GUIDE: Bay Area day cares, preschools and mother's day out programs

Busy parents looking for full-time child care, early education opportunities or just a place to drop off their children for a few hours have several options in the Bay Area. This list is not comprehensive.

Clear Lake

1) Bell’s Little Angels

Bell's Little Angels Preschool is a Christian child care center serving Webster, Houston and the surrounding communities.

• Ages: 0-12 years
• Cost: call for prices
• 2010 Reseda Drive, Houston
• www.bellslittleangels.com

Clear Lake Academy is a place for children to learn critical skills that can serve them in life. The day care center offers a wide range of programs that teach educational content in a friendly, welcoming environment.

• Ages: 6 weeks-4 years
• Cost: $100 (registration); $50 (supplies); call for tuition pricing
• 17321 El Camino Real, Houston
• www.clearlakeacademyhouston.com

Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s Preschool and Mother’s Day Out program offers a Christian-based education that is based upon the developmental needs of children ages 3 months to 5 years. The program enrolls children ages 3 months to pre-K during the academic year and up to age 8 during the summer sessions.

• Ages: 3 months-5 years
• Cost: $200 (registration); half day: $280-$440 a month; full day: $540-$960 a month, varies on number of days enrolled per week
• 16335 El Camino Real, Houston
• www.clearlakemethodist.org/mdo

At Little Guys, there is a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide love, support and quality care with reduced risk of spreading illnesses to ensure the children are safe and cared for. There is a developmental curriculum for language, literacy, science, math and art for children on all levels.

• Ages: 0-10 years
• Cost: call for pricing
• 16014 Buccaneer Lane, Houston
• www.littleguysfcch.com

Nasa Kids Academy’s curriculum involves the use of play and games to teach children different concepts. The center keeps its classes small to ensure they’re individualizing instruction to meet the needs of each student.

• Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
• Cost: $150-$250 a week, varies on age and program
• 911 Gemini St., Houston
• www.nasakidsacademy.com

Primrose School of Clear Lake is an accredited day care located in the Houston area that offers infant, toddler, preschool, prekindergarten, after-school and summer programs.

• Ages: 6 weeks-6 years
• Cost: call for prices
• 2411 Falcon Pass, Houston
• www.primroseschools.com

7) Bay Colony Children’s House

Bay Colony Children's House is a privately owned early education preschool and child care center. At Bay Colony Children's House, children are provided with numerous hands-on learning experiences that foster age-appropriate development.

• Ages: 6 weeks-5 years
• Cost: $80 (registration); tuition varies by program
• 689 FM 517 W., Ste. 500, Dickinson
• www.baycolonychildrenshouse.com

8) Children’s Lighthouse

Children’s Lighthouse strives to create a fun learning environment that helps children grow. A day includes a nap and/or quiet time depending on age, outside play and learning, and provided meals. Each Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. Special dietary requirements can also be met.

• Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
• Cost: call for prices
• 4496 W. League City Parkway, League City
• www.childrenslighthouse.com

The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering child care to infants and toddlers to those in pre-K. Their programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

• Ages: infant through pre-K
• Cost: call for pricing
• 2320 E. League City Parkway, League City
• www.goddardschool.com

Kiddie Academy of League City-West, an educational day care in League City, offers age-specific child care programs. Their flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life.

• Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
• Cost: call for prices
• 1820 Butler Road, League City
• www.kiddieacademy.com/academies/league-city-west

The center uses a unique mix of technology-filled classrooms, including highly trained educational staff, livestream cameras, security code entry and exclusive curriculum. Its learning academy offers an engaging curriculum and premier programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, Pre-K, and before- and after-school care.

• Ages: 6 weeks-12 years
• Cost: call for pricing
• 170 W. Bay Area Blvd., League City
• https://kidsrkids.com/league-city-bay-area

The program at Lobo Active Learning Center & Gymnastics includes full child care services; preschool; before- and after-school care, including transportation to and from public and private schools; mother's day out; gymnastics; camps; cheerleading; tumbling and birthday parties.

• Ages: 18 months-eighth grade
• Cost: varies per program
• 2500 Falcon Pass, Houston
• www.lobogymnastics.com/childcare

The Rising Star Learning Center has something for all ages. It offers sign language classes, Spanish classes, Tumblebus and dance. It also has a complete pre-K curriculum for all classes.

• Ages: 0-12 years
• Cost: call for prices
• 3516 W. Main St., League City
• www.risingstar-lc.com

St. Christopher's Mother's Day Out program welcomes children ages 3 months through 5 years. They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from September through May and follow the Clear Creek ISD school calendar.

• Ages: 3 months-5 years
• Cost: $100 (registration); $180 a month
• 2100 St. Christopher Ave., League City
• www.stchrischurch.org/mothers-day-out

15) Little People’s Greater Life

Little Peoples Greater Life, or LPGL, is a state-licensed child care center. LPGL is independently owned and operated.

• Ages: 0-12 years
• Cost: call for pricing
• 1655 FM 528 Road, Webster
• www.littlepeoplesgreaterlife.com