Daycare in Brownwood, TX
10 licensed or registered programs in Brownwood (Brown County): 8 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 728 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 Brown County
$124/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,448 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $124 | $113 |
| Toddler | $117 | $108 |
| Preschool | $114 | $107 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Brownwood
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bright Future AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
1703 18th St, 76801 · (325) 646-0012
License 1719453 - Brownwood Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 40
1100 Avenue D, 76801 · (325) 641-8823
License 1544705 - FMC Weekday PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 91
2500 11th St, 76801 · (325) 643-1555
License 64373 - Little Dude RanchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
1601 Stewart St, 76801 · (325) 646-8877
License 830389 - Little Dumplings DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38
800 Melwood Ave, 76801 · (325) 642-3284
License 1837323 - Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch-keyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85
2411 Coggin Ave, 76801 · (325) 646-2138
License 409814 - Small World Day CareToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
417 Wesley St, 76801 · (325) 643-3808
License 204117 - The Woodlands Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy
1303 Phillips Dr, 76801 · (325) 488-6804
License 1787654
2 group child care homes in Brownwood
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cindy WebbInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brownwood · (325) 430-0115
License 1631017 - Diana Ayres SkeltonInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Brownwood · (325) 998-4971
License 1798178
How can I get help paying for daycare in Brownwood?
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 5 of the 10 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 Brownwood: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Brownwood, TX?
In Brown County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $124 a week ($6,448 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $114 a week. A family child care home charged a median $113 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 Brownwood?
Texas's list shows 10 licensed or registered programs in Brownwood as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 728 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Brownwood?
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 5 of the Brownwood 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.