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Daycare in Cleburne, TX

12 licensed or registered programs in Cleburne (Johnson County): 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,194 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.

9 child care centers in Cleburne

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Bambino City Montessori Academy, LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70

    301 N Ridgeway Dr, 76033 · (817) 659-2432

    License 1596422
  • Bright Beginnings Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 148 · Accepts subsidy

    1431 W Henderson St, 76033 · (817) 774-2771

    License 1786042
  • First Baptist Cleburne PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 134

    105 E Willingham St, 76031 · (817) 645-6684

    License 63935
  • Handprints Child Care 11 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 319 · Accepts subsidy

    1004 Spell Ave, 76033 · (817) 645-4220

    License 1712617
  • Little Tyke - CleburneInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy

    1805 Brookhaven St, 76033 · (817) 558-3224

    License 196642-1346
  • Next Generation SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 159 · Accepts subsidy

    205 S Ridgeway Dr, 76033 · (817) 645-9452

    License 1699449
  • Punkin Patch Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy

    602 Euclid St, 76033 · (817) 558-8120

    License 304909
  • Stepping Stones Learning AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60

    921 N Nolan River Rd, 76033 · (469) 553-9174

    License 1829768
  • Upbring Head Start (Cleburne)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 16

    602 Olive St, 76031 · (512) 355-0616

    License 1771258

1 group child care home in Cleburne

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

2 family child care homes in Cleburne

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Cleburne?

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 12 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 Cleburne: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Cleburne, TX?

In Johnson 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 Cleburne?

Texas's list shows 12 licensed or registered programs in Cleburne as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,194 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Cleburne?

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 Cleburne 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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