Daycare in Austin, TX
535 licensed or registered programs in Austin (Travis County): 348 child care centers, 110 school-age programs, 54 group child care homes and 23 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 50,916 children.
Short answer
Infant care at a center costs a median $229 a week in Travis County (2022 prices), $206 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 Travis County
$229/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,908 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $229 | $206 |
| Toddler | $214 | $196 |
| Preschool | $209 | $194 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
348 child care centers in Austin, by ZIP code
Showing the 250 largest of 348 centers by licensed capacity, A to Z within each ZIP, with street address and phone. Find the rest in the official search below.
ZIP 78701 · 4
- University of Texas Child Dev Center 1601 Congress Ave · 512-471-4400
- St. Martin's Lutheran Day School 606 W 15th St · 512-476-4037
- First United Methodist Preschool 1201 Lavaca St · 512-478-5709
- Todos Juntos Escuelita 901 Trinity St · 512-788-7255
ZIP 78702 · 6
- Open Door Preschool at M Station 2918 E Martin Luther King Jr B · 512-610-7383
- Springdale Montessori and Spanish Immersion 758 Springdale Rd · 512-551-9238
- Jeremiah Program Child Development Center 1200 Paul Teresa Saldana · 512-770-9035
- Capital Metro Childcare and Learning Center 624 N Pleasant Valley Rd · 512-389-7576
- ACC Children's Lab School 3401 Webberville Rd # 5000 · 512-223-5200
- Petite Ecole Internationale 831 Springdale Rd · 512-302-3180
ZIP 78703 · 9
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School 3201 Windsor Rd · 512-476-4393
- West Austin Youth Association Developmental Mornings 1314 Exposition Blvd · 512-473-2528
- Tarrytown UMC Childrens Day 2601 Exposition Blvd · 512-478-2276
- Casa Montessori Child Development Center 404b Atlanta St · 512-474-4119
- Open Door Central 1717 W 10th St · 512-477-9632
- Tarrytown Childrens Center 2614 Exposition Blvd · 737-205-6500
- Westminster Presbyterian Day School 3208 Exposition Blvd · 512-459-5062
- Spark Learning 2515 Enfield Rd · 512-900-1425
- Casis Child Development Center 2710 Exposition Blvd · 512-414-2062
ZIP 78704 · 11
- Athena Montessori Academy 1503 Morgan Ln · 512-494-6237
- Sun Moon And Stars LLC Learning Center 3810 S 1st St · 512-326-2010
- Kido International Preschool 1924 S 1st St · 737-384-7999
- Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool 1801 Kinney Ave · 512-580-8844
- Town and Country Childrens Montessori Incorporated 3801 Keats Dr · 512-442-2434
- Mainspring at Live Oak 1100 W Live Oak St · 512-442-2301
- ST Marks Episcopal Day School 2128 Barton Hills Dr · 512-444-9401
- Habibis Hutch Preschool 2004 Bert Ave · 512-478-7775
- Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool 2028 S Lamar Blvd · 512-904-0206
- YMOK Daycare Austin LLC 2606 S 1st St · 512-416-8408
- Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool 603 Bouldin Ave · 512-551-3773
ZIP 78705 · 3
- Child Craft School 800 W 30th St · 512-472-3437
- German International School of Texas 3407 Red River St · 512-903-5143
- All Saints Episcopal Church 209 W 27th St · 512-472-8866
ZIP 78712 · 1
- Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Lab UT 108 E Dean Keeton St · 512-471-3974
ZIP 78717 · 7
- Challenger School 15101 Avery Ranch Blvd · 512-341-8000
- Kids R Kids #33 15111 Avery Ranch Blvd · 512-218-9669
- Abacus School of Austin 14115 Avery Ranch Blvd · 512-381-2200
- Shining Stars Montessori LLC 10500 Lakeline Blvd · 512-810-7827
- The Goddard School in Austin Avery Ranch 9313 Pearson Ranch Rd · 512-828-3434
- The Learning Experience 15542 Ranch Road 620 N · 512-218-6905
- A Childs Forest House 15800 Crossroads Dr. · 469-909-9751
ZIP 78721 · 4
- Escuelita Del Alma 3613 Bluestein Dr · 512-474-4702
- St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. 1941 Webberville Rd · 512-451-7361
- Nurturing Child Care Centers 1054 Springdale Rd Ste L · 512-928-8588
