Grapevine, TX · Tarrant County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Grapevine, Texas

The Texas State Senate officially designated Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of Texas in 2009, and the city transforms itself into a holiday destination each year with more than 1,400 festive events over 40 days—a tradition that earned it Newsweek's vote for Best Christmas Town in the U.S. in 2024. Beyond its yuletide fame, Grapevine is also home to GrapeFest, the Southwest's largest wine festival, drawing over 260,000 visitors each September to celebrate Texas wine heritage with four days of tastings, entertainment, and grape-stomping competitions. Grapevine (pop. 57,038)'s historic Main Street charm meets modern family living, producing a tight childcare market with premium Montessori programs, nationally accredited preschools, and faith-based options that reflect the community's strong family values. 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
Spanish Schoolhouse Grapevine
Spanish Immersion Preschool · Toddler–Kindergarten · Grapevine
Spanish Immersion
8.0/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
8
Infant care
3
K-ready
9
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • 4.8 stars; Grapevine parents praise bilingual outcomes and warm staff
  • Part-time and full-time options; school-age care available

Considerations

  • No infant care
  • Does not accept child-care subsidies
2
The Goddard School of Grapevine
204, N Dooley St Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
★ 4.9    ·  Accredited Preschool · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
Play-Based Research Curriculum
7.8/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
8
Infant care
9
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Southlake/Grapevine Goddard School earns 4.9/5 stars; won Best Daycare, Best Local Private School, and Best Teacher from Southlake Journal
  • NAEYC and Cognia accredited; parents say teachers over-communicate and genuinely care; consistently described as an amazing family experience

Considerations

  • Does not accept child-care subsidies; premium pricing
  • Verify current HHSC deficiency count before enrolling
3
Heritage Learning Center Grapevine
204, N Dooley St Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
Childcare · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
0 High Deficiencies
7.6/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Learning center at 204 N Dooley St Grapevine; zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; infant through kindergarten
  • Zero deficiencies is a positive safety record; verify current enrollment status

Considerations

  • Limited public online profile; call to verify current enrollment status
4
Grapevine Faith Community Preschool
Faith-Based Preschool · Toddler–PreK · Grapevine
Church Community
7.5/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
2
K-ready
8
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Faith-based community with warm, family-focused environment
  • Grapevine parents praise the caring, nurturing teachers and tight-knit community

Considerations

  • Part-time hours; may not cover full working-day needs
  • No infant care; limited full-day options
5
Lil' Scholars Learning Academy Grapevine
Childcare · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
0 High Deficiencies
7.4/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
8
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Local childcare in Grapevine; zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; infant through kindergarten programs
  • Zero deficiencies is a positive safety record for Grapevine families

Considerations

  • Rating not yet widely available on major review platforms
  • Limited online visibility; call to verify enrollment
6
Primrose School of Grapevine
2300, Hall Johnson Rd Grapevine, TX 76051
Accredited Preschool · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
NAEYC Accredited
7.2/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
8
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • NAEYC accredited; structured Primrose curriculum; Grapevine parents praise teacher quality
  • Extended hours; meals, field trips, before/after school care

Considerations

  • Verify current HHSC deficiency record
  • Does not accept child-care subsidies
7
Southlake Montessori
1105, W Wall St Grapevine, TX 76051
Montessori · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
0 High Deficiencies
6.7/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Only AMI-recognized authentic Montessori school in the Southlake/Grapevine area; serves ages 3-12 at 1105 W Wall St
  • Small licensed capacity of 54 keeps class sizes intimate; NAMTA-affiliated with zero high deficiencies

Considerations

  • Programs begin at age 3 with no infant or toddler care; limited online review presence
  • Does not accept child-care subsidies; call to confirm current enrollment availability
8
Kids R Kids Grapevine
Childcare / Preschool · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
Accepts Subsidies
6.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
8
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
5
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • National franchise; accepts subsidies; extended hours; meals and transportation

Considerations

  • Verify HHSC deficiency count at specific location
  • High capacity; verify teacher-student ratios
9
Grapevine-Colleyville Early Childhood
2300, Hall Johnson Rd Grapevine, TX 76051
Public PreK · 3–4 year olds · Grapevine
GCISD PreK Program
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
2
K-ready
8
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • GCISD public PreK; income-eligible families receive free enrollment
  • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills-aligned curriculum; qualified public school teachers

Considerations

  • Income eligibility requirements apply; part-time school-day hours only
  • Not a full-day childcare solution
10
Fellowship Learning Center
2450, N Highway 121 Grapevine, TX 76051
Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
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

  • Faith-based program serving children 6 weeks-12 years in a nurturing setting; pricing $325-$775/month depending on schedule
  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; located at 2450 N Highway 121 Grapevine

Considerations

    11
    Love One Another Preschool
    2031, W Northwest Hwy Grapevine, TX 76051
    Licensed Childcare · 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

