Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Austin, TX

Our top licensed picks in Austin — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. 609 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 609 licensed centers in Austin, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Challenger School

Austin, TX · 78717

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 731 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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2

Kido International Preschool

Austin, TX · 78730

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 425 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–5:45pm
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3

Hyde Park Weekday Preschool

Austin, TX · 78751

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 400 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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4

Children's Courtyard

Austin, TX · 78759

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 396 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6:30pm
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5

Circle C Child Development Center

Austin, TX · 78739

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 391 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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6

Childrens Courtyard

Austin, TX · 78749

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 357 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6:30pm
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7

Kids R Kids #33

Austin, TX · 78717

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 356 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm
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8

Childrens Courtyard

Austin, TX · 78758

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 332 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6:30pm
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9

Little Munchkins Learning Center

Austin, TX · 78758

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 300 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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10

Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program

Austin, TX · 78731

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 290 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 8:30am–5:30pm
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