- Itzcali Montessori Sip School 1806 Springdale Rd · 512-551-2566
ZIP 78722 · 6
- University of Texas Child Development Center 2205 Comal St · 512-475-9500
- University of Texas Child Care Center 2216 Leona St · 512-471-7040
- The Learning Experience 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 100 · 512-215-2252
- St. Georges Episcopal School 4301 N Ih 35 · 512-452-6063
- Copernicus STEM Academy 4503 N Interstate 35 · 512-904-9511
- Growing Tree 2807 and 2805 Robinson Ave · 737-742-0388
ZIP 78723 · 6
- Primrose School of Austin at Mueller 2200 Aldrich St Ste 130 · 512-668-1010
- Little Folks Nursery and Bilingual Day Care Center 5706 Reicher Dr · 512-926-0234
- The Rise School of Austin 4800 Manor Rd Bldg J · 512-891-1682
- Precious Jewels Daycare 6414 N Hampton Dr · 512-215-0407
- Green Sprout Preschool 2108 E M Franklin Ave · 206-321-3310
- Wesley School 6100 Berkman Dr · 512-467-9740
ZIP 78724 · 1
- Del Valle ISD North Child Development Center 13901 Fm 969 Rd · 512-386-3675
ZIP 78726 · 9
- Canyon Creek Preschool 9001 R R 620 N · 512-258-4495
- First Foundations Preschool 11902 Anderson Mill Rd · 512-249-7529
- LSP Four Points, Inc. 7710 N Fm 620 Rd, Bldg 11 · 737-205-7083
- ST Thomas More Preschool 10205 R R 620 N · 512-258-1721
- YMCA Tomorrow Academy at Four Points 8300 N Fm 620 Rd Bldg Rt9 · 512-236-9622
- The Ivy International School 9511 N Fm 620 · 512-501-0620
- Bright Kids Child Development Center 10713 N Fm 620 Ste 101 · 512-582-0017
- Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool 10713 N Fm 620 Rd Ste 601 · 512-551-3773
- Bilingual Minds 10613 N Fm 620 Rd · 512-351-8779
ZIP 78727 · 5
- Parmer Children's Montessori Academy 1701 Scofield Ln · 512-836-7262
- Four Seasons Community School 3909 Adelphi Ln · 512-291-7151
- Little Life Preschool 3200 Century Park Blvd · 512-600-9848
- Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool 4410 Duval Rd · 512-346-6366
- North Austin Montessori School 12400 Amherst Dr Ste 120 · 512-833-8877
ZIP 78728 · 4
- Shoreline Learning Center 15201 Burnet Rd · 512-681-3255
- Stepping Stone School V 2001 Wells Branch Pkwy · 512-990-0044
- Blossoming Humans LLC 3101 Howard Ln · 512-861-5213
- Renaissance Academy 14401 Owen Tech Blvd · 512-252-2277
ZIP 78729 · 11
- Stepping Stone School XII 7700 W Parmer Ln · 512-336-5237
- Challenger School 13015 Pond Springs Rd · 512-258-1299
- Lake Creek Montessori International School 10127 Lake Creek Pkwy · 512-770-6270
- Stepping Stone School III 6616 McNeil Dr · 512-258-9142
- Schola International 9002 Anderson Mill Rd · 512-243-8825
- Joy Park Montessori School 13171 Pond Springs Rd · 512-291-7880
- Montessori Oaks 9006 Anderson Mill Rd · 512-219-9191
- Little Hands International Preschool 8830 Cainwood Ln · 512-919-0019
- Woodland Montessori 13180 Pond Springs Rd · 512-506-8800
- Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School 13584 Pond Springs Rd · 512-331-3874
- Casa Meraki School 6915 McNeil Dr · 737-235-1115
ZIP 78730 · 3
- Kido International Preschool 10625 Bonaventure Dr · 512-354-2808
- School in the Hills-River Place LLC 10819 Rr 2222 · 512-266-8180
- Primrose School of Four Points 6606 Sitio Del Rio Blvd · 512-795-9101
ZIP 78731 · 7
- Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program 7300 Hart Ln · 512-735-8100
- Leaps n Bounds 7010 Village Center Dr · 512-346-5327
- YPW Spanish Immersion School 8014 Mesa Dr · 512-401-3174
- My Friends House 7050 Village Center Dr · 512-346-4151
- Crenshaw Athletic Club 5000 Fairview Dr · 512-453-5551
- First Presbyterian Day School 8001 Mesa Dr · 512-345-8961
- International Montessori House of Children 6420 Hart Ln · 512-343-0071
ZIP 78732 · 2
- School in the Hills 2900 N Quinlan Park Rd # 400 · 512-266-6160
- The Goddard School 5145 Ranch Road 620 N Bldg H · 512-910-8456
ZIP 78733 · 2
- Sonshine School 9300 Bee Cave Rd · 512-263-1722
- Barton Creek Child Development Center EISD 1314 Patterson Rd · 512-732-3232
ZIP 78734 · 1
- Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway 15099 Debba Dr · 512-266-6626
ZIP 78735 · 4
- WonderWell 7717 Southwest Pkwy · 512-982-4310
- National Elite Gymnastics 7632 W Highway 71 · 512-288-9722
- Fiorella di Reggio Emilia School 8707 Mountain Crest Dr · 512-575-0227
- Barton Creek Child Development Center 5611 Travis Cook Rd · 512-301-4788
ZIP 78736 · 6
- The Learning Experience Southwest Austin 7814 Highway 290 W · 512-432-5304
- Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool 10408 Highway 290 W · 512-288-2330
- Happy Bunnies 7212 Oak Meadow Dr · 512-288-0802
- Oak Hill United Methodist Preschool 7815 Highway 290 W · 512-554-5840
- Cedars Montessori School of Oak Hill 9704 Circle Dr · 512-288-1245
- Escuela Hispanoamericana de Texas 12507 Fitzhugh Rd · 512-627-1749
ZIP 78737 · 4
- The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs 12610 Nutty Brown Rd · 512-288-7737
- The Learning Experience 12400 W Us Highway 290 Sute 600 · 737-787-5566
- Friendship Kids 14455 Fm 1826 · 512-922-7990
- All Stars Academy 275 Lotus Cir · 512-913-3443
ZIP 78738 · 9
- The Prep School of Bee Cave 14001 Bee Cave Pkwy · 512-790-7737
- Illuminate Montessori at Bee Cave 14058 Bee Cave Pkwy Bldg C · 512-582-2120
- KLA Schools of Sweetwater 18101 W Highway 71 · 512-900-3581
- The Goddard School 301 Medical Pkwy · 512-643-1222
- Kiddie Academy of Bee Cave 16003 W Highway 71 · 512-379-7929
- Lake Hills Montessori Bee Cave 3930 Fm 620 S · 512-263-5585
- Lupine Lane 1001 Highlands Blvd · 512-900-1090
- The Learning Experience 15054 W Highway 71 · 512-363-5056
- Lake Travis ISD Child Development Center at LPE 11801 Sonoma Dr · 512-533-6300
ZIP 78739 · 2
- Circle C Child Development Center 5917 LA Crosse Ave · 512-288-9792
- The Goddard School 12101 Archeleta Blvd Unit 1 · 512-746-8700
ZIP 78741 · 4
- Future Stars operated by La Petite Academy 3819 S Interstate 35 · 737-800-4700
- Hillside Early Childhood Center 1700 Woodland Ave · 512-621-7690
- Child, Inc. American Youth Works 1911 E Ben White Blvd · 512-451-7361
- Escuela Montessori de Montopolis 2013 Montopolis Dr · 512-385-4879
ZIP 78744 · 7
- Primrose School at Easton Park 8905 Alphabet Dr. · 512-524-6400
- Angels Care and Learning Center #2 4905 Maufrais Ln · 512-368-4006
- Del Valle ISD South Child Development Center 4215 Smith School Rd · 512-386-3000
- YMCA Tomorrow Academy at Dove Springs 5811 Palo Blanco Ln · 512-236-9622
- KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech 6800 Burleson Rd Bldg 312 Ste 170 · 512-386-5587
- Uphaus Child Development Center 5200 Freidrich Ln · 512-414-5520
- Little Explorers Childcare 2313 Teri Rd · 512-608-4254
ZIP 78745 · 17
- Austin Montessori Sunset 5012 Sunset Trl · 512-892-0253
- International Immersion Center 2100 W William Cannon Dr Ste L · 512-435-7868
- Mariposa Montessori School 3338 Paisano Trl · 512-428-4280
- Headwaters School 6305 Manchaca RD and 1934 Berkeley AVE · 512-443-8843
- South Congress KinderCare 6434 S Congress Ave · 512-443-7765
- Emerald Wood KinderCare 610 Emerald Wood Dr · 512-443-9515
- House of Little Angels LLC 5611 W Gate Blvd · 512-326-4448
- Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center 200 W Stassney Ln · 512-925-7626
- ABCDee Learning Center LLC 7202 Dee St · 512-447-8258
- Angels Care and Learning Center 7806 S 1st St · 512-916-8868
- Brodie Lane Child Development Center Child Incorporated 8105 Brodie Ln · 512-451-7361
- Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center 2407 Berkeley Ave · 512-443-3509
- Tender Memories Learning Center 308 W Stassney Ln · 512-444-1600
- Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center 6615 Menchaca Rd · 512-904-9230
- Sweet Briar Child Development Center 205 Sandra Street · 512-442-0405
- YMOK Daycare Austin LLC 510 Clarke St · 512-428-4818
- Growing Imaginations Learning Center LLC 5410 S 1st St · 512-383-1001
ZIP 78746 · 4
- Childs Day 2525 Wallingwood Dr Ste 100 · 512-327-3274
