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Daycare in Baytown, TX

40 licensed or registered programs in Baytown (Harris County): 30 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 3 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 3,886 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $185 a week in Harris 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 Harris 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.

30 child care centers in Baytown

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Academy Of Little Angels LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy

    3540 N Alexander Dr, 77520 · (281) 838-8022

    License 1678801
  • Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 246

    317 Massey Tompkins Rd, 77521 · (713) 696-3120

    License 1693253
  • Baytown KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    3410 Garth Rd, 77521 · (281) 422-4224

    License 210759-747
  • Berea Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 39 · Accepts subsidy

    300 N Highway 146, 77520 · (281) 422-8977

    License 534188
  • Church Women United Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    2 Price St, 77520 · (281) 427-2507

    License 830905
  • Day School For Little PeopleInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 131

    3700 N Highway 146, 77520 · (281) 422-3449

    License 1708800
  • Eagles Nest ChildcarePre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66

    8830 Fm 3180 Rd Suite 403d, 77523 · (281) 739-0582

    License 1831945
  • El Shaddai Kids Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy

    1101 Knowlton Rd, 77520 · (832) 414-0670

    License 1686350
  • Footprints Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 293 · Accepts subsidy

    7625 Garth Rd, 77521 · (281) 422-1017

    License 1704482
  • God's Little Angels DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy

    200 E Republic St, 77520 · (281) 420-4040

    License 1614916
  • Harvest Time Kingdom KidsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 16

    308 Graham Street, 77520 · (281) 683-2525

    License 1838497
  • Imagine Me Academy 3Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy

    1310 Garth Rd, 77520 · (832) 926-4095

    License 1685385
  • J D Walker Head StartPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60

    7613a Wade Rd, 77521 · (713) 696-3122

    License 541648
  • Kids "Are" UsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95

    5313 Decker Drive, 77520 · (281) 838-4477

    License 1838346
  • Kids Connect of BaytownInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 135 · Accepts subsidy

    1712 Massey Tompkins Rd, 77521 · (281) 428-8575

    License 1804553
  • Kids Nation Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    1410 Lacey Dr, 77520 · (281) 838-8680

    License 1512861
  • Little Giants AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 189

    816 N Pruett St, 77520 · (281) 707-3817

    License 1028126
  • Love Comes First Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 142

    8341 N Fm 565 Rd, 77523 · (281) 576-2200

    License 1810052
  • MBC Explorers Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 100

    600 W Sterling St, 77520 · (281) 427-1725

    License 839829
  • Prosperity Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy

    106 W Baker Rd, 77521 · (940) 613-2555

    License 1682545
  • Redeemer Lutheran Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 123

    702 N 11th St, 77520 · (281) 422-2252

    License 833326
  • Solid Rock PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 92

    1407 Lacey Dr, 77520 · (281) 422-4317

    License 1688118
  • St. Marks Stepping Stones DayschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 108

    3811 N Main St, 77521 · (281) 428-7988

    License 827422
  • Storybook Adventure Academy SouthInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    8225 N Highway 146, 77523 · (832) 514-6040

    License 1745874
  • Stream of Life Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy

    720 Cedar Bayou Rd, 77520 · (281) 839-7007

    License 1537209
  • The Roundup Corral Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 166 · Accepts subsidy

    7707 Fm 3180 Rd, 77523 · (281) 573-2366

    License 1141266
  • Walden OaksInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy

    3100 W Baker Rd, 77521 · (281) 424-5811

    License 1689721
  • Wee School-First Baptist ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 270 · Accepts subsidy

    505 Rollingbrook St, 77521 · (281) 420-2740

    License 552246
  • Wiggle Worm Stems Tech AcademyPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy

    7222 Eastpoint Blvd, 77521 · (281) 837-3098

    License 1794291
  • Wiz Kids Daycare & Academy IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 281 · Accepts subsidy

    8200 N Main St, 77521 · (832) 926-4924

    License 1548621

6 group child care homes in Baytown

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

3 family child care homes in Baytown

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 Baytown

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

  • Footprint Academy Mentoring IncorporationPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    1700 Danubina St, 77520 · (281) 839-7261

    License 1655873

How can I get help paying for daycare in Baytown?

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 23 of the 40 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 Baytown: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Baytown, TX?

In Harris 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 Baytown?

Texas's list shows 40 licensed or registered programs in Baytown as of October 2026: 30 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 3 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 3,886 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Baytown?

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 23 of the Baytown 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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