Strengths
- Parents report teachers are patient and caring, treating each child as their own – children get excited to go to school every day
- 4.5 Google rating; 1 high deficiency – solid HHSC record for 195-capacity center; full meals, before/after school, transportation included
- 726 Barbarosa Rd campus with comprehensive program scope for infants through school-age, including field trips
Considerations
- Does not accept subsidies
- 195 capacity is large for the New Braunfels market
- Closes at 6:30 PM
Strengths
- NAEYC accredited; 4.4 Google rating; accepts subsidies; drop-in and part-time care options
- 71 capacity on S IH-35 – accessible from both New Braunfels and San Marcos; after-school care included
- Small enough for personalized attention while offering full age range infant through school-age
Considerations
- 1 high deficiency on HHSC record
- IH-35 location has traffic during peak commute hours; no meals provided
- No website; limited advance research possible
Strengths
- 5.0 Google rating; faith-based program inside Gruene United Methodist Church serving toddlers and preK with biblical character-building curriculum
- 1 high deficiency – solid HHSC record; skill classes, before/after care, and snacks included
- 135 capacity near historic Gruene district; toilet-training support and kindergarten readiness focus
Considerations
- No infant program; operates on a part-time schedule (until ~1:45 PM most days)
- Closes at 5 PM – early for full-time working parents
- Does not accept subsidies; no website for easy research
Strengths
- Zero high deficiencies – excellent HHSC record; 4.5 Google rating; well-established First Baptist ministry trusted by longtime NB families
- 80 capacity on Howard St in downtown New Braunfels; part-time care option for parents not needing full-day coverage
- Faith-based community with personal feel and engaged church congregation supporting the program
Considerations
- Closes at 1:30 PM – part-time only; not suitable for working parents needing full-day care
- No infant program; no meals provided
- Does not accept subsidies; no website for easy advance research
Strengths
- Parents report children making significant developmental leaps – one reviewer's toddler made 'bounds in education over 6 months' and is excited every Monday to return
- 4.4 Google rating; full meals, after-school, transportation, field trips, and part-time care included
- 95 capacity on Avery Pkwy near NB's western growth corridor; kindergarten-readiness focused program from 6 weeks
Considerations
- 2 high deficiencies on HHSC record
- Does not accept subsidies; employee reviews cite management concerns – worth asking staff tenure questions on a tour
- Closes at 6 PM
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
Strengths
- Long-tenured center at 2047 E Common St; one parent noted their son has been enrolled since 10 months and staff 'truly care about my child'
- Open Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM; faith-based feel with strong emphasis on child well-being
Considerations
- Limited online reviews — only 2 Yelp reviews found; Yellow Pages shows 1-star aggregate
- No confirmed Google star rating
Strengths
- Family-run since 2008; 'hands-on owners who care about each and every child' — reviewers call it 'the BEST childcare in NB'
- Daily activities include math, reading, writing, PE, Spanish, art, and music; before/after school care with homework help
Considerations
- One 1-star review among 5 on Yelp citing unspecified concerns
- No confirmed Google star count; limited online review presence
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: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Considerations
- 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
Strengths
- Inclusive micro-center with small ratios; TEKS-based curriculum; drop-in, full-time, and before/after school care
- Owned by special education teacher Whitney Butler; welcoming to children with special needs
Considerations
- No reviews yet found on major platforms — very new as of 2024 opening
- Micro-center size limits capacity significantly
Strengths
- Zero high deficiencies – excellent HHSC record; YMCA brand consistency with structured afterschool programming
- 90 capacity on Pahmeyer Rd; snacks included; YMCASA organization with strong community reputation across San Antonio metro
- Convenient school-based location reduces pickup logistics for SCUCISD elementary families
Considerations
- School age only – no infant, toddler, or preK programs
- After school hours only (7 AM drop-in + 3–6 PM); does not accept subsidies
- No meals; limited to school-year programming
Strengths
- Parents describe teachers and staff as 'SO SWEET' and 'wonderful' with a caring environment
- Serves 6 weeks–12 years at 1365 W County Line Rd; open 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday
Considerations
- At least one serious safety incident reported in reviews; mixed overall review picture
- No confirmed Google star rating found
Strengths
- High/Scope® and Creative Curriculum® models emphasizing early language and literacy skills
- Located at 1278 Hillcrest Dr; capacity 59; serves infants through school age
Considerations
- No Google rating or reviews found on major platforms
- Limited online presence
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: 08:15 AM-03:00 PM
Considerations
- 2 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
Strengths
- Newly opened (Sept 2025) micro-center at 177 E Faust St; intimate setting licensed for only 17 children ages 4–5
- Pre-K curriculum focused on literacy, math, and social-emotional development with play-based, hands-on approach
Considerations
- Very new — no reviews yet found on any platform; limited capacity (17) means waitlist likely
