Daycare in Buda, TX
21 licensed or registered programs in Buda (Hays County): 12 child care centers, 6 school-age programs, 2 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,987 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 Hays 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.
12 child care centers in Buda
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Barton Middle School Early Learning CTR.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
4950 Jack C Hays Trl, 78610 · (512) 268-1472
License 1630151 - Buda Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
1060 Old San Antonio Rd, 78610 · (512) 268-8439
License 1693911 - Buda UMC Childrens Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70
310 a San Antonio St, 78610 · (512) 312-4244
License 1787593 - Carpenter Hill Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
4410 Ranch Rd 967, 78610 · (512) 268-8509
License 1580385 - First Class Child Development Center 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
1215 Old Black Colony Rd, 78610 · (512) 295-5959
License 1356926 - Giggle and GrowToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31
610 Main St Ste 3, 78610 · (512) 295-5437
License 1776777 - Jack C Hays High School Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
4800 Jack C Hays TR Hays High School Pep Building, 78610 · (512) 268-2911
License 411369 - Kiddie Academy of BudaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 195
2448 Main Street, 78610 · (737) 400-6700
License 1705114 - Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 171
1019 Main St Ste a, 78610 · (512) 312-1644
License 811052 - Ladybird MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 178
2050 Cole Springs Rd, 78610 · (510) 295-3636
License 1836058 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 180
825 Main St, 78610 · (512) 523-8831
License 1654560 - The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 139
402 Lewis Ln, 78610 · (512) 312-4816
License 1542223
2 group child care homes in Buda
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Barquito de Papel Spanish Immersion Home DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Buda · (737) 274-6749
License 1787358 - Happy Roots Leaning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Buda · (732) 609-5011
License 1834277
1 family child care home in Buda
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Laurie ThomasInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Buda · (512) 216-3403
License 542668
6 school-age programs in Buda
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Buda Elementary EAC YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
1060 Old San Antonio Rd, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1700169 - Carpenter Hill YMCASchool · licensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
4410 Ranch Rd 967, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1193127 - Elm Grove EAC YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy
801 Fm 1626, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1700163 - Pfluger EAC YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 97 · Accepts subsidy
4951 Marsh Ln, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1700059 - Sunfield EAC YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
155 Vista Gardens Dr, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1750030 - Tom Green EAC YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
1301 Old Goforth Rd, 78610 · (512) 236-9622
License 1700118
How can I get help paying for daycare in Buda?
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 11 of the 21 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 Buda: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Buda, TX?
In Hays 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 Buda?
Texas's list shows 21 licensed or registered programs in Buda as of October 2026: 12 child care centers, 6 school-age programs, 2 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,987 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Buda?
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 11 of the Buda 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.