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Summer can wreak havoc on your schedule and your childcare situation. For anyone in need of summer childcare in the Dallas area, our round-up of local options is an excellent place to start!

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Local Summer Care 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.

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.

Castle Hills Montessori :: Ages six weeks to nine years enjoy fun, educational, summer programming. Multiple locations across the DFW metroplex.

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 through fifth grade.

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 to 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.

Spanish Schoolhouse :: Full-time and part-time programs for ages 18 months through kindergarten during the school year. Summer programs are for kids ages three to eight.

Xplor Preschool & School Age Care :: Infant care and preschool for ages six weeks through 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.

Spanish Schoolhouse :: Full-time and part-time programs for ages 18 months through kindergarten during the school year. Summer programs are for kids ages three to eight.

The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks to nine 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 to six years.

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.

Little Treasures Christian Learning Center :: Near Farmers Branch, this spot offers year-round, curriculum-based childcare for ages six weeks to five years.

Meadowbrook School :: A private preschool and kindergarten since 1970 that offers summer camp for ages three to six years. Located on Northwest Highway.

Northway Christian Day School :: Longtime early education center offering daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six months to five years. Located on Northwest Highway.

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.

Spanish Schoolhouse :: Full-time and part-time programs for ages 18 months through kindergarten during the school year. Summer programs are for kids ages three to eight.

The Nest Schools ::  Infant care and preschool plus after-school care for elementary-aged kiddos. Located in North Dallas near Preston and Frankford.

Willow Montessori Academy :: Daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks to six years. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Located off Mockingbird in the Love Field area.

Little Treasures Christian Learning Center :: Technically Dallas but adjacent to Farmers Branch, this spot offers year-round, curriculum-based childcare for ages six weeks to 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 to nine years.

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.

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, and drop-in care for ages six weeks and up. Summer care provides toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers up to age 12 with meals and a t-shirt.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Irving :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, and drop-in care for ages six weeks and up. Summer care provides toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers up to age 12 with meals and a t-shirt.

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 through fifth grade.

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.

Childtime Learning Center :: Reggio Emilia daycare, preschool, and summer care for ages six weeks – 12 years. Drop-in options available.

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 Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, and drop-in care for ages six weeks and up. Summer care provides toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers up to age 12 with meals and a t-shirt.

The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks to nine years.

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 year-round daycare, preschool, and after-school care from infancy up.

Carpe Diem Preschool :: Full-time and part-time preschool and daycare for ages three months to five years. Also offers after-school care and full-day summer camps for ages five to 12.

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 through fifth grade.

The Heights Child Development Center :: Daycare and preschool for ages two months to 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 to nine years.

Galaxy Ranch Private School :: Preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, For ages 12 months to six years. Before- and after-school care and summer camp offered for elementary-aged kids. Indoor pool on site.

Spanish Schoolhouse :: Full-time and part-time programs for ages 18 months – kindergarten during the school year. Summer programs are for kids ages three to eight.

Carpe Diem Preschool :: Full-time and part-time preschool and daycare for ages three months to five years. Also offers after-school care and full-day summer camps for ages five to 12.

Spanish Schoolhouse :: Full-time and part-time programs for ages 18 months – kindergarten during the school year. Summer programs are for kids ages three to eight.

The Children’s Courtyard :: Offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, part-time preschool, before- and after-school care, and drop-in care for ages six weeks and up. Summer care provides toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers up to age 12 with meals and a t-shirt.

The Learning Experience :: A national chain with a proprietary early education curriculum. Offers childcare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer care. For ages six weeks to nine years.

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Return to our Guide to Childcare in Dallas for additional childcare resources: daycares, babysitters and nannies, drop-in facilities, and preschools.