Resources for Families

How to Find Quality Childcare

It can be very challenging to find a childcare provider that fits all of your family’s criteria, including location, cost, and quality of care.

To assist you in this process, EFS has created a childcare assistance resources for families detailing 14 tips for selecting a childcare provider and 20 questions to ask potential childcare providers. Bookmark this resource as you visit local childcare centers— starting with the list of EFS partners below!

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Explore the map below and click on any location to view its business profile on Google Maps. The same locations are listed beneath the map, where you can view additional information on hours of operation, ages served, certifications, curriculum, and more.

DISCLAIMER: Users of Educational First Steps’ statements must investigate a site independently and form their own judgment regarding the site’s performance and safety. Educational First Steps’ statements are not meant to replace a parent’s or guardian’s investigation or good judgment. Users should not rely on Educational First Steps’ statements to decide whether to entrust a particular site with their child’s safety and well-being.

Childcare Centers

2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center 4255 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. Dallas TX 75224

Aishas Learning Center INC 2750 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas TX 75216

ALC Early Care and Education Centers 6610 Tyree St. Dallas TX 75209

American Care Academy 530 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. Dallas TX 75203

American Care Pleasant Grove 1227 N. Masters Dr. Dallas TX 75217

Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy 2638 S. Beckley Ave. Dallas TX 75224

Awesome Kidz 2 Learning Center 931 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington TX 76013

Braswell Child Development 2203 S. 2nd Ave. Dallas TX 75210

Brown's Early Discovery School 550 W. Danieldale Rd. Dallas TX 75137

Bryans House 3610 Pipestone Rd. Dallas TX 75212

Cadence Academy (Dallas) 13255 Noel Rd. Dallas TX 75240

Cadence Academy (Grapevine) 723 Ball St. Grapevine TX 76051

Cadence Academy, Allen 1224 E. Exchange Pkwy. Allen TX 75002

Cliff Temple Child Development 125 Sunset Ave. Dallas TX 75208

Comunidad Child Care Center 1721 N. Garrett Ave. Ste. 100 Dallas TX 75206

Cornerstone LC 5929 Northwest Dr. Mesquite TX 75150

Creative Steps Academy LLC 3429 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas TX 75220

Dallas Day School 4242 Office Pkwy. Dallas TX 75204

Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool 8061 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth TX 76123

DearOnes Montessori 6901 Granbury Rd. Fort Worth TX 76133

Denton Christian Preschool 1114 W. University Dr. Denton TX 76201

Denton City County Day School 1603 Paisley St. Denton TX 76209

Discovery Village Learning Center, LLC 855 N. Duncanville Rd. Cedar Hill TX 75104

Dixieland Child Care Center, LLC 1100 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Ste. 108 DeSoto TX 75115

Dream Keepers Academy 6615 Meadowbrook Dr. Ste. 6623 Fort Worth TX 76112

El Kinder - Bilingual Early Childhood Education 2523 S. Buckner Blvd. Dallas TX 75227

Good Shepherd Christian Academy 5625 Good Shepherd Way Fort Worth TX 76119

Good Street Learning Center INC 3126 Elsie Faye Heggins St. Dallas TX 75215

Hamilton Park Methodist Church 11881 Schroeder Rd. Dallas TX 75243

Handprints Child Care 2805 Peavy Rd. Dallas TX 75228

Happy Days Preschool LLC 2804 Keller Springs Rd. Carrollton TX 75006

Happy Days School 1201 Main St. Garland TX 75040

Horizon Learning Center (Pantego) 2211 S. Bowen St. Pantego TX 76013

Hugs and Kisses Too 2821 Vaughn Blvd. Ste. 4846 Fort Worth TX 76105

Kaleidoscope Child Development Center 19310 Midway Rd. Dallas TX 75287

Kids Concepts Child Development 4019 W. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas TX 75233

Kids Country Childcare and Learning Center 9571 Skillman St. Dallas TX 75243

Kids Discovery Academy Inc. 933 Barnes Bridge Rd. Mesquite TX 75150

Kids Gone Corporate 600 S. Blue Mound Rd. Saginaw TX 76131

KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy, LLC 1601 E. Abram St. Arlington TX 76010

KIDS Montessori Academy 1521 E Arapho Rd. Richardson TX 75081

KIDS Rainbow Academy, LLC 4959 Old Mansfield Rd. Fort Worth TX 76119

Kids University Learning Center 639 W. Wintergreen Rd. Lancaster TX 75134

Kids University Preparatory Learning Center 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas TX 75232

King Kids Learning Center, LLC 2900 Canton Dr. Fort Worth TX 76112

Lena Pope Early Learning Center 3200 Sanguinet St. Fort Worth TX 76107

Lena Pope Early Learning Center UNTHSC Campus 3620 Modlin Ave. Fort Worth TX 76107

Lighthouse Learning Center 5525 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas TX 75211

Lilian's Learning Center (Children Are People Too- Arlington) 1917 W. Park Row Dr. Arlington TX 76013

Lisa's Little Angels Learning Center 2714 Stalcup Rd. Fort Worth TX 76119

Little Britches Preparatory School 406 Cypress St. Seagoville TX 75159

Little Country Day Care and Preschool 900 Schoolhouse Rd. Haslet TX 76052

Little Scholars Academy (Infant) 14045 Waterfall Way Dallas TX 75240

Little Scholars Academy (Preschool) 1200 W. Spring Valley Rd. Richardson TX 75080

Low Birth Weight Development Center 345 Calumet Ave. Dallas TX 75211

Magical Moments Daycare Center 4328 Wilbarger St. Fort Worth TX 76119

Miss Barbara's ABCs Christian Academy 2316 Hilldale Blvd. Arlington TX 76016

Mrs. Burke's Christian Academy LLC 5900 Matlock Rd Arlington TX 76018

My King's Kids Academy 6255 Wichita St. Forest Hill TX 76119

NaNa Childcare and Learning Center 1951 E. Arkansas Ln. Arlington TX 76010

Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Dallas INC 1111 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas TX 75216

NV Kids Academy (West) 1035 Westmount Ave. Dallas TX 75211

Oak Leaf Kids Academy 3602 Chaha Rd. Rowlett TX 75088

Olives Lil' Angels Learning Center 1021 N. Joe Wilson Rd. Cedar Hill TX 75104

Pace and Ross Learning Center 3922 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas TX 75216

Play and Learn Christian Academy 9510 Military Pkwy. Dallas TX 75227

Poised for Success Learning Academy 3637 Broadway Blvd Ste. A and B Garland Tx 75043

Polly Wog Early Learning Academy 4617 Miller Ave. Fort Worth TX 76119

Precious Lambs Learning Center Inc 723 W. Pleasant Run Rd. Ste. 300 Lancaster TX 75146

Prestigious Learning Academy 1906 N. Story Rd. Irving TX 75061

Ready Set Jump Learning Center, LLC 7200 John T White Rd. Fort Worth TX 76120

Redeemers Child Care Center 8519 Craighill Ave. Dallas TX 75209

Rising Starz Childcare Center 1200 E. Jackson Rd BLDG 1 Carrollton TX 75006

Saintsville Baptist Church Academy 2200 Oak Hill Rd. Fort Worth TX 76112

Saintsville Baptist Church Childcare 1816 McClellan Ct. Fort Worth TX 76112

Southern Crest Day Care Center 2324 Locust Ave. Dallas TX 75216

St. Pius X Early Care and Education Center 1620 Oates Dr. Mesquite TX 75150

Sunny Days Christian Preschool 8100 Stonebrook Pkwy Frisco Tx 75034

Sunrise Early Learning and Development Center 3108 Stalcup Rd. Fort Worth TX 76119

The Learning Tree Academy 700 W. Pioneer Dr. Irving TX 75061

The Mothers Heart Childcare Learning Center 1600 Patio Ter. Arlington TX 76010

The Toddlers Den 7509 John T White Rd. Fort Worth TX 76120

Tiny Treasure Learning Academy 3121 Forest Ave. Fort Worth TX 76112

Tonae's Learning Center 3800 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth TX 76133

