Best Daycares in Melissa, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Melissa's 22 daycares, 17 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Texas's statewide rate of 70%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 3.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 9 centers and 13 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Texas's average of 33%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Melissa. 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 Melissa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Melissa: 4.1 (Sample of 22).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Melissa: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Melissa: 4.2 (Sample of 22).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Melissa?
- There are 22 licensed child care providers in Melissa.
- What percentage of Melissa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 77% of Melissa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 70% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Melissa?
- 9 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Melissa.
- How do Melissa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Melissa daycares average 3.5 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