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Top 10 daycares in Plano, TX

Parents agree: these Plano daycares are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Oakhill Day School

Oakhill Day School

31+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Family-owned since 1994 | 4-Star Texas Rising Star Certified | Serving Garland for 30+ Years Welcome to Oakhill Day School, where exceptional early childhood education meets the warmth of family-owned care. Located on a secure 3-acre campus in Garland, we've been nurturing young minds since 1994. Why Families Choose Us: 4-Star Texas Rising Star Provider - Meeting the highest quality standards in early childhood education Comprehensive Programs - Ages 18 months to 12 years with play-based curriculum that builds essential academic and life skills Secure Campus - Camera-monitored classrooms, secure entry, and experienced staff maintaining opt
Fara Children House

Fara Children House

Online now
11+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Welcome to Fara Children House, where your child's growth and learning are our top priorities. Located in the heart of Plano, TX, we provide a nurturing daycare environment designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and development. With personalized attention from our dedicated team of professionals, your child will thrive in a safe and engaging setting. At Fara Children House, we are committed to supporting your child's unique journey and ensuring a positive start to lifelong learning. Join us in creating a brighter future for your little ones.
Cultural Montessori Academy

Cultural Montessori Academy

11+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Founded in Allen, Texas, Cultural Montessori Academy provides a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The Academy focuses on teaching essential social, emotional, and behavioral skills using Montessori-inspired activities. It also offers unique bilingual development opportunities through Portuguese and Spanish learning programs. The team at Cultural Montessori Academy is dedicated to preparing children for a successful and happy future in a setting that emulates the comfort and safety of home.
Milestones Academy Of Texas

Milestones Academy Of Texas

Serves Plano, TX
At Milestones Academy of Texas, we strive to nurture every child in our care by providing consistency, innovation and excellence and igniting curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Building strong foundations, we guide and inspire children to explore, discover, create and learn. We foster children’s individual needs and develop their talents, abilities and interests. Our children are at the early stages of their learning paths. They are like little sponges soaking up the seeds of learning that we sew. They are beginning to build concepts of the world around them that will influence the rest of their lives. We have a unique and privilege
Smart Little Genius Daycare LLC

Smart Little Genius Daycare LLC

5.0(1)
11+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Carmen D. says, "Hi! I’m the daughter of Maria Reynosa. Sometimes, I assist her in caring for these children. It has been enjoyable to spend time with them." Read more
Little Sunshine Home Childcare

Little Sunshine Home Childcare

19+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Little Sunshine Home Daycare, established in 1996, is a state-licensed child care provider in Plano, TX, offering services to the surrounding areas. The facility nurtures children from newborn to 3 years old with a rich blend of educational activities, including arts and crafts, music, and circle time. The daycare operates Monday to Friday, providing healthy meals and ensuring a fun, loving environment. With over two decades of experience, the certified staff ensures a safe space for children, complete with daily outdoor play for holistic development.
Char's Childcare

Char's Childcare

Serves Plano, TX
Hi I am Char Feldmann. I have worked with young children for over 50 years. I would love to care for your infant toddler or preschool child in my home starting in June 2026
Sweet Home For Kids Childcare

Sweet Home For Kids Childcare

14+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Sweet Home For Kids Childcare, located in Plano, Texas and servicing surrounding areas, is a home-based childcare service that offers a convenient location near Ruisseau Village shopping mall and Sam Johnson Highway. Founded in 2011, it focuses on creating a nurturing environment for children with a maximum capacity of 12 to ensure personalized care.
Shanti’s Montessori Preschool

Shanti’s Montessori Preschool

9+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Shanti's Montessori, founded in 2016, provides home-based childcare services in Allen, Texas and surrounding areas. The Montessori focuses on offering an enriching and educational environment to newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Led by a caring, responsible, and Montessori-trained team, the facility ensures a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children. With a strong passion for education, Shanti's Montessori goes beyond school learning, integrating social aspects into their curriculum. Its services are available full-time, part-time, and on a drop-in basis from 7 am to 6 pm.
Dawn's Kids Daycare

Dawn's Kids Daycare

5.0(3)
15+ years in business
Serves Plano, TX
Allen C. says, "I love Dawn's flexibility on schedule and how she give each child the attention and care they need. Her attitude is always positive and her attention to detail each each child is top notch." Read more

Your Daycare questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on TrustedCare.

How much does daycare cost?

Daycare costs depend on the child’s age group, the type of daycare, and where you live. Infant daycare is typically the most expensive, ranging from $650 to $1,500 per month. Infant daycare requires higher ratios of caregivers to children, which increases costs. Babies require more individualized attention, including diaper changes, feedings, and naps. As the child ages and becomes more independent, this ratio decreases along with daycare costs.

