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Daycare in Amarillo, TX

95 licensed or registered programs in Amarillo (Randall County): 61 child care centers, 23 family child care homes, 10 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 8,111 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $147 a week in Randall County (2022 prices), $134 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 Randall County

$147/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,644 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$147$134
Toddler$139$129
Preschool$136$127

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

61 child care centers in Amarillo

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

ZIP 79101 · 5

  • Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy

    1401 S Polk St, 79101 · (806) 374-2891

    License 241692
  • First StepsPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100

    1208 S Tyler St, 79101 · (806) 373-2891

    License 63688
  • Little Nest CDC LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy

    1400 SW 10th Ave, 79101 · (806) 373-0974

    License 1534146
  • McLellan Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    401 S Van Buren St, 79101 · (806) 345-1335

    License 5909-667
  • Opportunity SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 97 · Accepts subsidy

    1100 S Harrison St, 79101 · (806) 373-4245

    License 531425

ZIP 79102 · 4

  • Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy

    1615 S Roberts St, 79102 · (806) 372-7960

    License 152963
  • Cleveland Street Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 186

    1601 S Cleveland St, 79102 · (806) 677-5400

    License 537851
  • Little Feet Big StepsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy

    1919 Brazos St, 79102 · (806) 353-0961

    License 1731336
  • Mary Miles Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    1700 S Van Buren St, 79102 · (806) 345-1349

    License 5910-667

ZIP 79103 · 2

  • ABC Learning Center 3Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 176 · Accepts subsidy

    2707 S Bivins St, 79103 · (806) 220-0490

    License 1538929
  • The Big Red Barn Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 133

    2226 SE 27th Ave, 79103 · (806) 477-9435

    License 1809417

ZIP 79104 · 3

  • Kimble Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125

    2200 E 10th Ave, 79104 · (806) 345-1360

    License 831479-667
  • Opportunity School Edwards CampusInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 214 · Accepts subsidy

    406 S Osage, 79104 · (806) 381-0551

    License 547659
  • Tammes Tender Touch TooInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    1009 S Highland St, 79104 · (806) 376-8080

    License 1267688

ZIP 79106 · 8

  • Amarillo College Child Development Lab SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy

    6222 W 9th Ave, 79106 · (806) 356-3636

    License 61022
  • Amarillo College MediPark Campus Hagy Center for Young ChildInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    1301 Streit Dr, 79106 · (806) 379-2704

    License 1658057
  • Bright Minds Academy at Medi ParkToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    6701 Woodward St, 79106 · (806) 418-6192

    License 1626703
  • Cecy's DaycareToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49

    912 Clyde St, 79106 · (806) 626-9485

    License 1828840
  • Mini MAACInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 156 · Accepts subsidy

    4220 Wolflin Ave, 79106 · (806) 437-1480

    License 1717215
  • Pro 22:6 Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93

    6705 Woodward St, 79106 · (806) 310-9180

    License 1719780
  • St. Paul Wee Care AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120

    4317 W Interstate 40, 79106 · (806) 350-3318

    License 820181
  • Trinity Lutheran Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 165

    5005 W Interstate 40, 79106 · (806) 352-9436

    License 206403

ZIP 79107 · 3

  • Region 16 Head Start NelsonToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 90

    1023 N Nelson St, 79107 · (806) 677-5371

    License 538881
  • Sybil B Harrington Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    2500 Dale St, 79107 · (806) 383-3387

    License 554468-667
  • Will Rogers Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    702 N Johnson St, 79107 · (806) 345-1331

    License 5911-667

ZIP 79108 · 2

  • Pleasant Valley Baptist ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    555 E Hastings Ave, 79108 · (806) 383-2200

    License 541191
  • Sunshine Valley Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy

    4618 River Rd, 79108 · (806) 381-1659

    License 1675634

ZIP 79109 · 15

  • ABC Learning Center 1Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy

    4333 SW 51st Ave, 79109 · (806) 355-8882

    License 1697283
  • Camp LearnInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 73

    4201 Republic Ave, 79109 · (806) 318-8708

    License 1837567
  • First Friends Preschool At TBCPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 64

    1601 W Interstate 40, 79109 · (806) 372-8364

    License 543696
  • Giggle & GrowInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95

    3107 SW 27th Ave, 79109 · (806) 460-4490

    License 1831487
  • Happy Days Childcare and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 148 · Accepts subsidy

    4461 Ridgecrest Cir, 79109 · (806) 670-1443

    License 1720082
  • Little Lambs Christian Childcare Center L.L.CInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 108

