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

Finding the right childcare
in Southlake, Texas

Southlake takes its name from the nearby Grapevine Lake, completed in 1952 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and was officially incorporated as a city in 1956 when local voters chose independence rather than annexation by neighboring Hurst. The city has grown into an affluent Dallas suburb renowned for its Southlake Town Square, an upscale outdoor shopping district with over 100 retailers and fine dining establishments, and for Carroll Independent School District, ranked the top-performing school district in Texas by SchoolDigger. Southlake (pop. 32,097)'s affluent Carroll ISD corridor draws premium national chains and beloved church preschools that compete on curriculum depth and low student-to-teacher ratios. 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 Southlake
360, S Nolen Dr Ste 160 Southlake, TX 76092
★ 4.8    ·  Spanish Immersion Preschool · Southlake
Spanish ImmersionPart-Time Options
8.5/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
9
Infant care
2
K-ready
9
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
9

Strengths

  • Parents who are educators themselves call the atmosphere "like none other" — teachers love their students and build true immersion without TV or free-for-all time
  • Rated 4.8 stars — children are holding full Spanish conversations with teachers after multiple years of enrollment
  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio and zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — among the safest, most personal settings in Southlake

Considerations

  • No infant program — youngest accepted is toddler age
  • Part-time schedule (part-year August–May) not compatible with year-round full-day working parent needs
2
Goddard School of Southlake
435, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
★ 4.5    ·  Preschool / Childcare · Accredited · Southlake
AccreditedMeals Included
7.8/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
8
Infant care
8
K-ready
9
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
4
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Parents describe the entire team as fantastic, with teachers who overcommunicate and love children as their own
  • NAEYC and Cognia dual accreditations (Cognia valid through 2029) — among the highest credentials in Southlake
  • Children consistently emerge academically well-prepared, with parents reporting strong pre-K and kindergarten readiness

Considerations

  • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — worth reviewing before enrolling
  • Largest capacity center in Southlake at 278 — high traffic at drop-off
3
Primrose School of Southlake
155, S Kimball Ave Southlake, TX 76092
★ 4.4    ·  Preschool / Childcare · Accredited · Southlake
AccreditedMeals Included
7.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
9
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Parents praise nurturing teachers who communicate regularly and truly care about each child's development
  • Nationally accredited Primrose curriculum with structured pre-K through kindergarten sequence
  • Before and after school care with transportation; staff noted for going above and beyond for special-needs children

Considerations

  • No subsidies accepted — premium pricing puts it out of reach for many families
  • Capacity of 169 can feel busy during peak drop-off hours
4
The Childrens Courtyard of Southlake
1601, Corporate Cir Southlake, TX 76092
★ 4.7    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Accredited · Southlake
AccreditedMeals IncludedWeekend Care
7.5/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
5
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • Rated 4.7 stars — parents say their kids love going to school every day, with hourly classroom updates via the SproutAbout app
  • Staff praised as attentive and knowledgeable, with drop-in care and skill classes expanding flexibility for working parents
  • Subsidies accepted and weekend care available — more accessible than most Southlake competitors

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies noted
  • Large 205-capacity campus-style building can feel impersonal for families seeking a boutique environment
5
Primrose School at Hidden Lakes
1100, Davis Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Preschool / Childcare · Accredited · Southlake
AccreditedMeals Included
7.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
9
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Accredited Primrose franchise sharing the same trusted curriculum praised by parents at the Kimball Ave location
  • Before and after school care with school transportation — convenient for Hidden Lakes neighborhood families
  • Established local presence serving the Hidden Lakes community within Carroll ISD

Considerations

  • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — same compliance concern as some Primrose peers
  • No subsidies accepted
6
CISD Little Dragons
2400, N Carroll Ave Southlake, TX 76092
District Early Childhood · Southlake
District Program
7.3/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
4
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Carroll ISD employee childcare center housed at the district administration building -- highest level of district oversight and accountability
  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies -- meets all Texas HHS licensing requirements with fully background-checked CISD employee staff
  • Small 70-capacity setting for infants and toddlers (6 weeks to age 3) with extremely personal care ratios

Considerations

  • Restricted exclusively to Carroll ISD employees and their grandchildren -- not available to the general public
  • Hours 6:50 AM--5:00 PM are shorter than most private centers in Southlake
7
Trinity Private School
1452, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Private Preschool · Southlake
Part-Time
7.3/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — clean safety record
  • Small 80-capacity setting provides more personal attention than larger Southlake chains
  • Serves infants through kindergarten — broad age coverage for one-school continuity

Considerations

  • Hours (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) not compatible with full-time working parent schedules
  • No subsidies accepted
8
Southlake Baptist Mom's Day Out & PreK
2501, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Church Preschool · Part-Time · Southlake
Part-TimeFaith-Based
7.1/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — strong safety compliance for this church-based program
  • 115-capacity Baptist church setting with warm, close-knit community culture
  • Affordable part-time alternative for families not needing full-day franchise-level care

Considerations

  • Hours 9:30 AM–3:30 PM only — no full-day option for working parents
  • No subsidies accepted
9
Chapel Hill Childrens School
185, S White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Christian Preschool · Part-Time · Southlake
Part-TimeFaith-Based
7.0/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
2
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — excellent compliance record among Southlake church schools
  • Nurturing Christian environment on White Chapel campus with 200-student capacity
  • Affordable faith-based alternative to premium Southlake franchise centers

Considerations

  • Part-time hours only (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) — not suited for full-time working parents
  • No infant program and no subsidies accepted
10
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
600, Zena Rucker Rd Southlake, TX 76092
★ 4.3    ·  Preschool / Childcare · Southlake
Meals Included
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
8
K-ready
4
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Premium boutique setting with meals provided and dedicated infant and toddler programming
  • Extended hours 6:30 AM–6:00 PM suitable for working parents
  • Smaller-scale enrollment compared to large national chain competitors in Southlake

Considerations

  • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — above average for Southlake
  • No subsidies accepted and no school-age program; no public Google reviews available
11
The Learning Experience
100, River Oaks Dr Southlake, TX 76092
The Learning Experience · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
2 High Deficiencies
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

  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
  • Large licensed capacity (209) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
12
The Learning Experience Southlake
435, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Preschool / Childcare · Southlake
Meals Included
6.2/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
5
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Proprietary "Signature Learning Experience" curriculum used nationwide across infant through kindergarten age groups
  • Open 6:30 AM–6:30 PM with meals provided — designed for working parents
  • Part-time enrollment options available alongside full-day program

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — slightly above average for Southlake peers
  • No subsidies accepted and no Google reviews publicly available to assess current parent sentiment
13
Smart Quest Academy
280, Commerce St Ste 105 Southlake, TX 76092
Preschool · Southlake
Part-Time
6.2/ 10
Safety
10
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
2
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — strong safety compliance
  • 100-capacity boutique academy offers a more personalized environment than large national chains
  • Part-time care option available for families not needing full-day enrollment

Considerations

  • No infant program and no full-day care option
  • No subsidies accepted and no public website to research curriculum details
14
Excel Academy
1400, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
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

  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
  • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Considerations

  • 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
15
Southlake-Grapevine KinderCare
3115, E Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
National Chain Childcare · Accredited · Southlake
AccreditedMeals Included
5.5/ 10
Safety
2
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Accredited KinderCare franchise — nationally recognized program with standardized curriculum
  • Subsidies accepted — one of the very few affordable options for lower-income families in Southlake
  • Full-day hours 6:30 AM–6:30 PM with infant through school-age coverage

Considerations

  • 7 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — highest deficiency count in Southlake; 10 medium-high also on record
  • Compliance history warrants careful review before enrollment
16
Southlake PSE
3119, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Childcare · Southlake
Meals Included
4.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
4
Infant care
3
K-ready
4
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
7
Extracurriculars
4

Strengths

  • Extended hours 6:00 AM–6:00 PM among the earliest open in Southlake for working families
  • Meals and snacks included with enrollment

Considerations

  • 1 high-severity HHSC deficiency noted
  • No infant care and no subsidies accepted; limited enrichment curriculum details available publicly
17
Excel Academy Southlake
1400, W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
Childcare Center · Southlake
Meals IncludedDrop-In Care
4.7/ 10
Safety
2
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
3
Culture
5
Class sizes
5
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Subsidies accepted — one of very few affordable enrollment options in Southlake
  • Drop-in care, skill classes, and school transportation increase flexibility for families
  • Infant through school-age coverage keeps siblings enrolled in one location

Considerations

  • 7 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — needs attention and should be reviewed carefully
  • Older facility on Southlake Blvd without recent renovation history
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