Cedar Hill, TX · Dallas / Ellis County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Cedar Hill, Texas

Cedar Hill sits at the highest point in a straight line from the Red River to the Gulf Coast, commanding views across its 800-foot elevation cloaked in native eastern red cedar trees that give the city its name. The small Dallas-area community borders Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, offering 45+ miles of trails through some of the region's best outdoor recreation and rare tallgrass prairie remnants. With roots tracing back to 1846 as a temporary county seat, Cedar Hill even brushed notoriety when Raymond Hamilton, an associate of Bonnie and Clyde, robbed the First State Bank there in 1932. Cedar Hill (pop. 48,400)'s Joe Pool Lake backdrop belies a robust childcare market anchored by WISE Academy's 4-Star accreditation and Olive's Lil' Angels' zero-deficiency community school. We scored each licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Olives Lil' Angels Learning Center
1021, N Joe Wilson Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Accredited Childcare · Cedar Hill
AccreditedMeals IncludedDrop-In Care
8.1/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Parents praise teacher Director Mrs. Hogg and staff for their great passion in creating true scholars — children become self-sufficient and confident from early toddler age
  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies with accreditation, subsidies, and drop-in care — highly comprehensive package
  • Full before/after school with transportation, classroom observation windows for parents, and a Christian nurturing environment

Considerations

  • 168 capacity can be busy at peak hours
  • Hours 6:30 AM–6:00 PM close slightly earlier than some competing centers
2
WISE ACADEMY Inc
125, W Wintergreen Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Accredited Childcare · Cedar Hill
AccreditedMeals Included
7.9/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
2
K-ready
9
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — top safety compliance among all Cedar Hill providers
  • 4-Star Texas Rising Star accreditation — the highest quality rating possible under the state program
  • Subsidies accepted with transportation to schools — the strongest combination of quality and accessibility in Cedar Hill

Considerations

  • No infant program — starts at toddler age (approximately 20 months)
  • 170 capacity fills quickly and families report wait lists
3
Eya's House
1420, High Pointe Ln Cedar Hill, TX 75104
★ 4.9    ·  Small Childcare Center · Cedar Hill
Drop-In CarePart-Time
7.5/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
4
Infant care
9
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
10
Extracurriculars
4

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — excellent compliance for a micro-center in Cedar Hill
  • 25-capacity home-like setting provides the most intimate infant and toddler environment in the city
  • Subsidies accepted with drop-in care — maximally accessible given the small scale

Considerations

  • Very small enrollment means the site is often at capacity with wait times for new families
  • Limited hours (7:30 AM–5:30 PM) — closes earlier than most competitors
4
Childcare Network #198
195, N Clark Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
National Childcare Chain · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedDrop-In Care
7.2/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
5
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — excellent safety record consistent with Childcare Network's brand-wide compliance culture
  • 192 capacity with drop-in care and full before/after school on central Clark Rd
  • Parents at Childcare Network locations consistently describe professional, welcoming staff and children who love attending

Considerations

  • No subsidies accepted
  • Large 192-capacity site can mean crowded drop-off during school-year mornings
5
Childcare Network #172
240, E Belt Line Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
National Childcare Chain · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedDrop-In Care
7.1/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — consistently safe, matching the strong compliance standard of sister location #198
  • 110-capacity Belt Line Rd site with drop-in care and full before/after school
  • Transportation included — convenient for Cedar Hill families west of Highway 67

Considerations

  • No subsidies accepted
  • Smaller footprint and fewer program extras than sister location #198 on Clark Rd
6
Hillcrest Development Center
265, W Pleasant Run Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Church Preschool · Part-Time · Cedar Hill
Faith-Based
6.7/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
2
Teachers
7
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — excellent compliance record for Hillcrest Baptist's church-based program
  • 125-capacity church school with warm, close-knit community culture and faith-integrated learning
  • Snacks and part-time care available — well-suited for families supplementing home care with structured preschool

Considerations

  • Part-time only (9:00 AM–2:30 PM) — not suitable for full-time working parents
  • No school-age program and no subsidies accepted
7
Trinity Christian Preschool
1231, E Pleasant Run Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K
0 High Deficiencies
6.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Operating hours: 08:00 AM-03:30 PM

Considerations

  • Large licensed capacity (207) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
8
Kid's University Preparatory Learning Center II
1599, Kingswood Dr Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Preparatory Childcare · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedDrop-In Care
6.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Subsidies accepted with drop-in care, after-school program, and transportation — a well-rounded package for working families
  • 109 capacity at an extended academic-prep curriculum level — prepares children for elementary rigor
  • Serves infants through school age for multi-child family convenience

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies noted
  • Hours close at 5:30 PM — earlier than most peers in Cedar Hill
9
Trinity Christian Preschool Cedar Hill
513, Straus Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Church Preschool · Part-Time · Cedar Hill
Faith-Based
6.4/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
2
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
4

Strengths

  • Abeka curriculum in a faith-integrated preschool -- strong academic and spiritual foundation for ages 6 months through kindergarten
  • Small class sizes with teachers building genuine relationships; focus on spiritual, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies -- excellent safety compliance at 207-capacity faith-based campus

Considerations

  • Part-time hours only (8:00 AM--3:30 PM) -- not suitable for full-time working parents
  • No subsidies accepted and no school-age program
10
Discovery Village Learning Center, LLC
855, N Duncanville Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Community Childcare · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedDrop-In Care
6.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Subsidies accepted with drop-in, part-time, and before/after school — maximum flexibility for Cedar Hill community families
  • 90-capacity neighborhood center on N Duncanville Rd with meals provided
  • Independent community operation serves infants through school age without franchise constraints

