Some of the Best Daycares in Austin, TX
Of Austin's 609 daycares, 156 (26%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Texas averages of 4.1 on Process and 2.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 480 centers and 116 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Texas's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Austin. 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 Austin
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Austin: 3.0 (Sample of 609).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Austin: 4.3 (Sample of 232).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Austin: 2.6 (Sample of 609).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Austin
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Austin?
- There are 609 licensed child care providers in Austin.
- What percentage of Austin daycares have high quality ratings?
- 26% of Austin daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 72% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Austin?
- 480 center-based, 116 home-based providers operate in Austin.
- How do Austin daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Austin daycares average 4.3 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