Traditional daycare centers tend to charge higher rates than home-based family daycare centers or co-ops. However, they usually have lower child-to-caregiver ratios, offer a wider range of amenities and activities, and have stricter qualifications for staff. Church-based, YMCA, or other non-profit child care centers offer lower rates, while home-based daycare is typically the cheapest option due to the low overhead costs.

In urban areas with a higher cost of living, daycare costs tend to be higher to cover the cost of higher rent and teacher salaries. Suburban and rural daycare centers have lower overhead costs, which often translates to more affordable daycare.

Is daycare tax deductible?

No, you cannot directly deduct daycare expenses on your federal tax return. However, if you qualify, there's a tax credit designed to assist with daycare costs, known as the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

The Child and Dependent Care Credit enables you to claim a percentage of your eligible childcare expenses. It ranges from 20% to 35% of allowable expenses, capping at $3,000 for one qualifying child and $6,000 for two or more qualifying children (applicable to the 2023 tax year). Consult a qualified tax professional to confirm if your eligibility.

Can a daycare charge you when they are closed?

Some daycares may charge a reduced fee or no fee at all during certain closures, while others may maintain regular charges. The terms in your daycare contract or agreement should outline whether or not you are charged when they are closed. It's common for daycares to have specific policies regarding fees during closures, such as holidays or other scheduled breaks.

If you're unsure, reach out to the daycare directly to clarify their billing practices during closures.

How do I look up daycare violations?

To look up daycare violations, start by contacting your state’s licensing agency for childcare facilities. You can usually find this information through your state’s Department of Health and Human Services online database.

Another option is to reach out to community resources such as local parenting groups, forums, or social media groups. Other parents may share their experiences or provide information about daycare violations in your area. Finally, consider a visit the daycare center directly and ask for information about any past violations. Daycare centers are often required to make this information accessible to parents.

How do I choose a daycare?

When picking a daycare, trust your instincts and choose a daycare that aligns with your child's needs, your values, and provides a safe and nurturing environment for their development. Follow these additional suggestions to find the best fit for you and your child:

  • Get recommendations from other parents, friends, and pediatricians to start your search.
  • Visit in person to make sure the spaces are clean, safe, and friendly.
  • Ask about caregiver qualifications, such as CPR training, early childhood education background, and experience with children of a similar age.
  • Understand the daycare's approach to early education, discipline, feeding, and soothing methods.
  • Choose a daycare that is licensed and accredited to meet government-set health and safety standards.
  • Check if parents are encouraged to participate in the program and if there are opportunities for parental engagement.
  • Contact current and former clients for feedback on their experiences with the daycare.
  • Consider making unannounced visits to get a true sense of the daycare's daily operations
  • Look for a daycare with a suitable curriculum, flexible schedules, and activities that fit your preferences.
  • Visit the daycare with your child and see how they react to the space, teachers, and other children.
  • Secure a spot on the waiting list as early as possible, especially for sought-after infant programs.

What questions should I ask when evaluating potential daycare centers?

Gather as much information as you can to find the daycare that best fits your family’s needs. Be prepared with a list of questions when visiting daycares, including:

  • Is your daycare licensed and accredited to meet safety standards?
  • Are teachers credentialed and trained in CPR/First Aid?
  • What are the class sizes and student-teacher ratios for each age group?
  • What are the daycare's hours of operation and rates?
  • How does the daycare handle discipline?
  • Will the daycare assist with potty training?
  • How much time do children spend in free-play and outdoors?
  • Are meals and snacks provided by the daycare?
  • How are food allergies handled by the daycare?
  • What enrichment programs and activities are available?

Reviews for Plano daycares

Recent success stories from people in the Plano area.
Melina F.
High quality daycare! We love that each child is loved as if they are her children. We love that there is structure and routine. She is genuinely invested in all the childrens well being, development & responds to each childs individual needs. Open and transparent communication from 1st meeting to see if she is a good fit and throughout the time children are there. She is very patient with the children as well as understanding when things come with parents. Strict pick up and drop off policy. Clean environment. Age appropriate activities all the kids love.. She send random pics that brighten up ur day. Very reasonably priced for everything she provides and does for each child. We couldnt ask for a better daycare provider for our son!!! Highly recommend dawns daycare!
Dawn's Kids Daycare
Olivia A.
We have been going to Liberty for almost 6 years now! We started our daughter at 12 weeks and she is still going for after school and summer care. The facility is clean, has cameras, offers enriching curriculum and listens to concerns brought by parents. Highly recommend!
Liberty Private School
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