Best Daycares in Celina, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Celina's 32 daycares, 18 (56%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 16 centers and 16 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 Celina. 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 Celina
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Celina: 3.9 (Sample of 32).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Celina: 3.2 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Celina: 3.9 (Sample of 32).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Celina?
- There are 32 licensed child care providers in Celina.
- What percentage of Celina daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Celina daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Celina?
- 16 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Celina.
- How do Celina daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Celina daycares average 3.2 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