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Top Child Care, Preschool & Daycare in Houston

Parents in Houston use Wonderschool to find local in-home daycare, child care, and preschool options in their neighborhood. Wonderschool-affiliated child care programs — designated by our logo and verification badge on the listing — meet our Quality & Safety Promise — a set of standards that go above and beyond state licensing requirements for in-home programs.

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Finding quality childcare in Houston has always been a challenge, and it is especially challenging right now. Wonderschool is a network of curated licensed family child care homes, forest schools, microschools and center-based childcare programs near you.

There are many different types of daycares in Houston and you should pick child care that suit both yours and your child's needs. Some providers may provide full-time care, while others provide part-time care. Not all childcare in Houston takes infants (12 months), some may take only toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-5 years), so make sure you find a daycare that accommodates the age of your child.

Houston has many family daycares, also known as in-home daycares, are usually run from the personal home of a child care provider, and focus on caring for a smaller number of children from the surrounding neighborhood. In-home daycares in Houston tend to have a low student-to-caregiver ratio, meaning more personal attention for your child. The home setting also provides a “home away from home” environment that some children may find more comfortable in.

In addition to family daycares, Houston also has family child care centers. These are usually larger child care providers that serve a greater number of children, and may contain more shared amenities.

Each state has its own definition of when a child care program needs to attain a child care license versus when a program can operate as license-exempt, and running a child care program in Houston is no different. A licensed daycare program will have to meet particular requirements and pass an inspection process to be sure their home is safe for children.

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