What’s a good preschool near me? We hear this all the time! It’s a big decision, of course, and it’s important to know your options. To help, we’ve compiled a list of preschools in the Dallas area.
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Local Preschool Options
Cadence Academy :: Offers a homelike environment and signature programs for daycare, preschool, before- and after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
KinderCare :: A childcare center chain with lots of metroplex locations, all offering daycare and preschool for ages six weeks and up.
Cadence Academy :: Offers a homelike environment and signature programs for daycare, preschool, before- and after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Kids ‘R’ Kids :: A learning academy offering engaging curricula and programs for infants and toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and before- and after-school care. For ages six weeks – fifth grade.
KinderCare :: A childcare center chain with lots of metroplex locations, all offering daycare and preschool for ages six weeks and up.
La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
LMNOP Children’s Academy :: A newer facility with daycare, preschool, and pre-k for ages six weeks – five years. Full-day summer care offered for school-aged children.
Primrose Schools :: Lots of locations in the metroplex, each offering infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
The Happy Tree Child Development Center :: Curriculum-based care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. After-school care available, too. For ages six weeks – five years.
Wonderland Montessori :: Eight locations in the Dallas area offering Montessori programming for ages two months – 12 years.
Xplor Preschool & School Age Care :: Infant care and preschool for ages six weeks – pre-k. Before- and after-school care and summer camp for school-aged kids.
Handprints Academy :: Childcare for ages six weeks and up plus preschool and pre-k. Also offers before- and after-school care, including transportation to and from local elementary schools. Full-day programs offered during public school breaks and in-service days.
The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.
Primrose Schools :: Lots of locations in the metroplex, each offering infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Adventure Kids Playcare :: Multiple locations in Dallas (and around the metroplex). Offers childcare packages, preschool, camps, classes, and before- and after-school care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Braswell Child Development Center :: Dedicated to childcare services for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Offers daycare and preschool from birth to age four, before- and after-school care, and summer programs.
Cadence Academy :: Offers a homelike environment and signature programs for daycare, preschool, before- and after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Dallas Day School :: Inclusive daycare and preschool that provides an opportunity for children with and without special needs to develop, learn, and grow together. For ages six weeks – six years.
Fair Oaks Day School :: Offers Montessori daycare (with drop-in options), and preschool for ages six weeks – five years. Located near Walnut Hill and Abrams.
First Step Learning Centre :: Full-day childcare offered for ages six weeks – five years. Located off Inwood, on the UT Southwestern Medical Center campus.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School :: A private preschool through high school located near Midway and Forest.
Handprints Academy :: Childcare for ages six weeks and up plus preschool and pre-k. Also offers before- and after-school care, including transportation to and from local elementary schools. Full-day programs offered during public school breaks and in-service days.
Hope Day School :: A full-time daycare and early childhood education program for ages six weeks – five years. Part of Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, a mainline progressive Protestant denomination.
KinderCare :: A childcare center chain with lots of metroplex locations, all offering daycare and preschool for ages six weeks and up.
Little Treasures Christian Learning Center :: Near Farmers Branch, this spot offers curriculum-based childcare and preschool for ages six weeks – five years.
Montessori Children’s House and School :: Montessori preschool for ages three – six years. Located in Lake Highlands.
Northway Christian Day School :: Longtime early education center offering daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six months – five years. Located on Northwest Highway.
Our Redeemer Lutheran School :: Daycare and preschool located on a 10-acre campus across from NorthPark. For ages one year and up.
Preston Royal Preschool :: A North Dallas institution since 1958 offering preschool for ages 18 months – five years.
Primrose Schools :: Lots of locations in the metroplex, each offering infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
The Nest Schools :: Infant care and preschool plus after-school care for elementary-aged kiddos. Located in North Dallas near Preston and Frankford.
Wild Earth Preschool at the Dallas Zoo :: A full-day, nature-based preschool at the Dallas Zoo.
Willow Montessori Academy :: Daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – six years. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Located off Mockingbird in the Love Field area.
ArborCreek Montessori :: A private nursery, preschool, and kindergarten for newborns and up. This is a feeder school for ArborCreek Montessori Academy, a not-for-profit upper elementary/middle school.
Little Treasures Christian Learning Center :: In Dallas just outside Farmers Branch, this spot offers curriculum-based childcare and preschool for ages six weeks – five years.
The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks – nine years. (Southlake location coming soon.)
Buckingham United Methodist Preschool :: Daycare and preschool with small teacher/child ratios for ages 18 months – five years. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Christian Learning Center :: Part of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, its programs include Mother’s Day Out and academic preschool for ages six weeks – five years. Extended care available.
Handprints Academy :: Childcare for ages six weeks and up plus preschool and pre-k. Also offers before- and after-school care, including transportation to and from local elementary schools. Full-day programs offered during public school breaks and in-service days.
Happy Days School :: Established in 1977, Happy Days offers daycare, preschool, and kinder for children ages six weeks – five years and before- and after-school care (including drop-off and pickup service) for ages six+. Discounts available for City of Garland and GISD employees.
Cadence Academy :: Offers a homelike environment and signature programs for daycare, preschool, before- and after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.
Kids ‘R’ Kids :: Las Colinas :: A learning academy offering engaging curricula and programs for infants and toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and before- and after-school care. For ages six weeks – fifth grade.
KinderCare :: Irving :: A childcare center chain with lots of metroplex locations, all offering daycare and preschool for ages six weeks and up.
The Children’s Courtyard :: Irving :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.
Primrose Schools :: Valley Ranch :: Lots of locations in the metroplex, each offering infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Wonderland Montessori :: Las Colinas and Valley Ranch :: Eight locations in the Dallas area offering Montessori programming for ages two months – 12 years.
Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.
Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning School :: Daycare, preschool, and after-school programs for ages six weeks – 12 years.
OurKids Montessori School :: Educational daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years.
Primrose Schools :: Lots of locations in the metroplex, each offering infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, after-school care, and summer care. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks – nine years. (Southlake location coming soon.)
The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.
The Goddard School :: Daycare and private preschool and kindergarten for ages six weeks and up.
Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.
Handprints Academy :: Childcare for ages six weeks and up plus preschool and pre-k. Also offers before- and after-school care, including transportation to and from local elementary schools. Full-day programs offered during public school breaks and in-service days.
La Petite Academy :: Programs include daycare for babies and toddlers, before- and after-school care, preschool and kindergarten, drop-in services, summer care; and more. For ages six weeks – 12 years.
Breckinridge Montessori School :: Offers daycare, preschool, and summer care for children ages six weeks – nine years.
Canyon Creek Daycare :: A Christian learning center with daycare and preschool for ages six week – four years. Fresh meals provided daily.
Kids ‘R’ Kids :: A learning academy offering engaging curricula and programs for infants and toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and before- and after-school care. For ages six weeks – fifth grade.
KinderCare :: A childcare center chain with lots of metroplex locations, all offering daycare and preschool for ages six weeks and up.
The Heights Child Development Center :: Daycare and preschool for ages two months – four years. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks – nine years. (Southlake location coming soon.)
Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning School :: Daycare, preschool, and after-school programs for ages six weeks – 12 years.
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool :: A multi-state chain offering Reggio Emilia daycare and preschool for ages six weeks – pre-k.
The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, drop-in care, summer care, and more. For ages six weeks and up.
The Goddard School :: Daycare and private preschool and kindergarten for ages six weeks and up.
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Return to our Guide to Childcare in Dallas for additional childcare resources: babysitters and nannies, daycare, drop-in facilities, and summer care.
