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Childcare centers in Garland, TX

Garland has 114 licensed childcare centers and homes in Texas's licensing records. Among the 845 Texas cities with listings, Garland ranks #23 by centers and homes on file. 44 of 114 centers and homes accept Child Care Services. By county, all 114 are recorded in Dallas County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) public records · Texas childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 114licensed centers and homes in Garlandon file in the state's licensing records
  • 9,618licensed seatsof 114 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 83%serve infantsof 112 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 39%accept Child Care Servicesof 114 centers and homes reporting
  • 49%open before 7 AMof 111 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 42%open after 6 PMof 111 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Garland

Showing 1 to 50 of 114 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • LaunchPad Learning Center

    1520 LAVON DR, 75040-5118

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    465
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Oakhill Day School

    1025 E BRAND RD, 75044-5027

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    289
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Oak Park School

    2402 FIREWHEEL PKWY, 75040-4056

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    289
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Life Time Fitness Camps

    5602 NAAMAN FOREST BLVD, 75044-5650

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    260
    Hours
    3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • The Willow Child Development Center

    801 W AVENUE D, 75040-7002

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    256
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Radiant Kidz Academy

    916 N JUPITER RD, 75042-5440

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    255
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • LionHeart Children's Academy

    2660 BELT LINE RD, 75044-7002

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    237
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • For Kids Only Child Learning Center

    5210 DUCK CREEK DR, 75043-6801

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    221
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Ace Kids Academy

    4330 O BANION RD, 75043-2951

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    217
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Primrose School of Firewheel

    5074 N PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH H, 75040-2760

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    211
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 6:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Imagination Station

    1966 ARAPAHO RD, 75044-5708

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    204
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Happy Days School

    1201 MAIN ST, 75040-6132

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    201
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Magic Land Child Care and Learning Center

    1517 W BUCKINGHAM RD, 75042-4204

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    200
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • The Goddard School of Garland

    5760 N. GARLAND AVE, 75044

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    200
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Mount Hebron DCC

    901 DAIRY RD, 75040-7435

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    195
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Country Club Active Learning

    1601 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, 75040-5324

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    187
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • UBC Academy

    916 N JUPITER RD, 75042-5440

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    187
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Blue Ivey School

    2101 FIREWHEEL PKWY, 75040-4050

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    185
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • New World United Methodist DCC

    5134 NORTHWEST HWY, 75043-5247

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    185
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Early Head Start- Garland

    4580 W BUCKINGHAM RD, 75042-4514

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    183
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Children's Treehouse Buckingham

    3317 W BUCKINGHAM RD, 75042-4303

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    181
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Pecan Ranch Early Learning Center

    815 E OATES RD, 75043-2606

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    169
    Hours
    6:15 AM to 6:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Willow Oaks Kids Academy

    2885 BELT LINE RD, 75044-7007

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    169
    Hours
    6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • OakCreek School

    3429 COLLINS BLVD, 75044-3621

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Prep Montessori Academy

    1951 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, 75040-3910

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    143
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • ABC and 123 Early Education Center

    1521 Rowlett Road, 75043-1933

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    142
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Kid City USA Garland

    1521 ROWLETT RD, 75043-1933

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    142
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Firewheel Christian Academy

    5500 LAVON DR, 75040-3122

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    141
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Zemikael Academy

    2814 LAVON DR, 75040-8766

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    141
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Bumblebee Little School

    1238 BELT LINE RD STE 380, 75040-1978

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    136
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Preschool on Shiloh

    410 N SHILOH RD, 75042-6614

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    136
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Childtime Children's Center

    985 W BRAND RD, 75040-1002

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    130
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Kingsbridge Montessori School

    449 KINGSBRIDGE DR, 75040-0905

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    129
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Little Milestones at Firewheel

    7502 N GARLAND AVE, 75044-2583

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Kiddie Academy of Firewheel

    4812 N PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH H, 75040-2742

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    120
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Skyrise School of Garland

    1321 NORTHWEST HWY, 75041-5837

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    120
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Centerville Learning Center

    407 W CENTERVILLE RD, 75041-5443

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    118
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • West Garland Head Start

    3709 W WALNUT ST, 75042-6239

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    106
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Lighthouse Academy - Garland LLC

    244 S BARNES DR, 75042-7218

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    102
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Lighthouse Academy Garland LLC

    244 SOUTH BARNES DRIVE, 75042

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    102
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • A Creative Focus Learning Center

    720 MEADOWCREEK LN, 75043-2947

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    101
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Willis Early Learning Center

    2600 BROADWAY BLVD, 75041-3519

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    95
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Abugida Academy 2

    1613 N GARLAND AVE, 75040-4557

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    92
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Glenwood Day School

    2446 APOLLO RD, 75044-6342

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    90
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Brilliant Butterflies Academy, LLC

    3630 N SHILOH RD STE 207, 75044-6650

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    85
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

Paying for childcare in Garland

Three programs can help Garland families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Garland", it counts Garland centers and homes; where it says "Across Texas", it counts the whole state.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.

100%In Garlandaccept Head Start2 of 2 centers and homes reporting

100%In Garlandaccept Early Head Start2 of 2 centers and homes reporting

99%Across Texasaccept Head Start160 of 161 centers reporting

99%Across Texasaccept Early Head Start144 of 145 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Garland

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Garland?

Garland has 114 licensed childcare centers and homes in Texas's licensing records. Among the 845 Texas cities with listings, Garland ranks #23 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.

Which Garland centers accept Child Care Services?

44 of Garland's 114 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Services. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Services" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 40% of Texas centers in the directory are current Child Care Services providers (6,132 of 15,190 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Texas daycare license?

Look the center up in Search Texas Child Care, Texas's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Texas?

For children 0–11 months in licensed child care centers, Texas allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609. For 12–17 months it is 1:5. The full Texas table is in the Texas guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Texas license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →