How many daycares are there in Mesquite?
As of August 16, 2026, 70 childcare providers held a permit in Mesquite: 37 licensed centers and 33 home-based providers, with 5,291 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 Mesquite daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 56 providers in Mesquite 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 Mesquite. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 36 providers in Mesquite 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 Mesquite daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 63 of 70 providers in Mesquite had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 14 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 Mesquite?
As of August 16, 2026, 5 providers in Mesquite 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 Mesquite. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Mesquite?
The best daycare in Mesquite is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 70 providers held a permit in Mesquite: 56 take infants, 44 open by 6:30 AM, 8 stay open past 6:30 PM and 36 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
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 Mesquite is which providers accept child care assistance (36 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (49) and which offer drop-in care (40). 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.