Daycare in Big Spring, TX
8 licensed or registered programs in Big Spring (Howard County): 7 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 884 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 Howard County
$155/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,060 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $155 | $138 |
| Toddler | $144 | $131 |
| Preschool | $140 | $129 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
7 child care centers in Big Spring
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bauer School Readiness AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 198 · Accepts subsidy
108 NW 9th St, 79720 · (432) 267-7452
License 1524048-1026 - Big Spring YMCA Kids AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61
409 Goliad St, 79720 · (432) 270-6023
License 1756553 - Howard Cottage (Howard College Child Development Center)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
1001 Birdwell Ln, 79720 · (432) 264-5185
License 506810 - JHS Texas Operations LLC DBA Jack & Jill School Child Care CInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
1708 Nolan St, 79720 · (432) 267-8411
License 1779996 - Little Learners Christian DaycareToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30
105 Spring Creek Rd, 79720 · (432) 213-4530
License 1021326 - New Hope Christian SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
118 Cedar Rd, 79720 · (432) 263-0203
License 823365 - Westside Community DCCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85
2300 Simler Big Spring Ind Par Bldg 449, 79720 · (432) 263-7841
License 114556
1 school-age program in Big Spring
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Big Spring Family YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70
801 Owens St, 79720 · (432) 267-8234
License 250857
How can I get help paying for daycare in Big Spring?
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 4 of the 8 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 Big Spring: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Big Spring, TX?
In Howard County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $155 a week ($8,060 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $140 a week. A family child care home charged a median $138 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 Big Spring?
Texas's list shows 8 licensed or registered programs in Big Spring as of October 2026: 7 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 884 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Big Spring?
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 4 of the Big Spring 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.