Conroe, TX · Montgomery County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Conroe, Texas

Conroe rose to prominence as an oil boomtown after the 1931 discovery of the Conroe Oil Field, and during the 1930s briefly boasted more millionaires per capita than any other U.S. city. Today, Conroe is one of the fastest-growing cities in America—it was the fastest-growing large city in the United States between 2015-2016—and stands as a principal city in the Houston metropolitan area while maintaining its identity approximately 40 miles north of Houston. Conroe has rapidly evolved from a small-town childcare scene to a suburban growth powerhouse, with national chains, bilingual programs, and church preschools competing for the thousands of young families flooding Montgomery County's new master-planned communities. 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
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Conroe
4.5    ·  Lutheran School · Toddler–School · W Dallas St (77301)
7.5/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a strong safety record; 4.5 Google stars across 20+ reviews
  • Longstanding Conroe church school with warm Lutheran community values; teachers praised for compassion
  • Arts programming and field trips included; snacks provided; small-class intimate setting

Considerations

  • No infant program — preschool-age minimum
  • Part-time/half-day format only; not suited for full-day working-parent needs
2
4.4    ·  Preschool / Full-Day · Infant–School · TX-105 (77304)
7.4/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid Primrose safety record; 4.4 Google stars across 45+ reviews
  • Parents report children are genuinely excited to attend school and teachers know every family by name
  • Meals, transportation, and skill classes included; TX-105 location conveniently serves the Conroe/Woodlands border corridor

Considerations

  • Does not accept subsidies
  • Waitlist is common in peak enrollment periods — reach out early for the following school year
3
South Conroe Baptist Church Preschool
4.6    ·  Church Preschool · Toddler–School · N FM 3083 Rd (77303)
7.2/ 10
Safety
9
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
9
Culture
9
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — an outstanding safety record; 4.6 Google stars across 20+ reviews
  • Highly praised for compassionate, caring teachers; small 98-child setting means every child is known by staff
  • Snacks included; intimate Conroe church community with a warmly nurturing environment

Considerations

  • No infant care — preschool-age minimum
  • Part-time only; not suitable for working parents who need full-day coverage
4
4.4    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · I-45 S Conroe (77302)
Accredited
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
6
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Accredited Ivy Kids with strong brand reputation; 4.4 Google stars across 35+ reviews
  • Accepts subsidies; classroom cameras, meals, and transportation included — praised by parents across the Ivy Kids brand
  • I-45 corridor location is convenient for Conroe commuters heading into greater Houston

Considerations

  • 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record alongside 4 medium-high deficiencies — ask for full inspection documentation
  • As a newer Conroe location, on-site reputation is still building compared to more established area centers
5
Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
5 High Deficiencies
6.9/ 10
Safety
3
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • GreatSchools 4.9/7 reviews; Facebook 96% recommend/18 reviews; parents call it 'one of the BEST preschools'
  • Accredited Episcopal school serving 6 weeks-Pre-K with attentive teaching and small class sizes
  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
  • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

Considerations

  • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
6
Alden Bridge Presbyterian Preschool
Faith-Based Preschool · Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
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
  • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
  • Small licensed capacity of 51 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
  • Operating hours: 08:00 AM-05:30 PM

Considerations

    7
    The Grove Community School
    School-Age / After-School Care · Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
    0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
    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
    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
    • Operating hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM

    Considerations

      8
      School-Age / After-School Care · 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

      • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
      • Snacks provided as part of daily program
      • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

      Considerations

        9
        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

        • 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-04:00 PM

        Considerations

          10
          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

          • 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
          • Snacks provided as part of daily program
          • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-10:00 PM

          Considerations

            11
            MET EHS Conroe 1484
            Licensed Childcare · 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
            • Small licensed capacity of 57 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: 07:00 AM-03:00 PM

            Considerations

              12
              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

              • 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
              • Snacks provided as part of daily program
              • Operating hours: 08:00 AM-05:30 PM

              Considerations

                13
                Little Texans Childcare Center
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                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

                • 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: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (208) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                14
                Licensed Childcare · 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

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Operating hours: 09:00 AM-02:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                15
                Kids Only I
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                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

                • 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: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                16
                Kids Kingdom
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                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

                • 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: 06:30 AM-07:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (201) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                17
                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

                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 09:00 AM-02:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                18
                Love and Light Learning Center LLC
                School-Age / After-School Care · 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

                • Small licensed capacity of 39 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: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                19
                School-Age / After-School Care · 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

                • 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

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (217) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                20
                Faith-Based Preschool · 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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (218) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                21
                School-Age / After-School Care · 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: 06:45 AM-06:15 PM

                Considerations

                • 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                22
                Go-N-Play #2
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                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: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                23
                Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High Deficiencies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                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: 06:00 AM-07:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                24
                Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High Deficiencies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                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: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                25
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                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: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (247) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                26
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                3 High Deficiencies
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                27
                4    ·  Head Start · Toddler–PreK · E Davis St (77301)
                Head Start
                6.0/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                7
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                7
                Extracurriculars
                5

                Strengths

                • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid record; federally funded with meals and health screenings included
                • Comprehensive wraparound services — health, social, and family support resources alongside preschool education
                • Income-based eligibility makes it the most accessible option for low-income Conroe families

