Galveston / Texas City, TX · Galveston County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Galveston / Texas City, Texas

Galveston earned its nickname as the 'Queen City of the Gulf' during the 19th century, when it was Texas's largest city and home to the nation's oldest port west of the Mississippi River, established in 1825. As the second-busiest immigration port after Ellis Island, Galveston welcomed over a quarter million Europeans between 1840 and 1870. Just across the harbor, Texas City developed from a small outpost into a major petrochemical hub when investors from Minnesota founded it as a planned port city in 1893, transforming it into home to one of America's largest petroleum refineries and a top-ten U.S. shipping port. On the Gulf Coast, Galveston and Texas City families navigate a smaller but vital childcare market shaped by island tourism schedules, blue-collar refinery shifts, and a growing number of year-round residents seeking quality early education. 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.

33Centers reviewed
11Dimensions scored
1,000+Reviews analyzed
Sort by
🔍
Score key
9–10 exceptional
7–8 strong
4–6 average or below

1
Holy Family Catholic School Early Childhood
★ 4.4    ·  Catholic Preschool · Toddler–School · 53rd St Galveston (77551)
7.7/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
9
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies; 4.4 Google stars — a beloved Catholic institution on Galveston Island
  • Parents and alumni describe principal, teachers, and office staff as fantastic; competitive academics and great sports program
  • Rich spiritual tradition with arts programming; small class sizes averaging 10–15 students

Considerations

  • No infant program — preschool-age minimum
  • Island location limits enrollment pool; waitlist is possible during peak seasons
2
First Baptist Church Galveston CDC
★ 4.3    ·  Church CDC · Infant–School · Tremont St (77550)
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
8
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record; 4.3 Google stars across 15+ reviews
  • Accepts subsidies; serves Galveston island community with full-day care, meals, snacks, and transportation
  • Longstanding church institution with a caring, faith-based environment trusted by island families

Considerations

  • Smaller capacity means limited slots during high-demand periods — reach out early
  • Part-time enrollment options are constrained; call ahead for current availability
3
Kribs 2 Krayons Academy
4627 Avenue Q 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551
★ 4.2    ·  School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–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
7
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history; 4.2 stars from 5+ reviews
  • 18+ years serving Galveston island families; licensed for 92 children
  • Accepts child-care subsidies; meals provided; Operating hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Considerations

    4
    HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool
    602, 25Th St Galveston, TX 77550
    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: 06:15 AM-05:30 PM

    Considerations

      5
      New Life Fellowship of Galveston Day School
      6328, Heards Ln Galveston, TX 77551
      Faith-Based Preschool · Infant–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
      • 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-04:30 PM

      Considerations

        6
        Upbring Head Start-Galveston
        1514, Ursuline St Galveston, TX 77550
        Head Start · 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 16 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: 07:45 AM-03:00 PM

        Considerations

          7
          Nasa Kids Academy
          8030, Fm 1765 Ste A101 Texas City, TX 77591
          School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–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
          • 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

            8
            Funtastic Friends Academy, LLC
            825, N Logan St Texas City, TX 77590
            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
            • Small licensed capacity of 24 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
            • Snacks provided as part of daily program
            • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM

            Considerations

              9
              Moody Methodist Day School
              2803, 53Rd St Galveston, TX 77551
              Faith-Based Preschool · 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: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              • Large licensed capacity (300) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
              10
              East End Preschool and Kindergarten
              1903, Church St Galveston, TX 77550
              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: 07:45 AM-03:00 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              11
              Island Explorers Childcare
              5736, Avenue R Galveston, TX 77551
              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: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              12
              Nolans Child Care Center LLC
              902, 32Nd St Galveston, TX 77550
              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
              • Small licensed capacity of 47 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-11:30 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              13
              Trinity Episcopal School
              713, Tremont St Galveston, TX 77550
              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

              • Snacks provided as part of daily program
              • Operating hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              14
              Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC
              6012, Avenue R Galveston, TX 77551
              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 53 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-06:00 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              15
              St. John's UMC Mother's Day Out
              8200, 25Th Ave N Texas City, TX 77591
              Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K
              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 50 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: 09:00 AM-02:00 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              16
              Little Elites
              2818, Palmer Hwy Texas City, TX 77590
              Licensed Childcare · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K
              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 41 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: 05:30 AM-06:00 PM

              Considerations

              • 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              17
              Galveston Head Start / Bright Beginnings
              1514, Ursuline St Galveston, TX 77550
              ★ 4.1    ·  Head Start · Toddler–PreK · Galveston Island (77550)
              Head Start
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              7
              Curriculum
              6
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              5
              K-ready
              6
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              8
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              7
              Class sizes
              7
              Extracurriculars
              5

              Strengths

              • Federally funded Head Start; meals and comprehensive family support services all included at no cost for qualifying families
              • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record for a federally operated Head Start program
              • Serves Galveston's underserved island families with wraparound health screenings and parent support resources

              Considerations

              • No infant program; limited hours outside the school-day schedule
              • Income eligibility required; limited enrollment spots make early application important
              18
              Texas City Head Start
              1514, Ursuline St Galveston, TX 77550
              ★ 4    ·  Head Start · Toddler–PreK · Texas City (77591)
              Head Start
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              9
              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

              • Zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies — the cleanest safety record among Texas City childcare centers
              • Federally funded Head Start; meals and comprehensive family support services included for qualifying families
              • Serves Texas City's working-class industrial community with dedicated wraparound preschool programming

              Considerations

              • Income eligibility required for enrollment — not open to all families
              • No infant program; limited to preschool-age children only
              19
              Kids Palace Learning Center
              4619, Broadway St Galveston, TX 77551
              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
              • Small licensed capacity of 50 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-08:45 PM

              Considerations

              • 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
              20
              Calvary Childhood Education Ministry
              517, 18Th Ave N Texas City, TX 77590
              Faith-Based Preschool · Pre-K–School Age
              0 High Deficiencies
              6.1/ 10
              Safety
              9
              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

              • Zero high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — strong regulatory compliance history
              • Snacks provided as part of daily program
              • Operating hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM

              Considerations

                21
                St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center
                1604, 9Th Ave N Texas City, TX 77590
                Licensed Childcare · 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
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                22
                Shining Stars
                5201, Broadway St Ste A Galveston, TX 77551
                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
                • Small licensed capacity of 35 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-08:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                23
                Childrens Coalition
                5127, Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551
                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
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                24
                Raising Stars Academy
                10825, 30Th Ave N Texas City, TX 77591
                School-Age / After-School Care · 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
                • Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 6 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                25
                Step By Step Learning Academy
                714, 14Th St N Texas City, TX 77590
                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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                26
                Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLC
                1914, 45Th St Galveston, TX 77550
                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
                • Operating hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                27
                Moody Early Childhood Center
                1110, Moody Ave Galveston, TX 77550
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                11 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: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM

                Considerations

                • 11 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • Large licensed capacity (500) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
                28
                Wonderland Learning Center
                534, 14Th St N Texas City, TX 77590
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                10 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

                • 10 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                29
                Vickie's Hidden Treasures
                11, S Algeria St Texas City, TX 77591
                School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                12 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-06:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 12 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                30
                Texas City Learning Tree
                ★ 4.2    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · 6th St N Texas City (77590)
                5.5/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                4
                Infant care
                6
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                5
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                5
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                7
                Extracurriculars
                4

                Strengths

                • Only 2 high-severity HHSC deficiencies — a solid safety record for Texas City; 4.2 Google stars across 20+ reviews
                • Accepts subsidies; extended hours designed around Texas City's refinery-shift work schedules
                • Transportation and full before/after-school care included; one of the most accessible centers in the area

                Considerations

                • Limited enrichment and arts programming compared to national brand childcare chains
                • Modest online presence — call ahead to confirm current availability and hours
                31
                Royalties Childcare
                2504, 25Th Ave N Texas City, TX 77590
                ★ 3.8    ·  School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                9 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                5.3/ 10
                Safety
                2
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                5
                Compassion
                5
                Mgmt
                4
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                6
                Extracurriculars
                5

                Strengths

                • Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
                • Extended hours 5 AM–8 PM serve Texas City's industrial-shift workers
                • Snacks provided as part of daily program
                • Operating hours: 05:00 AM-08:00 PM

                Considerations

                • 9 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • 3.8 Google stars from 30+ reviews — below average; combined with deficiency count, caution advised
                32
                Childworks
                2300, 29Th St N Texas City, TX 77590
                ★ 2.9    ·  School-Age / After-School Care · Infant–Toddler–Pre-K–School Age
                7 High DeficienciesAccepts Subsidies
                4.7/ 10
                Safety
                2
                Curriculum
                7
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                7
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                4
                Compassion
                4
                Mgmt
                3
                Culture
                4
                Class sizes
                4
                Extracurriculars
                5

                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

                • 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
                • 2.9 Google stars from 13+ reviews — well below average; review current status before enrolling
                33
                La Petite Academy Texas City
                ★ 4    ·  Full-Day Childcare · Infant–School · FM 1764 Texas City (77591)
                4.5/ 10
                Safety
                4
                Curriculum
                5
                Art/Music
                4
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                5
                Teachers
                4
                Compassion
                5
                Mgmt
                4
                Culture
                5
                Class sizes
                5
                Extracurriculars
                4

                Strengths

                • Accepts subsidies; La Petite national curriculum with full meals, transportation, and after-school care included
                • 199-child capacity meets high enrollment demand among Texas City's industrial-workforce families
                • 4.0 Google stars across 25+ reviews — baseline community satisfaction for an accessible large center

                Considerations

                • 4 high-severity HHSC deficiencies on record — above average for Texas City; review current inspection details
                • La Petite nationally has documented high staff turnover; ask about current teacher stability at this specific location
                No centers match this filter.

                Families in this area also explore

                ← Back to rankings
                Recognition of Excellence · Galveston / Texas City, TX · 2026
                Center Name
                Awards Earned
                Recognition of Excellence — Website Badge
                🏆 For Center Directors
                Your center has earned independent recognition based on verified parent reviews. You are welcome to display this Recognition of Excellence badge on your website. Paste the snippet below anywhere in your site’s HTML — it links back to your verified ranking page, giving families confidence in your center’s standing.
                This recognition is awarded independently by Creative Minds Montessori based on publicly available parent reviews from major public review platforms and parenting communities. Centers do not pay for or request these rankings. Scores reflect editorial synthesis of parent experience — not center marketing materials. Rankings are updated periodically. Methodology & approach →  ·  Who We Are & Editorial Policy
                Compare:
                Side-by-side comparison