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies noted
  • Independent operation means less curriculum standardization than national brand competitors
11
Crayola Experience & Academy
128, N Roberts Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
2 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
6.2/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
  • Small licensed capacity of 30 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
12
Journey of Faith Christian Learning Center
321, Cooper St Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Faith-Based Childcare · Cedar Hill
Faith-Based
6.2/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
4
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
4

Strengths

  • Subsidies accepted in a faith-based community environment — accessible Christian care in Cedar Hill
  • Small 51-capacity setting provides personal, individualized attention for infants through school age
  • Transportation to schools provided alongside before/after school care

Considerations

  • 1 high-severity HHSC deficiency noted
  • 5 medium-high deficiencies also on record — worth reviewing before enrolling
13
Gifted Minds Academy
110, Kenya St Cedar Hill, TX 75104
★ 1.5    ·  Childcare Center · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedSkill Classes
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
3
Mgmt
3
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Large, spacious facility with skill classes, drop-in care, and 6:00 AM open -- flexible options for varied schedules
  • Serves infants through school age with meals included and transportation to schools

Considerations

  • 1.0 stars on Yelp with reports of hygiene concerns and inadequate infant supervision -- warrants serious review before enrolling
  • 3 high-severity HHSC deficiencies; very new facility opened late 2025 with no established review track record
14
Metro Christian Academy
935, S Clark Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
6 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
5.9/ 10
Safety
3
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
  • Small licensed capacity of 56 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

Considerations

  • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
15
Right at School at Waterford Oaks Elementary
401, N Waterford Oaks Dr Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Age / After-School Care · Pre-K–School Age
1 High Deficiencies
5.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Small licensed capacity of 50 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

Considerations

  • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
16
Powerhouse Center Cedar Hill
513, Straus Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Age / After-School · Cedar Hill
Meals IncludedBefore/After School
5.8/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
4
Infant care
1
K-ready
7
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Only 1 high-severity HHSC deficiency — good compliance for an active school-age program
  • Subsidies accepted with meals and before/after school care — accessible for working families
  • 81-capacity school-age focused program with sports and activity-based enrichment

Considerations

  • School-age only — no infant or preschool programming
  • Opens at 6:00 AM but no full-day childcare for younger children
17
Tesia's Tiny Tots Day Care Center, Inc
524, N Highway 67 Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
9 High Deficiencies
5.8/ 10
Safety
2
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Small licensed capacity of 37 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Considerations

  • 9 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
18
Right at School at Highlands Elementary
131, Sims Dr Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Based After-School · Cedar Hill
Before/After SchoolDrop-In Care
5.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
3
Infant care
1
K-ready
7
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
5
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
3

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — strong compliance
  • On-campus at Highlands Elementary for maximum drop-off and pickup convenience
  • Drop-in care available alongside regular enrollment for flexible scheduling

Considerations

  • After-school focused — not a full-day childcare solution
  • No infant or toddler program
19
Right at School at Lake Ridge Elementary
1020, Lake Ridge Pkwy Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Based After-School · Cedar Hill
Before/After School
5.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
3
Infant care
1
K-ready
7
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
5
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
3

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — strong compliance
  • On-campus at Lake Ridge Pkwy — convenient for lakeside Cedar Hill community families
  • Drop-in and part-time options for flexible scheduling around school schedules

Considerations

  • After-school only schedule — no full-day care option available
  • Limited to school-age children; no infant or preschool programming
20
Right at School at High Pointe Elementary
1351, High Pointe Ln Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Based After-School · Cedar Hill
Before/After School
5.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
3
Infant care
1
K-ready
7
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
5
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
3

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — consistent compliance
  • On-campus at High Pointe Elementary with drop-in and part-time options
  • Right at School national enrichment standards with structured after-school activities

Considerations

  • After-school focused with limited daytime hours — not a full childcare solution
  • No infant or preschool program
21
Cambridge Academy Cedar Hill
513, Straus Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Academy Childcare · Cedar Hill
Meals ProvidedSkill Classes
5.5/ 10
Safety
2
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
7
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Subsidies accepted with skill classes, field trips, and school transportation — a strong enrichment value for Cedar Hill families
  • 85-capacity academy-style program opens at 6:30 AM for early-shift working parents
  • Serves infants through school age with meals included

Considerations

  • 7 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a concerning compliance record for a center of this size
  • 2 medium-high deficiencies also noted — families should review recent inspection reports carefully
22
Right at School Collegiate Prep Elementary
975, Pickard Dr Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Based After-School · Cedar Hill
Before/After SchoolDrop-In Care
5.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
4
Infant care
1
K-ready
7
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
4

Strengths

  • On-campus at Collegiate Prep Elementary — maximum convenience for enrolled families with no transportation coordination needed
  • 100 capacity — the largest Right at School site in Cedar Hill with drop-in and part-time options
  • Right at School national enrichment program with structured before/after school activities

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies noted
  • After-school focused — limited to school-age children with no full-day childcare available
23
Metro Christian Academy Cedar Hill
935, S Clark Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Christian Childcare · Cedar Hill
Faith-BasedMeals Included
5.0/ 10
Safety
2
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
4
Compassion
6
Mgmt
4
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Hands-on curriculum with purposefully chosen classroom materials; staff focused on real education not babysitting
  • Subsidies accepted at 56-capacity faith-based center with full-day 6:30 AM--6:30 PM hours and school transportation
  • Small enrollment enables more personal teacher-child interaction than large chain competitors

Considerations

  • 6 high-severity HHSC deficiencies -- significant compliance concern for a center of this size
  • Very limited public reviews make it difficult to independently assess current parent satisfaction
24
Powerhouse Center
129, W Wintergreen Rd Cedar Hill, TX 75104
School-Age / After-School Care · School Age
1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
5.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
2
K-ready
2
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
  • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

Considerations

  • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
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