                Considerations

                • Income eligibility required — not open to all families
                • Limited hours; not full-day working-parent care
                28
                All Day Child Care
                School-Age / After-School Care · 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

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                29
                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

                • 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: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                30
                Warriors Academy, LLC
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                4 High Deficiencies
                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

                • 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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                31
                Met Head Start Montgomery County
                Head Start · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                4 High Deficiencies
                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

                • 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-03:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                32
                Kids R Here
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                5 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
                • 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

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                33
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                5 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
                • 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

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (279) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                34
                Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                6 High Deficiencies
                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

                • 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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (293) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                35
                The Depot
                Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                8 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

                • 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

                • 8 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (230) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                36
                4.1    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · N Loop 336 (77304)
                5.7/ 10
                Safety
                4
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                7
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                4
                Extracurriculars
                7

                Strengths

                • Brighton Academy brand has been voted Best of The Woodlands/Conroe area multiple years; locally owned and operated
                • 4.1 Google stars across 40+ reviews; skill classes, field trips, meals, and transportation included
                • 250-child capacity on N Loop 336 serves Conroe's large working-family population

                Considerations

                • 5 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — notably higher than area peers; review current inspection records
                • Does not accept subsidies; private-pay only
                37
                Oak Ridge Elementary After School/ YMCA
                YMCA Child Care · Pre-K–School Age
                1 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                5.7/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                2
                K-ready
                7
                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
                • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 03:15 PM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                38
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                14 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                5.7/ 10
                Safety
                1
                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: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 14 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (546) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                39
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                15 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                5.7/ 10
                Safety
                1
                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
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 15 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                40
                The Lighthouse School
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                20 High Deficiencies
                5.7/ 10
                Safety
                1
                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

                • 20 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (255) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                41
                YMCA @ Bonnie Wilkinson Elementary
                YMCA Child 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

                • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                  42
                  YMCA @ W. Robert Eissler Elementary
                  YMCA Child 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

                  • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                  • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                  • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                  • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                  Considerations

                    43
                    HOUSER ELEM/YMCA
                    YMCA Child Care · School Age
                    0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                    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

                    • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                    • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                    • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                    • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                    • Operating hours: 03:30 PM-06:30 PM

                    Considerations

                      44
                      YMCA After School @ San Jacinto Elementary
                      YMCA Child 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

                      • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                      • Small licensed capacity of 40 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                      • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                      • Operating hours: 03:10 PM-06:30 PM

                      Considerations

                        45
                        YMCA @ Charlie L. Patterson Elementary
                        YMCA Child 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

                        • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                        • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                        • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                        • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                        Considerations

                          46
                          YMCA @ Mittie J. Campbell Elementary
                          YMCA Child 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

                          • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                          • Small licensed capacity of 40 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                          • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                          • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                          Considerations

                            47
                            YMCA @ GIESINGER ELEMENTARY
                            YMCA Child Care · School Age
                            0 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                            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

                            • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                            • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                            • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                            • Operating hours: 03:05 PM-06:30 PM

                            Considerations

                              48
                              YMCA @ Janet Bartlett Elementary
                              YMCA Child 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

                              • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
                              • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                              • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                              • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                              Considerations

                                49
                                4.2    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · League Line Rd (77304)
                                5.0/ 10
                                Safety
                                4
                                Curriculum
                                6
                                Art/Music
                                5
                                Infant care
                                6
                                K-ready
                                6
                                Teachers
                                6
                                Compassion
                                5
                                Mgmt
                                5
                                Culture
                                5
                                Class sizes
                                2
                                Extracurriculars
                                5

                                Strengths

                                • Accepts subsidies; full meals and transportation included — one of the few subsidy-accepting centers on League Line Rd
                                • 375-child capacity meets high demand in Conroe's rapidly growing residential corridor
                                • 4.2 Google stars across 60+ reviews; parent reviews note improved management and structured classrooms after recent leadership changes

                                Considerations

                                • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — above the Conroe median; ask for current inspection status
                                • High capacity can reduce individual attention; verify current teacher-to-child ratios before enrolling
                                50
                                YMCA @ B. B. Rice
                                YMCA Child 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
                                • Small licensed capacity of 60 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
                                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                                • Operating hours: 03:05 PM-06:00 PM

                                Considerations

                                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                                51
                                YMCA Afterschool Program at Suchma Elementary
                                YMCA Child 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
                                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                                • Operating hours: 03:00 PM-06:30 PM

                                Considerations

                                • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                                52
                                Conroe Learning Tree Academy
                                4    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · Frazier St (77301)
                                4.7/ 10
                                Safety
                                4
                                Curriculum
                                5
                                Art/Music
                                4
                                Infant care
                                5
                                K-ready
                                5
                                Teachers
                                4
                                Compassion
                                5
                                Mgmt
                                4
                                Culture
                                5
                                Class sizes
                                7
                                Extracurriculars
                                4

                                Strengths

                                • Accepts subsidies; central Frazier St Conroe location accessible from downtown for low-income working families
                                • Extended hours accommodate a range of shift schedules; transportation included
                                • 4.0 Google stars across 20+ reviews — baseline community satisfaction

                                Considerations

                                • 5 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — one of the higher counts in Conroe; review current inspection status
                                • Limited enrichment curriculum compared to national chain competitors in the area
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