    • Faith-based preschool at 2031 W Northwest Hwy Grapevine; zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; nurturing Christian environment
    • Infant and toddler/kinder programs in Grapevine

    Considerations

      12
      First Presbyterian Preschool
      1002, N Park Blvd Grapevine, TX 76051
      Faith-Based Preschool · 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
      • Operating hours: 09:00 AM-02:30 PM

      Considerations

        13
        Hughes Road Montessori
        1650, Hughes Rd Ste A Grapevine, TX 76051
        Montessori · Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        1 High Deficiencies
        6.5/ 10
        Safety
        7
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        7
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Montessori preschool at 1650 Hughes Rd Grapevine serving 18 months to 6 years; parents report kids attend for 3+ years with wonderful attentive teachers
        • Blends Montessori philosophy with child-centered intellectual, social, and physical development; before/after care available

        Considerations

        • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        14
        Pride Academy and Preschool
        3105, Ira E Woods Ave Grapevine, TX 76051
        School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        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

        • Local academy at 3105 Ira E Woods Ave Grapevine; zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; infant through school-age programs
        • Zero deficiencies is a positive safety record for Grapevine families

        Considerations

        • Large licensed capacity (203) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
        15
        KinderCare Grapevine
        204, N Dooley St Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
        Childcare Chain · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
        NAEYC Accredited
        6.4/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        8
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        6
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • National brand; consistent curriculum; extended hours; NAEYC accredited

        Considerations

        • Verify current HHSC deficiency count
        • Mixed local reviews — schedule a tour
        16
        Childtime Learning Center Grapevine
        204, N Dooley St Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
        Childcare Chain · Infant–School Age · Grapevine
        Accepts Subsidies
        6.4/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        8
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        6
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Childtime brand; accepts subsidies; extended hours; transportation available

        Considerations

        • Mixed local reviews; verify current HHSC deficiency status
        17
        Grapevine Christian School
        525, N Park Blvd Grapevine, TX 76051
        Faith-Based Preschool · Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        1 High Deficiencies
        6.3/ 10
        Safety
        7
        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

        • Faith-based school educating children 18 months through Pre-K since 1981; loving Christian environment at 525 N Park Blvd
        • Small community-oriented preschool with 40+ year history in Grapevine

        Considerations

        • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        18
        Foundations Church
        1520, W Wall St Grapevine, TX 76051
        Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        1 High Deficiencies
        6.3/ 10
        Safety
        7
        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

        • Faith-based program at 1520 W Wall St Grapevine; infant through school-age; 1 high-severity HHSC deficiency
        • Church-based early education at Foundations Church Grapevine

        Considerations

        • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        19
        The Childrens Courtyard
        1950, Glade Rd Grapevine, TX 76051
        School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        4 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
        6.0/ 10
        Safety
        4
        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

        • National Children's Courtyard chain at 1950 Glade Rd Grapevine; accepts subsidies; infant through school-age programs
        • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies - review latest inspection before enrolling

        Considerations

        • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        • Large licensed capacity (210) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
        20
        Brainiacs Learning Academy- Grapevine
        204, N Dooley St Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
        Licensed Childcare · 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

        • Learning academy at 204 N Dooley St Grapevine; accepts subsidies; infant through school-age programs
        • 6 high-severity HHSC deficiencies - review latest inspection before enrolling

        Considerations

        • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        21
        Lionheart Children's Academy at Stone Myers
        2501, Stone Myers Pkwy Grapevine, TX 76051
        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

        • Children's academy at 2501 Stone Myers Pkwy Grapevine; infant through school-age programs; accepts full age range
        • 9 high-severity HHSC deficiencies - review latest inspection report carefully before enrolling

        Considerations

        • 9 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        • Large licensed capacity (280) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
        22
        Cadence Academy
        723, Ball St Grapevine, TX 76051
        School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        7 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
        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

        • National Cadence Academy chain at 723 Ball St Grapevine; accepts subsidies; infant through school-age programs
        • 7 high-severity HHSC deficiencies - review latest inspection before enrolling

        Considerations

        • 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        23
        The Pillars Christian Learning Center
        2301, Hall Johnson Rd Grapevine, TX 76051
        Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
        7 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

        • Christian learning center at 2301 Hall Johnson Rd Grapevine; full-day infant through school-age programs
        • 7 high-severity HHSC deficiencies - review latest inspection report carefully

        Considerations

        • 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
        • Large licensed capacity (204) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
        24
        GCISD Summer Programs
        2301, Pool Rd Grapevine, TX 76051
        School-Age / After-School Care · School Age
        0 High Deficiencies
        5.2/ 10
        Safety
        9
        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

        • Grapevine-Colleyville ISD summer school-age program at 2301 Pool Rd Grapevine; district-run program for summer care
        • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies; structured summer enrichment

        Considerations

        • Large licensed capacity (350) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
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