Best Daycares in Richardson, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Richardson's 64 daycares, 10 (16%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Texas's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 3.8 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 45 centers and 19 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Richardson. 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 Richardson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Richardson: 3.0 (Sample of 64).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Richardson: 3.8 (Sample of 18).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Richardson: 2.8 (Sample of 64).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Richardson?
- There are 64 licensed child care providers in Richardson.
- What percentage of Richardson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 16% of Richardson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Richardson?
- 45 center-based, 19 home-based providers operate in Richardson.
- How do Richardson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Richardson daycares average 3.8 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 64 Daycares in Richardson
- Rainbow Connection Preschool
- Renner Home Child Care Montessori
- Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary
- Richardson ISD - Northrich Elementary
- Richardson ISD Dartmouth Elementary
- Richardson ISD MST Magnet School
- Richardson ISD- Richardson Terrace Elementary
- RISD Little Eagles Child Learning Academy
- RISD Little Mustangs Child Learning Academy
- RISD Little Rams and Wildcats Child Learning Academy
- Rising Stars Academy