- Riverbend Christian School 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy · 512-327-4067
- Westlake Hills Presbyterian Preschool 7127 Bee Cave Rd · 512-327-1315
- ST Michaels Episcopal Day School 1500 N Capital of Texas Hwy · 512-327-0591
ZIP 78747 · 1
- Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch 8749 Vertex Blvd. · 512-580-6002
ZIP 78748 · 11
- Stepping Stone School XIV 9405 Brodie Ln · 512-233-4944
- Primrose School of Shady Hollow 12341 Brodie Ln · 512-282-2341
- Stepping Stone School XVIII 9325 Alice Mae Ln · 512-420-0632
- The Goddard School 2111 Frate Barker Rd · 512-280-1713
- Parkside Community Montessori School 3207 W Slaughter Ln · 512-472-2559
- Chisholm La Petite Academy 9315 Chisholm Ln · 512-282-7792
- La Tribu Rural 9000 Menchaca Rd · 512-428-6688
- Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center 1112 W Slaughter Ln · 512-502-5358
- Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool 2900 Slaughter Ln W · 512-292-6801
- Austin Childrens Montessori 8807 Manchaca Rd · 512-291-5522
- Susy's Daycare Center 2301 Riddle Rd · 512-551-9949
ZIP 78749 · 10
- Country Home Learning Center #7, LTD 6900 Escarpment Blvd · 512-288-8220
- Bright Horizons Family Center 6111 Davis Ln · 512-301-9449
- Primrose School of Southwest Austin 4920 Davis Ln · 512-292-7792
- Mia Mia LLC 5710 Mc Carty Ln · 512-994-8420
- Bethany Lutheran Preschool 3701 W Slaughter Ln · 512-615-4147
- Abiding Love Lutheran Child Development Center 4612 Convict Hill Rd · 512-892-2777
- Acorns to Oaks Preschool - Austin Oaks Church 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd · 512-891-1600
- Childrens Discovery Center 3515 Convict Hill Rd · 512-899-2267
- Ashford Montessori 5906 Westcreek Dr · 512-892-1629
- Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool 5226 W William Cannon Dr · 512-892-7528
ZIP 78750 · 14
- Country Home Learning Center #8, LTD 13120 N Hwy 183 · 512-331-1441
- Childrens Center of Austin 6507 Jester Blvd Bldg II · 512-795-8300
- The Learning Experience 11624 Anderson Mill Rd · 512-276-2048
- The Nest at Anderson Mill 11812 Millwright Pkwy · 512-904-0095
- Hope Children's Center 11512 Olson Dr · 512-258-0101
- Stepping Stone School VI 12301 Hymeadow Dr · 512-331-4801
- Austin Children's Academy 12310 Ranch Road 620 N · 512-331-2075
- Anderson Mill KinderCare 9706 Anderson Mill Rd · 214-910-2461
- Bethany School 10010 Anderson Mill Rd · 512-258-6965
- Stepping Stone School IV 9914 Woodland Village Dr · 512-258-4800
- Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center 12233 Rr 620 N Ste 201 · 512-243-6539
- Austin Baptist Church 7016 Ribelin Ranch Rd · 512-491-9600
- Ashleys Playhouse 13343 N Hwy 183 Ste 200 · 512-872-2755
- Trillium Montessori 9707 Anderson Mill Rd Ste 350 · 512-666-3756
ZIP 78751 · 7
- Hyde Park Weekday Preschool 3901 Speedway · 512-465-8383
- Stepping Stone School XI 3811 Harmon Ave · 512-814-0653
- Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated 825 E 53rd 1/2 St · 512-451-7361
- Stepping Stone School XVII 1007 E 40th St · 512-474-1919
- Austin Play Garden-Central 4915 Airport Blvd · 512-420-9448
- The Childrens Discovery Center 4112 Duval St · 512-458-1891
- Hyde Park Montessori 4108 Avenue H · 512-451-5081
ZIP 78752 · 1
- Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens 200 W Anderson Ln · 512-339-6335
ZIP 78753 · 6
- Holy Word Early Learning Center 10601 Bluff Bend Dr · 512-836-0660
- Kiddie Round-Up #8 930 E Rundberg Ln · 512-835-7900
- Open Door Preschool North 11704 N Lamar Blvd · 512-866-3144
- Goodwill Exploration Center 1015 Norwood Park Blvd · 737-358-4158
- Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau 11605 N Lamar Blvd · 512-339-6000
- Papa and Nanas Childcare Center 1006 E Yager Ln · 512-939-7394
ZIP 78754 · 3
- Childrens Courtyard 11012 Harris Branch Pkwy · 512-272-8855
- Forbes Child Development Center Child Incorporated 2217 Forbes Dr · 512-768-5397
- Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool II 13107 Dessau Rd · 737-334-6005
ZIP 78756 · 8
