Daycare in Alton, TX
11 licensed or registered programs in Alton (Hidalgo County): 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 655 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.
11 child care centers in Alton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bright Minds Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 42 · Accepts subsidy
624 N Alton Blvd, 78573 · (956) 424-7360
License 1441246 - Brilliant Kids Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68
1419 S Trosper Blvd, 78573 · (956) 862-5105
License 1818015 - Future Leaders Daycare and Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
411 N Glasscock Blvd, 78573 · (956) 379-4402
License 1726161 - Helping Hands Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 43
305 N Glasscock Blvd, 78573 · (956) 583-0668
License 1477026 - Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
122 S Alton Blvd, 78573 · (956) 581-7030
License 1067547 - Lil Farmer's Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
115 N Alvarado St, 78573 · (956) 584-7106
License 926106 - Little Angel's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 77 · Accepts subsidy
212 N Glasscock Blvd, 78573 · (956) 519-1727
License 863259 - Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
1001 S Shary Blvd Ste 4, 78573 · (956) 240-7025
License 1748367 - Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
2718 E Main Ave, 78573 · (956) 424-6209
License 1729975 - Tiny Treasures Kidz Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 54
621 N Alton Blvd St 4,5 and 6, 78573 · (956) 222-6887
License 1833466 - UMOS MSHS Alton CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 68
215 N Mayberry Blvd, 78573 · (956) 215-8405
License 1716215-14451
How can I get help paying for daycare in Alton?
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 7 of the 11 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.
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 Alton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Alton, 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 Alton?
Texas's list shows 11 licensed or registered programs in Alton as of October 2026: 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 655 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alton?
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 7 of the Alton 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.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.