Daycare in Childress, TX
6 licensed or registered programs in Childress (Childress County): 3 child care centers and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 123 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 Childress County
$147/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,644 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $147 | $134 |
| Toddler | $139 | $129 |
| Preschool | $136 | $127 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
3 child care centers in Childress
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Childress Little Stars LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
408 12th St NW, 79201 · (940) 500-5502
License 1786226 - Laci's Little LearnersToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
804 6th St SE, 79201 · (806) 474-8230
License 1800021 - Under The Sons Hands DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy
507 Avenue G NW, 79201 · (806) 231-1138
License 1719245
3 family child care homes in Childress
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ashlee Brooke TeichelmanInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Childress · (940) 585-7653
License 1737504 - Caitlin Marie FullerInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Childress · (940) 674-5009
License 1752273 - Jacy FloresInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Childress · (806) 367-4051
License 1711012
How can I get help paying for daycare in Childress?
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 2 of the 6 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
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- 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 Childress: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Childress, TX?
In Childress County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $147 a week ($7,644 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $136 a week. A family child care home charged a median $134 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 Childress?
Texas's list shows 6 licensed or registered programs in Childress as of October 2026: 3 child care centers and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 123 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Childress?
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 2 of the Childress 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.