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Daycare in Allen, TX

53 licensed or registered programs in Allen (Collin County): 33 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, 8 group child care homes and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 7,053 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Collin County (2022 prices), $167 at a family child care home. Texas's child care subsidy, Child Care Services (CCS), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $77,315. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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 Collin County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$191$167
Toddler$176$158
Preschool$170$156

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

33 child care centers in Allen

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Ameen AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy

    1227 West McDermott Drive, 75013 · (972) 885-0786

    License 1547993
  • Big Blue Marble Academy AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 356

    550 Trinity Dr, 75002 · (214) 383-5093

    License 1809260
  • Brookhaven PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120

    401 S Jupiter Rd, 75002 · (972) 359-9696

    License 881788
  • Carrie L Lovejoy Child Development CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 336

    256 Country Club Rd, 75002 · (469) 742-8133

    License 1722629
  • Children's Lighthouse of AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238 · Accepts subsidy

    1605 E Main St, 75002 · (214) 799-0530

    License 1709835
  • Childrens Creative PlaydayToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 145

    601 S Greenville Ave, 75002 · (972) 396-7575

    License 415364
  • Cornerstone School AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 201 · Accepts subsidy

    6 Prestige Cir, 75002 · (214) 383-4440

    License 1787306
  • Cottonwood Creek Kid Care PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 370

    1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, 75013 · (214) 667-7000

    License 1530801
  • Discovery DaysToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90

    201 E McDermott Dr, 75002 · (972) 727-7241

    License 520609
  • Discovery Montessori Academy, AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    601 S Fountain Gate Dr, 75002 · (972) 359-0909

    License 1682612
  • EduTree Day School/Tong Xin Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 174

    2088 Hedgcoxe Rd, 75013 · (214) 383-1966

    License 1020427
  • Fountain Park KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy

    103 Fountain Park Dr, 75002 · (972) 727-1272

    License 201068-747
  • Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 214 · Accepts subsidy

    1695 E Exchange Pkwy, 75002 · (972) 529-9007

    License 929606
  • Guthrie SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 194

    598 Old Custer Rd, 75013 · (972) 596-6929

    License 1541597
  • Heritage Montessori Academy of AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 193

    1222 N Alma Dr, 75013 · (972) 908-2463

    License 1637895
  • Kiddie Academy of AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 257

    1504 W Exchange Pkwy, 75013 · (972) 778-7500

    License 1677448
  • Kids R Kids Learning of West AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 309

    1223 N Alma Dr, 75013 · (214) 667-7777

    License 1806937
  • Kindergarten Prep Montessori and Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 101

    802 S Alma Dr, 75013 · (972) 396-0099

    License 1836471
  • Little Lanterns AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 190

    1020 N Watters Rd, 75013 · (214) 930-9798

    License 1829039
  • Little Texans Academy of Allen, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67

    821 S Greenville Ave, 75002 · (972) 837-7127

    License 1822804
  • Montessori School at StarCreekInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 315

    915 Ridgeview Dr, 75013 · (972) 727-2800

    License 1027566
  • New World AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    505 Ridgemont Dr, 75002 · (214) 517-6717

    License 1752133
  • Preschool at Church Eleven32Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 89

    700 Rivercrest Blvd, 75002 · (214) 495-7500

    License 1631068
  • Primrose East AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 253 · Accepts subsidy

    1604 E Exchange Pkwy, 75002 · (214) 547-7267

    License 1801402
  • Primrose School of West AllenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 235

    106 Tatum Drive, 75013 · (469) 219-9262

    License 1839168
  • Rise AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 340 · Accepts subsidy

    611 E Bethany Dr, 75002 · (972) 727-9900

    License 877886
  • Smart Fox Early Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66

    716 East Main Street, 75002 · (650) 798-7677

    License 1839086
  • Spanish Schoolhouse AllenToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136

    1239 N Alma Dr, 75013 · (972) 804-4161

    License 1725949
  • Suncreek Kids Christian PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 156

    1517 W McDermott Dr, 75013 · (972) 727-4300

    License 851051
  • Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136

    1515 N Greenville Ave, 75002 · (214) 644-2080

    License 1521043
  • The Goddard School of Allen (West)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216

    950 Stockton Dr, 75013 · (972) 908-9696

    License 1720749
  • Twin Oaks Private SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 183

    1001 E Main St, 75002 · (972) 359-0009

    License 1647633
  • Wisteria PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 152

    694 S Watters Rd, 75013 · (214) 295-5342

    License 1656294

8 group child care homes in Allen

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

9 family child care homes in Allen

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

3 school-age programs in Allen

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Allen?

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 10 of the 53 programs here accept it.

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.

WaitlistNew families may wait (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Allen: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Allen, TX?

In Collin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $191 a week ($9,932 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $170 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 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 Allen?

Texas's list shows 53 licensed or registered programs in Allen as of October 2026: 33 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, 8 group child care homes and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 7,053 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Allen?

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 10 of the Allen programs accept the subsidy.

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. 1.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Texas

Having a baby in Texas Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 203% / 207% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See Texas

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