Daycare in Bastrop, TX
28 licensed or registered programs in Bastrop (Bastrop County): 15 child care centers, 7 school-age programs, 4 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,340 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 Bastrop County
$202/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,504 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $202 | $181 |
| Toddler | $189 | $172 |
| Preschool | $183 | $170 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
15 child care centers in Bastrop
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Ad Astra SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 21
114 Earhardt Rd, 78602 · (714) 317-6060
License 1799392 - Bastrop Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 42
603 Mesquite St, 78602 · (512) 321-7774
License 1188386 - Bastrop ISD CDC BluebonnetInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47
416 Fm 1209, 78602 · (512) 772-7180
License 1840175 - Bastrop MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85
875 Sh 71 Service Rd., 78602 · (512) 626-5018
License 1739341 - BISD District Day Care @ EmileInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
601 Martin Luther King Dr, 78602 · (512) 772-7636
License 840553 - Busy Bee AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy
1116 Highway 71 W, 78602 · (512) 412-6363
License 1627657 - Childrens Town Center #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
374 Fm 1209, 78602 · (512) 581-9211
License 1803173 - Emile Head Start CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 37
601 Martin Luther King Dr, 78602 · (512) 303-7737
License 1358412 - Heroic Hearts AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 288
159 Settlement Dr, 78602 · (737) 348-5622
License 1809117 - Hideout Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 128 · Accepts subsidy
1202 Water St, 78602 · (512) 303-2603
License 111750 - Honey Bee Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
102 Corporate Dr, 78602 · (512) 545-6472
License 1801096 - Legacy Educational CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
636 Highway 304, 78602 · (512) 409-3288
License 1803399 - Legacy Educational Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55
636 Highway 304, 78602 · (512) 409-3288
License 1839861 - Little Sheep Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 118 · Accepts subsidy
202 Highway 71 W, 78602 · (512) 988-1778
License 1260869 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 203
199 State Highway 304, 78602 · (737) 610-1940
License 1841797
4 group child care homes in Bastrop
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- A to Z PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (512) 988-2252
License 1770219 - Kaleidoscope KidsToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (818) 926-8968
License 1834060 - Laugh and Learn PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (512) 507-1864
License 1796953 - Proverbs Place School HouseToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (832) 691-7142
License 1788619
2 family child care homes in Bastrop
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cristabel MorenoToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (346) 818-8389
License 1833000 - Lisa Marie PeskinInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bastrop · (661) 816-1202
License 1802460
7 school-age programs in Bastrop
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Adelton STARSPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150
119 Blume Dr., 78602 · (512) 772-7769
License 1819699 - Bastrop ISD STARS Colony Oaks ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy
601 Sam Houston Dr., 78602 · (512) 772-7755
License 1781196 - BISD Community Services - STARS Emile Elementary SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
601 Martin Luther King Dr, 78602 · (512) 772-7639
License 1507631 - BISD Community Services - STARS Mina Elementary SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
1203 Hill St, 78602 · (512) 772-7180
License 838904 - BISD Community Services STARS Bluebonnet Elementary SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
416 Fm 1209, 78602 · (512) 772-7180
License 1507575 - BISD Community Services STARS Lost Pines Elementary SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
151 Tiger Woods Dr, 78602 · (512) 772-7716
License 1507629 - Club Bee After School Care and SummercampSchool · licensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
1003 Hill St, 78602 · (512) 545-6472
License 1793832
How can I get help paying for daycare in Bastrop?
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 13 of the 28 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 Bastrop: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Bastrop, TX?
In Bastrop County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $202 a week ($10,504 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $183 a week. A family child care home charged a median $181 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 Bastrop?
Texas's list shows 28 licensed or registered programs in Bastrop as of October 2026: 15 child care centers, 7 school-age programs, 4 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,340 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Bastrop?
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 13 of the Bastrop 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.