Best Daycares in Plainview, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Plainview's 14 daycares, 8 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Texas's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 6 centers and 8 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 Plainview. 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 Plainview
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Plainview: 3.9 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Plainview: 3.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Plainview: 3.9 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Plainview?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Plainview.
- What percentage of Plainview daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Plainview daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 72% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Plainview?
- 6 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Plainview.
- How do Plainview daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Plainview daycares average 3.0 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