Daycares in Denison, Texas
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
19 of 22 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
22 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
May 18, 2026
Latest inspection
April 30, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Denison currently has 22 tracked providers. 19 have inspection history, 22 appear active, and 18% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is April 30, 2026.
Updated May 18, 2026 from Texas licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
Paula Carrigan
1028 CHASE ST
My Montessori Academy
2527 FM 691
Preschool 101 Plus
1114 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST
Momma Kays Home Daycare
3205 BELLE AVE
Brionna Harper
2517 STEVEN DR
Misti Tatar-Hayes
1305 COLE DR
Kiddie Kampus 2
117 N LILLIS LN
Waples Day School
830 W MAIN ST
Haney Family Daycare
1627 S MAURICE AVE
Gregoria Luna
109 W MONTEREY ST
Enduring Grace Academy
730 DELEON ST
Grayson Institute for Learning LLC
930 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST
St Lukes School
427 W WOODARD ST
Mudpies & Lullabies
3414 SOUTHBEND DR
The Best Summer Camp and After School in Denison
510 S MIRICK AVE
Preschool 101 Plus
2020 S SCULLIN AVE
Bright Kreations Academy
1201 W NELSON ST
HBLA
2218 W MORTON ST
DeAnnes Home Daycare
51 TIMBER BROOK CIR
Jennifer Wimbish
214 W MUNSON ST
Home Daycares in Denison
Browse 11 home-based providers.
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What the daycare market looks like in Denison
Denison currently has 22 daycares in our directory. 18% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
18%
A or B safety grades
11
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,225/mo
Typical state cost in Texas
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is Paula Carrigan with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Denison include Licensed Center, Listed Family Home, Licensed Child-Care Home.
The average provider in this market has 43.7 recorded violations, while 5 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,225/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
Texas regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
Licensed centers receive at least one unannounced inspection per year. Newly licensed operations are inspected more frequently during their first year. Complaint-based inspections occur at any time and are always unannounced.
Background checks
All owners, directors, caregivers, and employees must pass a name-based criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety and an FBI fingerprint check. A search of the Texas sex offender registry and the central abuse and neglect registry (DFPS) is also required before employment.
Parent rights
Texas law guarantees parents the right to enter and observe their child's childcare operation at any time during hours of operation without prior notice. Inspection and investigation reports are publicly available through the HHSC search tool.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Denison
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Denison?
We rank providers in Denison using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Denison?
4 of the 22 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Denison?
Denison currently shows 11 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. Texas rules still apply: Licensed centers receive at least one unannounced inspection per year. Newly licensed operations are inspected more frequently during their first year. Complaint-based inspections occur at any time and are always unannounced.