- Pre-K 4–5 only; no infant, toddler, or school-age programs
Strengths
- Licensed center at 311 FM 306 Ste A; serves 3 weeks–12 years with peanut/tree-nut free environment
- Extended hours 7 AM–9 PM Monday–Friday; before/after school care available
Considerations
- No confirmed Google star rating or review count found online
- Not BBB accredited; limited third-party review presence
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: 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Considerations
- 3 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
- Large licensed capacity (235) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
Strengths
- 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio with 70+ years combined teaching experience; small 51-child capacity
- Phonographix® reading curriculum and Shurley English® handwriting; toddler–1st grade; ages 2–7
- Winnie 5.0-star rating; critical-thinking, math, science, and language focus with age-appropriate research projects
Considerations
- Limited age range (toddler–1st grade only); no infant or school-age care
- No confirmed Google star count
Strengths
- Christian daycare at 984 W San Antonio St; Investigator Club Curriculum with Zoo Phonics, Spanish, and Sign Language
- Parents rave about 'incredible staff' and children showing 'remarkable developmental growth' after switching from other centers
Considerations
- Serves only 18 months–Pre-K 4; no infant or school-age care offered
- No confirmed Google star count; Facebook shows 0 reviews at time of research
Strengths
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star Center; Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based curriculum for children 6 weeks–12 years
- Parents praise it as 'the cleanest most organized daycare' with 'amazing' teachers and smooth parent-teacher communication
- Accepts military subsidies; 145-child capacity at 2101 FM 1101; open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Considerations
- At least one serious complaint about a teacher-involved incident found in reviews
- No Google star count confirmed; only aggregator ratings available
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
- 5 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
Strengths
- 'Hands down the best daycare any of my kids have been in' — reviewers praise super-friendly, caring staff
- Parents cite twins thriving with 'amazing teachers, clean facility, great structure, and curriculum unlike any other daycare in town'
- Full and part-time care 6 weeks–12 years; meals, transportation, after-school, and summer programs included
Considerations
- Wait list reported — high demand means enrollment may not be immediate
- No confirmed Google star count found; limited third-party rating data
Strengths
- Open since 2023 at 961 W County Line Rd; relationship-based play/discovery for infants through age 5
- Pre-K curriculum includes literacy, math, music/movement, science, and art; sensory learning for toddlers
Considerations
- No reviews yet found — Facebook shows 0 reviews; very new center
- No school-age programs; closes at undisclosed time
Strengths
- Parents praise dedicated teachers as 'truly outstanding,' supportive, and attentive; strong Christian curriculum teaches kindness, respect, faith, and compassion alongside academics
- Accepts subsidies; full meals, before/after school, transportation, and bus pickup with homework help for older kids
- 206 capacity on Gabriels Pl; 4.2 Google rating; detailed daily learning updates praised by families
Considerations
- 7 high deficiencies on HHSC record – a significant concern; review inspection details before enrolling
- Large campus (206) with mixed feedback on management consistency
- Closes at 6:30 PM
Strengths
- Accepts child-care subsidies — accessible to families using state financial assistance
- Serves full age range from infant through Pre-K — continuity of care for growing families
- Snacks provided as part of daily program
- Operating hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Considerations
- 8 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
Strengths
- Federal Head Start program providing free comprehensive early education, health, and family support services for income-eligible families
- Located at 1023 W Bridge St; serves children ages 3–5 with focus on school readiness
Considerations
- Income-eligibility requirements limit access; no parent reviews found on major platforms
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
- 7 high-severity deficiencies on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling
- Large licensed capacity (251) — verify class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios with the center
Strengths
- Parents praise friendly, attentive staff who know children by name and provide unlimited video access throughout the day
- Life Essentials curriculum covers social, emotional, and academic growth; secure entries and authorized pick-up procedures
- Staff accommodating with individual schedules such as potty-training routines; children described as loved and safe
Considerations
- Some parent reviews cite recurring safety incidents and concerns about staff turnover
- Closes at 6:00 PM, earlier than some competitors in the area
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: 02:45 PM-06:00 PM
Considerations
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 50 keeps class sizes intimate and teacher attention high
- Snacks provided as part of daily program
- Operating hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Considerations
Strengths
- Snacks provided as part of daily program
- Operating hours: 02:30 PM-06:00 PM
Considerations
- 1 high-severity deficiency on HHSC record — review latest inspection report before enrolling