Daycare in Crystal City, TX
5 licensed or registered programs in Crystal City (Zavala County): 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 307 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 Zavala County
$130/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,760 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $130 | $120 |
| Toddler | $124 | $117 |
| Preschool | $122 | $116 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
5 child care centers in Crystal City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- CPLC MSHS Crystal CityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30
209 Cypress Ave, 78839 · (956) 267-4315
License 1716715 - Kids Corner DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
1718 N 4th Ave, 78839 · (830) 374-5582
License 1703614 - Little Tikes Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
805 E Crockett St, 78839 · (830) 448-5399
License 1725135 - Sunshine Sitters DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
1014 E Uvalde St, 78839 · (830) 319-4730
License 1828482 - Winter Garden Christian School -Templo EmanuelInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
301 W Uvalde St, 78839 · (830) 374-2422
License 917030
How can I get help paying for daycare in Crystal City?
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 3 of the 5 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 Crystal City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Crystal City, TX?
In Zavala County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $130 a week ($6,760 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $122 a week. A family child care home charged a median $120 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 Crystal City?
Texas's list shows 5 licensed or registered programs in Crystal City as of October 2026: 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 307 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Crystal City?
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 3 of the Crystal City 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.