    4214 Ridgecrest Circle, 79109 · (806) 437-1372

    License 1838836
  • New Beginnings Preschool & Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy

    3606 Atkinsen St, 79109 · (806) 353-1801

    License 1795127
  • Night and Day Care and PlayInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 164 · Accepts subsidy

    2831 Mays St, 79109 · (806) 352-2186

    License 541109
  • Novum AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80

    3510 Bowie St, 79109

    License 1838543
  • PALS at ParamountPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 92

    3801 S Western St, 79109 · (806) 350-7241

    License 64981
  • ST Stephens United Methodist PRInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 183

    4600 S Western St, 79109 · (806) 355-7273

    License 66360
  • Storyland Preschool & Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    5001 Hillside Rd, 79109 · (806) 352-3322

    License 1729081
  • Texas Premier ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 156 · Accepts subsidy

    2455 W Interstate 40, 79109 · (806) 418-6819

    License 1696631
  • Treehouse Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 222

    5901 Hillside Rd, 79109 · (806) 370-8015

    License 1726268-9091
  • Two Little FeetInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy

    4411 Ridgecrest Cir Ste 100, 79109 · (806) 398-0010

    License 1791359

ZIP 79110 · 10

  • Amarillo ISD Little Learners AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 55

    3209 S Taylor St, 79110 · (806) 326-4650

    License 1835440
  • Amarillo Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238

    3806 Bowie St, 79110 · (806) 353-3871

    License 60503
  • Beccas Babies Daycare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy

    5398 Meadowgreen Dr, 79110 · (806) 437-1207

    License 1787552
  • Bizzy Bees Childcare and Preschool IncToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48 · Accepts subsidy

    7509 Canyon Dr, 79110 · (806) 356-8256

    License 869165
  • Bright Minds Academy at Canyon DriveInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy

    4407 Canyon Dr, 79110 · (806) 803-3312

    License 1738881
  • Double S Daycare & PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48

    3855 Business Park Dr Ste 110, 79110 · (806) 395-0372

    License 1835162
  • Imagination StationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 267 · Accepts subsidy

    7910 Bell St, 79110 · (806) 322-5437

    License 840069
  • Pavillard Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy

    2404 W 45th Ave, 79110 · (806) 352-5328

    License 238931-667
  • Pure CreationsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31

    5117 Tulip Ave, 79110 · (806) 570-0230

    License 1808020
  • Texas Premier Childcare at Amarillo NetplexInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy

    3723 SW 58th Ave, 79110 · (806) 337-0254

    License 1708728

ZIP 79111 · 1

  • Amarillo Montessori Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy

    2300 B Ave, 79111 · (806) 335-1646

    License 542086

ZIP 79118 · 1

ZIP 79119 · 4

  • Children's Orchard Academy on HillsideInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238

    9175 Hillside Rd, 79119 · (806) 318-6194

    License 1803308
  • Primrose of Amarillo SouthwestInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 232

    4535 Van Winkle Dr, 79119 · (806) 418-2210

    License 1696134
  • SPROUTS Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy

    5201 S Soncy Rd, 79119 · (806) 206-1051

    License 1677526
  • Treehouse Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 289 · Accepts subsidy

    7701 S Coulter St, 79119 · (806) 322-7444

    License 1713354-9091

ZIP 79121 · 1

  • Bright Minds Academy at Golden PondInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    7601 Golden Pond Pl Bldg 4, 79121 · (806) 418-2070

    License 1676411

ZIP 79124 · 2

  • Bright Minds Academy at BushlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    18841 19th St, 79124 · (806) 349-1896

    License 1724321
  • Lane Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy

    16939 W Interstate 40, 79124 · (806) 352-9595

    License 1734245

10 group child care homes in Amarillo

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

23 family child care homes in Amarillo

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

1 school-age program in Amarillo

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

  • Martial Arts & Athletic CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 204 · Accepts subsidy

    4714 Northwest 4th Avenue, 79106 · (806) 322-1080

    License 861921

How can I get help paying for daycare in Amarillo?

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 43 of the 95 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.

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 Amarillo: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Amarillo, TX?

In Randall County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $147 a week ($7,644 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $136 a week. A family child care home charged a median $134 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 Amarillo?

Texas's list shows 95 licensed or registered programs in Amarillo as of October 2026: 61 child care centers, 23 family child care homes, 10 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 8,111 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Amarillo?

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 43 of the Amarillo programs accept the subsidy. Amarillo also has 9 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. 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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