Daycare in Alamo, TX
18 licensed or registered programs in Alamo (Hidalgo County): 17 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,467 children.
Short answer
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation, as of October 2026. Licensed child care centers (including before/after-school and school-age programs), licensed child-care homes and registered child-care homes that Texas HHSC lists as active and not temporarily closed. Listed family homes, which are not licensed, are not included. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Hidalgo County
$144/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,488 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $144 | $131 |
| Toddler | $136 | $126 |
| Preschool | $133 | $124 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
17 child care centers in Alamo
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Alamo A+ AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
721 E Austin Ave, 78516 · (956) 781-3772
License 880192 - Angel KeepersInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
1028 W Austin Ave, 78516 · (956) 782-2848
License 1417367 - Augusto Guerra Head Start CampusPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 148
807 Fm 495, 78516 · (956) 354-2789
License 1799019 - Blessings Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 181 · Accepts subsidy
401 E Highway 83, 78516 · (956) 781-2325
License 818691 - Farias Head Start CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 132
1100 W Acacia Ave, 78516 · (956) 354-2114
License 1543506-5371 - iKids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy
823 S Alamo Rd, 78516 · (956) 781-5683
License 1433367 - Little Braves Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
841 E Austin Ave, 78516 · (956) 223-1122
License 1791873 - Little Bright Minds Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
118 S 9th St, 78516 · (956) 223-4661
License 1705369 - Little Dreamers Early Childhood Dev. Center #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
126 S 10th St, 78516 · (956) 702-2868
License 1145966 - Little Explorers Development & Learning Center IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 183 · Accepts subsidy
935 S Alamo Rd, 78516 · (956) 961-4917
License 1631230 - Little Giants Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
1027 W Austin Ave, 78516 · (956) 702-1500
License 1674771 - Little Hearts Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
1321 W Duranta Ave, 78516 · (956) 258-5373
License 1766799 - Little Helper's DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 22 · Accepts subsidy
1036 Acacia Ave, 78516 · (956) 961-4394
License 1282666 - Neni's ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
537 E Frontage Rd, 78516 · (956) 223-1717
License 1788015 - New Generation Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
750 N Alamo Rd, 78516 · (956) 781-3745
License 906748 - Shooting Starr DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
101 N Alamo Rd, 78516 · (956) 502-5700
License 1778178 - Super Kids Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 142 · Accepts subsidy
715 N Tower Rd, 78516 · (956) 783-1600
License 1647561
1 family child care home in Alamo
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Maria Del Refugio RodriguezInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Alamo · (956) 678-2030
License 530489
How can I get help paying for daycare in Alamo?
Child Care Services (CCS) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Texas's list shows 15 of the 18 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission
$77,315a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
Copays are capped at 7% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Texas
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Texas Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Alamo: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Alamo, TX?
In Hidalgo County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $144 a week ($7,488 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $133 a week. A family child care home charged a median $131 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Alamo?
Texas's list shows 18 licensed or registered programs in Alamo as of October 2026: 17 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,467 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alamo?
Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $77,315 a year to start. The state's list shows 15 of the Alamo programs accept the subsidy. Alamo also has 4 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Texas's list of active licensed or registered programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.