Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Mcallen, TX

Our top licensed picks in Mcallen — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. 77 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 77 licensed centers in Mcallen, 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

Little Shining Stars Daycare I

Mcallen, TX · 78504

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 450 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm
2

St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center

Mcallen, TX · 78501

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 192 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
3

Covenant Christian Academy

Mcallen, TX · 78504

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 187 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:20am–5:30pm
4

Tony's Playhouse Discover Center

Mcallen, TX · 78501

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 186 0 months - 12 years Mon–Sat · 7am–6:30pm
5

All Star Academy Learning Center

Mcallen, TX · 78504

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 175 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
6

First United Methodist Church Day Care

Mcallen, TX · 78504

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 155 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:30am–3:30pm
7

Alvarez Head Start

Mcallen, TX · 78501

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 138 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–4:30pm
8

Thigpen Zavala Head Start

Mcallen, TX · 78501

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 136 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–4:30pm
9

Prestige Learning Center Nolana

Mcallen, TX · 78504

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 119 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–7pm
10

St. John's Episcopal Day School

Mcallen, TX · 78501

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 115 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm

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