Best Daycares in Abilene, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Abilene's 84 daycares, 61 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Texas's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Texas averages of 4.1 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 41 centers and 38 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Texas's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Abilene. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Texas methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Abilene
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Abilene: 4.1 (Sample of 84).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Abilene: 3.6 (Sample of 30).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Abilene: 4.2 (Sample of 84).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Abilene?
- There are 84 licensed child care providers in Abilene.
- What percentage of Abilene daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Abilene daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 72% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Abilene?
- 41 center-based, 38 home-based providers operate in Abilene.
- How do Abilene daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Abilene daycares average 3.6 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Texas statewide average of 4.1.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Texas?
- Texas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Texas
All 84 Daycares in Abilene
- A Habitat for Learning
- Abilene Learning Academy
- Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church Academy
- All Gods Children
- Alliance After School at Bonham
- Alliance After School at Taylor
- Alliance After School Care @ Long
- Alliance After School Care at Alcorta
- Alliance After School Care at Austin
- Alliance After School Care at Bassetti
- Alliance After School Care at Purcell
- Alliance After School Care at Ward
- Alliance- After School at TLCA
- Amanda Marie Guillory
- Amber's Angels Family Child Care
- Anissa Kaye Gutierrez
- Arlene Coleman Bell
- Ashley Bailey
- Ashley Johnson