Daycare in Dallas, TX
409 licensed or registered programs in Dallas (Dallas County): 276 child care centers, 67 school-age programs, 40 group child care homes and 26 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 40,671 children.
Short answer
Infant care at a center costs a median $194 a week in Dallas County (2022 prices), $172 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 Dallas County
$194/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,088 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $194 | $172 |
| Toddler | $180 | $163 |
| Preschool | $175 | $160 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
276 child care centers in Dallas, by ZIP code
Showing the 250 largest of 276 centers by licensed capacity, A to Z within each ZIP, with street address and phone. Find the rest in the official search below.
ZIP 75201 · 6
- First United Methodist Development Learning Center 1928 Ross Ave · 469-916-9399
- Celebree School of Dallas Arts District 2400 Bryan St · 972-782-4225
- Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School 1835 Young St · 214-653-1390
- Merit Children's Academy LLC 2700 Fairmount St · 469-248-2115
- Primrose School Klyde Warren Park 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Ste 100 · 469-399-0321
- Bright Horizons at Plaza of Americas 700 N Pearl St Ste N101 · 214-999-1021
ZIP 75202 · 1
- Young Stars 207 S Houston St · 214-748-1894
ZIP 75203 · 7
- Precious Kargo Academy 802 S Beckley Ave · 214-948-4951
- Primrose School of Dallas at Kessler Park 330 S R L Thornton Fwy · 469-779-7021
- American Care Academy 530 S R L Thornton Fwy · 214-943-7300
- Yorktown Spanish School 123 E Colorado Blvd · 214-957-6036
- Momentous Institute 106 E 10th St · 214-915-1890
- A Time & A Season Christian Dayschool 835 N Marsalis Ave · 214-941-7770
- La Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool at 10th Street Hist 366 S Fleming Ave · 214-238-6649
ZIP 75204 · 4
- Dallas Day School 4242 Office Pkwy · 214-828-9800
- Church of Incarnation 3966 McKinney Ave · 214-522-0160
- Swiss Learning Center 3814 Swiss Ave · 972-925-0702
- Roseland Homes Head Start/ Early Head Start 2011 N Washington Ave · 972-284-0040
ZIP 75205 · 6
- Highland Park United Methodist Day School 3300 Mockingbird Ln · 214-523-2285
- SMU Child Care Center 3000 Daniel Ave · 214-768-5437
- Highland Park Presbyterian Day School 3821 University Blvd · 214-525-6500
- The Community School Park Cities 3412 Binkley Ave · 214-521-5514
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Park Cities Rise School 6000 Preston Rd · 214-373-7473
- ChildDevelopment Center at Highland Park Presbyterian Church 3821 University Blvd · 214-525-4219
ZIP 75206 · 8
- Skillman Child Development 3014 Skillman St · 214-823-8745
- Spanish World School - Skillman 4411 Skillman St · 214-826-4410
- Moody Family Childcare & Youth Services Center 1651 Matilda St · 469-828-1801
- St. Andrews Presbyterian Children's Center 3204 Skillman St · 214-823-9199
- East Dallas Development Center 2010 Skillman St · 214-821-7766
- Merit Children's Academy 5835 Penrose Ave · 214-764-0179
- Cathedral Montessori School 5100 Ross Ave · 214-823-8136
- Gingerbread House Academy Inc. 1805 N Garrett Ave · 972-216-5437
ZIP 75208 · 7
- Kiddie Korner Private School 328 W 12th St · 214-946-3151
- Cliff Temple Child Development 125 Sunset Ave · 214-942-6319
- Liberated Montessori at Oak Cliff 813 North Zang Boulevard · 917-751-6488
- Kessler Park Day School 1215 Turner Ave · 214-942-0098
- Mini Scholars Academy LLC 1825 W Clarendon Dr · 682-209-6013
- The Kessler School Early Childhood Center 1822 W 10th St · 972-449-0401
- Little Tots University LLC 238 W 10th St · 682-314-7674
ZIP 75209 · 5
- Primrose School of Park Cities 4011 Inwood Rd · 972-685-2100
- Westminster Presbyterian Preschool 8200 Devonshire Dr · 214-350-6155
- Park Cities Montessori 4711 Westside Dr · 469-482-3100
- Redeemers Child Care Center 8519 Craighill Ave · 214-357-3679
- ALC Early Care And Education Centers 6610 Tyree St · 214-350-8444
ZIP 75210 · 2
- Braswell Child Development 2203 S 2nd Ave · 214-565-0300
