Best Daycares in Temple, TX — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Temple's 48 daycares, 38 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Texas's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 32 centers and 15 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Temple. 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 Temple
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Temple: 4.1 (Sample of 48).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Temple: 4.1 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Temple: 4.1 (Sample of 48).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Temple?
- There are 48 licensed child care providers in Temple.
- What percentage of Temple daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Temple daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 72% statewide in Texas.
- What types of childcare are available in Temple?
- 32 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Temple.
- How do Temple daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Texas?
- Temple daycares average 4.1 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