Daycare in Alvarado, TX
7 licensed or registered programs in Alvarado (Johnson County): 3 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 657 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 Johnson County
$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
3 child care centers in Alvarado
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Alvarado ISD Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84
102 Bill Jackson Dr, 76009 · (817) 783-1140
License 1152306 - Heritage Early Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 104
301 S Spears St, 76009 · (817) 790-0418
License 1808395 - Kiddie KorralInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 217 · Accepts subsidy
100 N Baugh St, 76009 · (817) 790-0352
License 868228
1 family child care home in Alvarado
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cierra N. DeLonaisInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Alvarado · (580) 583-7718
License 1830295
3 school-age programs in Alvarado
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- YMCA Alvarado Elementary NorthPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
1300 N Cummings Dr, 76009 · (682) 458-9071
License 1820519 - YMCA Alvarado Elementary SouthPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
1401 E Davis Ave, 76009 · (682) 458-9073
License 1820758 - YMCA Lillian ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
5001 Fm 2738, 76009 · (682) 458-9070
License 1820740
How can I get help paying for daycare in Alvarado?
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 1 of the 7 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 Alvarado: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Alvarado, TX?
In Johnson 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 Alvarado?
Texas's list shows 7 licensed or registered programs in Alvarado as of October 2026: 3 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 657 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alvarado?
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 1 of the Alvarado 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.