Best Daycares in Irving, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Irving's 101 daycares, 27 (27%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 71 centers and 25 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 Irving. 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 Irving
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Irving: 3.0 (Sample of 101).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Irving: 4.0 (Sample of 40).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Irving: 2.6 (Sample of 101).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Irving?
- There are 101 licensed child care providers in Irving.
- What percentage of Irving daycares have high quality ratings?
- 27% of Irving daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Irving?
- 71 center-based, 25 home-based providers operate in Irving.
- How do Irving daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Irving daycares average 4.0 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 101 Daycares in Irving
- YMCA @ Barton
- YMCA @ Brandenburg Irving
- YMCA @ Brown
- YMCA @ Canyon Ranch
- YMCA @ Davis
- YMCA @ Farine Irving
- YMCA @ Freeman Carrollton-FB
- YMCA @ Gilbert
- YMCA @ Good
- YMCA @ Haley Elementary
- YMCA @ Hanes Elementary
- YMCA @ J. Haley
- YMCA @ Johnston Elementary
- YMCA @ Keyes
- YMCA @ Landry Carrollton-FB
- YMCA @ Las Colinas Elementary
- YMCA @ Schulze
- YMCA @ Stipes
- YMCA @ Townley Elementary
- YMCA @ Valley Ranch Elementary
- YMCA at La Villita Elementary School
- YMCA at Lively Elementary
- YMCA Irving @ TJ Lee Elementary
- YMCA Irving @ Townsell Elementary