Best Daycares in Carrollton, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Carrollton's 92 daycares, 21 (23%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.8 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 57 centers and 34 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carrollton. 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 Carrollton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carrollton: 3.0 (Sample of 92).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carrollton: 4.1 (Sample of 28).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carrollton: 2.8 (Sample of 92).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carrollton?
- There are 92 licensed child care providers in Carrollton.
- What percentage of Carrollton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 23% of Carrollton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Carrollton?
- 57 center-based, 34 home-based providers operate in Carrollton.
- How do Carrollton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Carrollton daycares average 4.1 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