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Daycare and child care in Richardson, Texas

62 licensed child care providers in Richardson: 45 daycare centers and 17 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

48 take infants33 provide meals4 open past 6:30 PM20 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Richardson

Looking for daycare near you in Richardson? Every one of the 62 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 Richardson 62 providers

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Annette Iott · capacity 3Lydia Espinosa-kohler · capacity 3Abeer Jouja · capacity 3Donna Burnett · capacity 12Richardson ISD Dartmouth Elementary · capacity 80Nam Thi Tran · capacity 12Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary · capacity 45Canyon Creek Day Care · capacity 115Tahira Shafique · capacity 7Children Are Heroes Learning Center LLC · capacity 33Rainbow Connection Preschool · capacity 75Richardson ISD Mst Magnet School · capacity 140Richardson ISD- Richardson Terrace Elementary · capacity 75Montessori At Bowser · capacity 60Renner Home Child Care Montessori · capacity 12The Epiphany School · capacity 61Primrose School Of Richardson · capacity 250Laura Evelin Chicas Martinez · capacity 12Heights Baptist Church Child Development · capacity 225Thelma Henshaw · capacity 12Care Child Development Center · capacity 160Arapaho United Methodist Day School · capacity 120Kammie Arline · capacity 12Richardson ISD - Northrich Elementary · capacity 65Bluebonnet Learning Center · capacity 119Buddhas Light Private School · capacity 123A Bright Beginning Private School · capacity 73Bina's Family Daycare · capacity 12Gloria Archibong · capacity 12Flamingo Island Preschool LLC · capacity 93May Albedd · capacity 12Asha Omar · capacity 12The Learning Experience · capacity 198Fumcr-preschool · capacity 300Child Care Concepts, INC. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool · capacity 97Bilingual Whiz Kidz, LLC · capacity 149RISD Little Rams And Wildcats Child Learning Academy · capacity 136RISD Little Eagles Child Learning Academy · capacity 92Small Miracles Academy-richardson Campus · capacity 118Rising Stars Academy · capacity 217Little Scholars Academy · capacity 136Skyrise School On Campbell Road · capacity 121Primrose School Of N. Richardson @ Lookout · capacity 282Little Disciples Early Learning · capacity 80Good Shepherd Academy · capacity 103Nantucket Place · capacity 12Greenville Avenue Child Development Center · capacity 83Primrose School Of Breckinridge Park · capacity 185RISD Little Mustangs Child Learning Academy · capacity 79Erika Mcmillan · capacity 12Little Steps Montessori School · capacity 200Carpe Diem Private Preschool · capacity 150Golden Smiles Daycare · capacity 12Breckinridge Montessori · capacity 267
54 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Richardson 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 (48 providers)
5,449
Toddlers (56 providers)
6,050
Preschool (57 providers)
6,130
School age (52 providers)
5,844
All ages, 62 providers
6,467

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
21
Open past 6:30 PM
4
Open on weekends
4
Provide meals
33
Home-based providers
27%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
5
Median licensed capacity
92

Longest licensed: Care Child Development Center (1987), Skyrise School On Campbell Road (1988), Arapaho United Methodist Day School (1989).

Largest: Kids R Kids Learning Academy Of Richardson (370), Fumcr-preschool (300), Primrose School Of N. Richardson @ Lookout (282).

Daycare in Richardson by ZIP code

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Research: what inspectors cite most in Richardson

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

  1. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    13
  2. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    12
  3. 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    10
  4. 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
    8
  5. 746.5401Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    8

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Childcare in Richardson: common questions

How many daycares are there in Richardson?
As of August 16, 2026, 62 childcare providers held a permit in Richardson: 45 licensed centers and 17 home-based providers, with 6,467 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 Richardson daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 48 providers in Richardson 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 Richardson. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 20 providers in Richardson 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 Richardson daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 59 of 62 providers in Richardson had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 6 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 Richardson?
As of August 16, 2026, 2 providers in Richardson 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 Richardson. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Richardson?
The best daycare in Richardson is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 62 providers held a permit in Richardson: 48 take infants, 21 open by 6:30 AM, 4 stay open past 6:30 PM and 20 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 Richardson 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 Richardson?
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 Richardson is which providers accept child care assistance (20 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (38) and which offer drop-in care (13). 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.