Katy's 2019 Preschools and Childcare Guide

KATY MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2019

By Jennifer Skelton and Ariana Pezeshki

Many Families move to Katy, Texas from all over the world because of the amazing public schools. But few know that Katy has many wonderful preschool programs to choose from before kids ever step foot in Kindergarten in Katy ISD. With registrations starting as early as January, the “preschool scene” is highly competitive in Katy. Here's a helpful guide on how to choose the best preschool for your little ones.

Below are broad categories of the type of curriculum including Traditional, Religious, Montessori and British. All schools in the traditional category have created a curriculum for themselves taking elements of the most favored programs such as Montessori, family-focused, fun-focused, STEAM, or academic focused.

Free preschool offered in Texas for children who qualify

A free, public pre-kindergarten education is offered in Texas to students deemed "at risk". Some of eligibility guidelines include unable to speak or understand a English, a child of a US military member or US military member who was injured or killed while serving, child of someone who is eligible for the Star of Texas award, or homeless. For a complete listing of eligibility and requirements, please go to the Katy ISD link listed below.

All preschools should offer a free tour of their facility to help you make a more informed decision. When you take your tour, please print off and utilize our Katy Magazine exclusive "Preschool Checklist"

Full Day and Part Day

Childtime Learning Center

170 N Fry Rd, Katy 77449, 281-646-8330
22022 Highland Knolls Dr, Katy 77450, 281-392-2400

Children’s Lighthouse

23060 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy 77494, 281-395-4466
26051 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77494, 281-392-2211
19607 Clay Rd, Katy 77449, 281-492-2688
5740 FM 1463, Katy 77494, 281-394-9696

Children’s Learning Adventure

24224 Cinco Terrace Dr, Katy 77494, 281-612-7648

Childtime Learning Center

3170 N Fry Rd, Katy 77449, 281-646-8330
22022 Highland Knolls Dr, Katy 77450, 281-392-2400

Discovery Schoolhouse

4900 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, 281-698-7234

Foundations Academy

20817 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77450, 281-599-1200

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center

27270 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy 77494, 281-574-0395
2707 Spring Green Blvd, Katy 77494, 346-307-6922
19919 Lakemont Bend Ln, Richmond, TX 77407, 832-595-1900

Katy Early Childhood Enrichment Center @ Westland Baptist

1407 W. Grand Pkwy South, Katy 77494, 281-693-1999

Katy Knowledge Beginnings

6130 S Fry Rd, Katy 77494, 281-693-77494

Kiddie Academy

27613 Pine Mill Ranch Dr, Katy 77494, 832-497-5101
24404 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77494, 281-665-8495

Kids R’ Kids

19814 Keith Harrow Boulevard 281-859-7300
21955 Westheimer Pkwy 281-828-2273
24007 Franz Road 281-347-5444
25950 Cinco Ranch Blvd. 281--392-1370
10602 S. Fry Road 281-392-1414
4515 FM 1463 281-347-5437

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KinderCare

2650 S. Peek Rd, Katy 77450, 281-392-2650
22129 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77450, 281-392-6770
2202 Fry Rd, Houston 77084, 281-578-1415
19510 Clay Rd, Katy 77449, 281-550-1610

Learning & Beyond

19600 Clay Rd, Katy 77449, 832-464-7787
20144 Morton Rd, Katy 77449, 832-848-0369

My Place Early Learning Center

24034 Cinco Village Center Blvd, Katy 77494, 281-392-5900
2212 Katy Flewellen Rd, Katy 77494, 281-396-4734

Primrose Schools of Katy

Roots of Learning

22711 Franz Rd, Katy 77449, 281-347-3401

Safari Kids Learning Center

24936 Katy Ranch Rd, Katy 77494, 832-583-9700

Scribbles Academy

940 S. Fry Rd, Katy 77450, 281-578-1505

Spanish Schoolhouse

2944 S Mason Rd, Katy 77450, 832-437-0570

Tigerland

5315 E 5th St, Katy 77493, 281-391-8750

Treehouse Academy

21930 Chesterwick Dr, Katy 77450, 281-693-5437

West Katy Preschool

25600 Westheimer Pkwy Suite 400, Katy 77494, 832-437-9294

Faith-Based

Child’s Play Learning Center @Ephiphany of the Lord Catholic Church

1530 Norwalk, Katy 77450, 281-578-9332

CrossPoint Christian School

700 Westgreen Blvd, Katy 77450, 281-945-5133

Discovery Bay @ Current A Christian

26600 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy 77494, 281-395-4766

Eagles on the Rock Academy

433 S Barker Cypress, Houston 77094, 281-945-4540

Grace Preschool @ Grace Fellowship UMC

2655 South Mason Rd, Katy 77450, 281-398-3412

Holy Covenant Child Development Center

22111 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy 77449, 281-579-8687

Faith West Academy

2225 Porter Rd, Katy 77493, 281-391-5683

Katy Adventist Christian School

1913 E Ave, Katy, 77493, 281-392-5603

Katy Christian Academy

1941 Westborough Dr, Katy 77449, 281-829-1175

Kingsland Child Enrichment Center

20555 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77450, 281-492-0785

Little People’s School @ Katy First UMC

5601 5th St, Katy 77493, 281-391-6577

Memorial Lutheran Preschool

5810 3rd St, Katy 77493, 281-391-0172

New Hope Child Development Center

1350 N Mason Rd, Katy 77449, 281-492-8521

St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool

5356 11th St, Katy 77493, 281-391-0993

St. Peter’s Early Child Development Center Enrollment ends January 23

20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77450, 281-492-0623

The Learning Center @ Living Word Lutheran

3700 S. Mason Rd, Katy 77450, 281-392-2273

Treasure Cove Preschool @the Fellowship

22765 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy 77450, 281-395-3950

Yellow Brick Road @ Katy Church of Christ

5458 E 5th St, Katy 77493, 281-391-7606

Montessori

Best Kids Montessori & Academy

21915 Royal Montreal Dr, Katy 77450, 832-437-1777

Cinco Ranch Montessori

2530 S Peek Rd, Katy 77450, 281-392-0011

Katy Montessori School

20660 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy 77494, 281-398-7323

Sugar Creek Montessori

7222 Gaston Rd, Katy 77494, 281-693-7267
4802 FM 1463, Fulshear TX 77494, 281-394-9797

British 2203 N Westgreen Blvd, Katy 77449,

713-290-9025

British Private Prep School

8031 S. Firethorne Rd, Katy 77494, 281-394-5889
25935 Cinco Terrace Dr, Katy 77494, 281-394-7737
4025 S. Mason Rd, Katy 77450, 281-828-2000

Tips for Choosing a Katy Preschool:

Schedule - Some preschools follow the local school district calendar therefore they are out many more days than a "daycare" setting"

Teacher Education - Does the school require and support teachers in continuing? Are those records kept at the school and can they provide them to you?

School Transportation - Does this school offer before/after school care? If possible, parents prefer to have their child attend a preschool that they can continue into

elementary school and will provide transportation to the school.

Health Code History - Have you checked the state database to learn what violations the school has received in the last few years?

Recommendations - Have any of your friend's children attended this school? What was their experience? A good resource is to ask for recommendations on a local Facebook group. Many moms won't hesitate to share their experiences with you.