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Daycare in Alvin, TX

15 licensed or registered programs in Alvin (Brazoria County): 14 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,807 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $185 a week in Brazoria County (2022 prices), $164 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 Brazoria County

$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$185$164
Toddler$172$155
Preschool$167$153

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

14 child care centers in Alvin

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Alvin College Child Development Laboratory SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    3110 Mustang Rd, 77511 · (281) 756-3644

    License 65132
  • Alvin FUMC PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102

    611 W South St, 77511 · (281) 968-7164

    License 853219
  • Alvin Learning Tree Academy and DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy

    535 Davis Bend Rd, 77511 · (281) 331-6100

    License 1693134
  • Building Blocks Academy AlvinInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy

    600 Avenue E 1/2, 77511 · (281) 585-9900

    License 1727555
  • Clever Cubs Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 89

    2451 S Bypass 35, 77511 · (281) 910-5549

    License 1819947
  • Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    851 N Dilling St, 77511 · (281) 585-5140

    License 1676461
  • Happy Start Inc DBA Kid Connection AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 161 · Accepts subsidy

    2280 S Bypass 35, 77511 · (281) 331-0757

    License 1611718
  • Heritage Christian DCCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy

    315 W House St, 77511 · (281) 331-6082

    License 420186
  • Liberty Preschool DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 161

    2525 West Dumble Street, 77511 · (281) 331-6635

    License 1838015
  • Precious Stones PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250

    1407 Victory Ln, 77511 · (281) 756-0990

    License 535112
  • Promiseland PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy

    713 W Adoue St, 77511 · (281) 968-7065

    License 1684141
  • Smart CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy

    4527 County Road 158, 77511 · (281) 824-4224

    License 1678176
  • The Village Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy

    614 S Jackson St, 77511 · (281) 331-7227

    License 903968
  • Upbring Head Start (Alvin)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66

    1019 E House St, 77511 · (346) 326-6074

    License 1698325

1 group child care home in Alvin

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Alvin?

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 9 of the 15 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 Alvin: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Alvin, TX?

In Brazoria County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $185 a week ($9,620 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $167 a week. A family child care home charged a median $164 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 Alvin?

Texas's list shows 15 licensed or registered programs in Alvin as of October 2026: 14 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,807 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Alvin?

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 9 of the Alvin 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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