- Paragon Prep Preschool 831 Houston St · 512-452-5437
- Northwest Montessori House of Children LLC 1905 W Koenig Ln · 512-451-6134
- Child Development Center at Temple Beth Israel 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd · 512-371-0224
- Peace of Mind Childrens Center 5615 Burnet Rd Ste 5 · 512-351-8303
- Casner Christian Academy 2700 Northland Dr · 512-453-6605
- Sapienza Montessori 4804 Grover Avenue · 512-779-5782
- Grace Garden Child Development Center 2140 Allandale Rd · 512-371-5822
- All Austin Cooperative Nursery School 2301 Hancock Dr · 512-454-5315
ZIP 78757 · 10
- Redeemer Lutheran Child Development Ctr 1500 W Anderson Ln · 512-459-3015
- Stepping Stone School IX 8121 Shoal Creek Blvd · 512-371-1777
- Faith Lutheran Child Development Center 6600 Woodrow Ave · 512-451-1116
- Austin Montessori School Great Northern Campus 6817 Great Northern Blvd · 512-450-1940
- Covenant Presbyterian Preschool 3003 Northland Dr · 512-454-8370
- Fiorella di Reggio Emilia School 1707 W Anderson Ln · 512-798-1476
- Twin Oaks Montessori Casa Dei Bambini 7804 Northwest Dr · 512-467-8885
- St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center 7601 Burnet Rd · 512-614-6544
- Stepping Stone School I 1710 Richcreek Rd · 512-459-0247
- Stepping Stone School II 8419 Bowling Green Dr · 512-453-2051
ZIP 78758 · 11
- Childrens Courtyard 11718 Metric Blvd Bldg C · 512-835-4969
- Little Munchkins Learning Center 2020 Denton Dr · 512-484-1877
- Children's Courtyard 12336 N Mopac Expy · 512-339-0727
- Bright Horizons Family Center 2411 W Braker Ln · 512-833-7090
- Mundo Verde Montessori LLC 1414 Kramer Ln · 571-355-3091
- Bright Beginnings 9414 Parkfield Dr · 512-770-6045
- Cedar Bend Child INC 1808 Cedar Bend Dr · 512-768-5398
- Wholesome Generation 12251 Running Bird Ln · 512-368-3885
- Eagles Childcare Center 1701 Kramer Ln · 512-595-9469
- AISD Cook Child Care 1511 Cripple Creek Dr · 512-414-0220
- Snapdragon Preschool Domain 10910 Domain Dr Ste 112 · 512-649-0233
ZIP 78759 · 9
- Hillcrest Childrens Academy 3838 Steck Ave · 512-598-9421
- ST Matthews Episcopal School 8134 Mesa Dr · 512-345-3040
- Bais Menachem 3500 Hyridge Dr · 512-905-8770
- Arbor Montessori Academy 11726 Jollyville Rd · 512-250-3669
- Magic Dragon Multi Cultural Program 11713 Jollyville Rd · 512-336-5069
- Montessori Internacional 11124 Jollyville Rd · 512-547-0831
- Corner School 12007 Research Blvd · 512-467-0222
- Triumphant Love Lutheran Child Development Center 9508 Great Hills Trl · 512-346-1323
- Spicewood Country School 6102 Spicewood Springs Rd · 512-346-2992
98 more centers are on the state's list. Search Texas's child care list.
Home daycares and school-age programs in Austin
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 54 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 23 |
| School-age programs | 110 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Austin?
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 218 of the 535 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 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 Austin: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Austin, TX?
In Travis County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $229 a week ($11,908 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $209 a week. A family child care home charged a median $206 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 Austin?
Texas's list shows 535 licensed or registered programs in Austin as of October 2026: 348 child care centers, 110 school-age programs, 54 group child care homes and 23 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 50,916 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Austin?
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 218 of the Austin programs accept the subsidy. Austin also has 28 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. 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.
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