Daycare in Bay City, TX
11 licensed or registered programs in Bay City (Matagorda County): 7 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 990 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 Matagorda County
$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
7 child care centers in Bay City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- BayCity Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
3305 Avenue F, 77414 · (979) 393-0022
License 1791332 - Creative Care - Bay CityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 165
3000 Avenue F, 77414 · (979) 245-1236
License 1818387 - Discovering Minds Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
4311 Avenue F, 77414 · (979) 476-3112
License 1631941 - iCreate Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
1901 Golden Ave, 77414 · (979) 429-2555
License 1692179 - Lutheran Social Services of the South,DBA Upbring HeadInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 90
3008 Le Tulle Ave, 77414 · (979) 320-9000
License 1596423 - Sunshine And RainbowsToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102
2317 Avenue G, 77414 · (979) 245-2801
License 516433 - Tender Years Enrichment Learning Center IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
1301 7th St, 77414 · (979) 476-3182
License 1725907
1 group child care home in Bay City
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Eva's Licensed Childcare HomeInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Bay City · (979) 240-3680
License 1541679
3 school-age programs in Bay City
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- YMCA at Cherry ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
2619 8th St, 77414 · (361) 834-3372
License 1788058 - YMCA at Linnie RobertsPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr, 77414 · (361) 905-2810
License 1787903 - YMCA at Tenie HolmesPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
3200 5th St, 77414 · (361) 261-5354
License 1788076
How can I get help paying for daycare in Bay City?
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 7 of the 11 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 Bay City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Bay City, TX?
In Matagorda 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 Bay City?
Texas's list shows 11 licensed or registered programs in Bay City as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 990 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Bay City?
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 7 of the Bay City 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.