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Daycare in Celina, TX

25 licensed or registered programs in Celina (Collin County): 8 child care centers, 8 school-age programs, 6 group child care homes and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,514 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Collin County (2022 prices), $167 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 Collin County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$191$167
Toddler$176$158
Preschool$170$156

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

8 child care centers in Celina

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Celina Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188

    3905 S Preston Rd, 75009 · (469) 564-1299

    License 1749352
  • Childrens Lighthouse of CelinaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 241

    3520 S. Dallas Parkway, 75009 · (682) 900-2990

    License 1811142
  • First AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107

    841 N Preston Rd, 75009 · (469) 777-8958

    License 1837178
  • Friendship Corner Christian PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 115

    12465 Fm 428, 75009 · (972) 382-8145

    License 1620282
  • Green Meadows Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 227

    5570 Martin Dr, 75009 · (469) 202-0900

    License 1807638
  • Light Farms MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 179

    3921 Prairie Crossing Dr, 75009 · (214) 851-0200

    License 1740458
  • The Anchored SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 284

    4400 S Coit Rd, 75078 · (469) 813-5100

    License 1805560
  • The Goddard School of CelinaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 370 · Accepts subsidy

    380 W. Frontier Parkway, 75009 · (469) 454-2700

    License 1716814

6 group child care homes in Celina

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 Celina

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

8 school-age programs in Celina

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Bothwell - CelinaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy

    2120 Coventry Dr., 75009 · (866) 300-7550

    License 1800071
  • AlphaBEST @ Johnson-ProsperPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    4001 Waterview Trail, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1708285
  • AlphaBEST @ Light Farms- ProsperPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    1100 Cypress Creek Way, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1578688
  • AlphaBEST @ Lilyana- ProsperPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    1300 Marigold Ln., 75078 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1783263
  • AlphaBEST @ Lykins ? CelinaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    550 S Utah St, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1676675
  • AlphaBEST @ Martin - CelinaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    2905 N Louisiana Dr, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1781576
  • AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - CelinaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    750 Punk Carter Pkwy, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1676686
  • AlphaBEST @ Vasquez - CelinaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    1105 Big Bend Lane, 75009 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1818624

How can I get help paying for daycare in Celina?

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 9 of the 25 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 Celina: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Celina, TX?

In Collin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $191 a week ($9,932 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $170 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 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 Celina?

Texas's list shows 25 licensed or registered programs in Celina as of October 2026: 8 child care centers, 8 school-age programs, 6 group child care homes and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,514 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Celina?

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 9 of the Celina 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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