Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Waco, TX

Our top licensed picks in Waco — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. 90 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 90 licensed centers in Waco, 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

First Baptist Preschool Development

Waco, TX · 76706

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 300 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:15am–5:30pm
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2

Central Faith Child Development Center Inc

Waco, TX · 76712

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 259 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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3

Greater Waco Early Education Center

Waco, TX · 76705

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 220 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–5:45pm
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4

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

Waco, TX · 76701

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 189 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:30am–5:45pm
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5

Waco Montessori School

Waco, TX · 76701

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 180 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:30am–5:30pm
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6

Doris Miller Community Center

Waco, TX · 76704

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 153 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 3pm–6pm
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7

The Center Day Camp

Waco, TX · 76701

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 140 2 years - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7:30am–5:30pm
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8

Kids Kastle

Waco, TX · 76710

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 136 0 months - 12 years Tue, Thu, Fri · 8:30am–2:30pm
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9

Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center

Waco, TX · 76705

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 130 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 6:30am–5:30pm
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10

Our Dreams

Waco, TX · 76712

Licensed Center Licensed Capacity 116 0 months - 12 years Mon–Fri · 7am–5:30pm
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