Tots Haven Christian Academy 5216 Helmick Ave. Fort Worth TX 76107

Treasures Chest Learning Center 2929 Forest Ave. Fort Worth TX 76112

Union Christian Academy 3312 S. Polk St. Dallas TX 75224

Willis Early Learning Center 2600 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75041

Wise Academy Inc 125 W. Wintergreen Rd. Cedar Hill TX 75104

Zion Kidz Academy & Learning Center 1004 N. Jefferson St. Lancaster TX 75146

Home Based Care

Affordable Child Care 3012 Dylan Dr Wylie, TX 75098

Angel's Little Palace* 609 East I 30 #107 Garland, TX 75043

Aramis Hunter 10230 Sweet Gum St Dallas, TX 75249

Barbara Aguillard-Dean 409 Stanton Dr Garland, TX 75042

Becky's Playhouse 1623 Chapman Street Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Brenda Inman 1902 Villanova Dr Richardson, TX 75081

Cornette Roberts 840 Cornfield Dr Arlington, TX 76017

Cultural Montessori Academy 776 Livingston Dr Allen, TX 75002

Deborah Robinson 1817 Crockett St Garland, TX 75042

Delores Chaney* 3116 Prairie Aster Dr Lancaster, TX 75134

Edith Shepard 623 Delores Dr Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Genet Ezra-Clemmons 621 Trillium Lane DeSoto, TX 75115

Hollys Haven in Home Child Care 1121 Lake Haven Dr Little Elm, TX 75068

Jane Khan 612 Via Sonoma Mesquite, TX 75150

Janie's Jungle 622 Calder Ave Duncanville, TX 75116

Keisha's Kare Academy* 1848 Apollo Ln Lancaster, TX 75134

Kim Malone 3617 Bond St Rowlett, TX 75088

Laugh and Learn 868 Windy Meadow Dr Desoto, Tx 75115

Linda Jackson 1513 Honey Bee Ln Lancaster, TX 75134

Lisa Lathon-Brooks 1154 Weaver Street Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Lisa Patterson 534 Country View Ln Garland, TX 75043

Marina Interial 9831 Queenswood Ln Dallas, TX 75238

Mary Lou Moreno 5522 Leewood St Dallas, TX 75212

Mi Casita 10342 Country Club Dr Dallas, TX 75218

Ms Pams Child Care 1517 Rice Rd Riesel, TX 76682

Ms Vicki's Day Care 515 Frank Keasler Blvd Duncanville, TX 75116

Ms. Kay's Legacy in Home Daycare 1525 Chapman Street Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Myra Douglas 2143 Matagorda Ln Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Myshundre Davis 1324 Thorne St. Dallas, Tx 75217

Nora L. Porter 1405 Bumble Bee Drive Lancaster, TX 75134

Pathways to Learning Childcare 1618 Vicksburg Dr Mesquite, TX 75181

Patrice Maddox 3700 Bayshore Dr. Arlington, TX 76016

Rene Harper 1206 Frio Ln Garland, TX 75040

Ronda Smith 1609 Glouchester Dr Garland, TX 75044

Sabrina Chase 2609 Brushwood Lane Mesquite, TX 75150

Shaneda Ford 320 Rio Grande Dr DeSoto, TX 75115

Soimone Johnson 4818 Tealwood Circle Garland, TX 75043

Stacey Reagan 1437 Meridian Way Garland, TX 75040

Story Time Overnight Child Care Services LLC 1715 Madison Drive Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Tahira Shafique 603 Killarney Richardson, TX 75081

Tammy Hoffman 2431 Richview Ct Garland, TX 75044

Train Up A Child Loving and Learning Center 323 Brookwood Drive Duncanville, TX 75116

Wanda Jackson 749 Oakland St Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Have additional questions about childcare in North Texas? Please feel free to reach out to EFS at any time!

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