- Margaret H Cone Head Start Center 2919 Troy St · 214-217-3170
ZIP 75211 · 6
- Cardinal Farrell Community Center 321 Calumet Ave · 214-337-0175
- Lighthouse Learning Center 5525 W Illinois Ave · 214-339-2207
- Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Cockrell Hill Head Start 4031 W Clarendon Dr · 214-330-5240
- Dallas A Step Ahead Learning Center 1050 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 308 · 214-467-4601
- Kids Korner Learning Center 4707 Larue · 214-339-4053
- Bezos Academy Cockrell Hill 4849 W Illinois Ave · 469-963-3331
ZIP 75212 · 6
- Early Head Start Lakewest Program 3737 Goldman St · 214-267-0524
- ChildCareGroup at West Dallas 2827 Lapsley St · 214-942-4300
- Heavenly Care Child Development Center 1948 Bickers St · 972-685-2889
- Liberty Learning Academy 3321 Singleton Blvd · 214-812-9020
- My Little Rascals New Start CDC 2907 N Hampton Rd · 214-879-0046
- MiEscuelita Frank Diaz Campus 4931 Bernal Dr · 214-638-1688
ZIP 75214 · 6
- Merit Children's Academy Lakewood 6210 E Mockingbird Ln · 214-252-7100
- Zion Lutheran Church and School 6121 E Lovers Ln · 214-363-1630
- Ridgewood Park Weekday Programs 6445 E Lovers Ln · 214-369-9250
- Northridge Child Development Center 6920 Bob O Link Dr · 214-452-6223
- Munger Square Educational Child Care Center 5302 Junius St · 469-248-2905
- Junius Learning Center 5734 Junius St · 214-826-3193
ZIP 75215 · 8
- Vogel Alcove 1738 Gano St · 214-368-8686
- Buckeye Trail Commons Early Head Start and Head Start 6717 Bexar St · 469-917-9100
- Precious Kargo Academy 2 2520 Martin Luther King Jr Blv · 214-613-2077
- ChildCareGroup Martin Luther King Jr Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Bl · 214-670-8365
- Good Street Learning Center INC 3126 Elsie Faye Heggins St · 214-421-7504
- Park South YMCA 2500 Romine Ave · 469-902-9076
- Dallas Life Child Development Center 1100 Cadiz St · 469-438-1998
- Jacksons Playland 2515 Peabody Ave · 214-565-1118
ZIP 75216 · 12
- Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Dallas INC 1111 E Ledbetter Dr · 214-372-4411
- St John Learners Academy 2600 S Marsalis Ave · 214-375-4878
- Pace and Ross Learning Center 3922 S Marsalis Ave · 214-371-6206
- Pace and Ross Learning Center LLC 3922 S Marsalis Ave · 214-371-6206
- Southern Crest Day Care Ctr 2324 Locust Ave · 214-371-3016
- Aishas Learning Center INC 2750 E Ledbetter Dr · 214-375-2750
- Childcare Paradise Learning Center 2146 E Overton Rd · 214-374-1350
- Carousel Academy 4500 S Lancaster Rd # 75 · 214-375-7530
- A+ HighPointe Academy 3610 Bonnie View Rd · 214-331-7202
- Jefferson Place Learning and Developmental Center 3430 S Marsalis Ave · 214-375-1155
- Community Academy Day Care Center 1755 E Ann Arbor Ave · 214-371-5433
- Kiddie Kare 4126 Maryland Ave · 214-375-2331
ZIP 75217 · 8
- Little Creations Learning Center, LLC 817 Holcomb Rd · 469-287-8599
- Riding Rainbows Child Development Center 7605 C F Hawn Fwy · 214-391-2259
- Lake June Head Start 9030 Lake June Rd · 214-398-9696
- American Care Academy Pleasant Grove 1227 N Masters Dr · 972-685-4308
- The Ark Schools 1655 N Jim Miller Rd Ste 100 · 214-530-9152
- Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Pleasant Grove 9009 Bruton Rd Ste 447 · 214-377-7883
- G & J Learning Center 1111 N Jim Miller Rd · 214-398-7926
- Stepping Stones DFW, LLC 8315 Lake June Rd · 214-309-1555
ZIP 75218 · 4
- Primrose School at White Rock 718 N Buckner Blvd Ste 200 · 214-321-7797
- Lake Highlands Baptist Church 642 Brookhurst Dr · 214-327-7393
- The Modern Tot 10801 Garland Road · 469-399-7100
- The Children's Preschool Center 1450 Old Gate Ln Ste 100 · 214-823-2119
ZIP 75220 · 3
- Creative Steps Academy LLC 3250 Oradell Ln · 214-989-7586
- Wesley Prep 9200 Inwood Rd · 214-706-9568
- Lumin Bachman Lake Community School 9507 Overlake Dr · 214-351-6700
ZIP 75223 · 4
- Davids Place Head Start 1000 S Carroll Ave · 214-823-3309
- Jeanie Borlaug Laube Early Head Start 938 S Carroll Ave · 972-598-0360
- Lumin Montessori Toddler Program 7130 Lindsley Ave · 214-824-8950
- Hopewell Development Center 5144 Dolphin Rd · 214-823-8707
ZIP 75224 · 11
- 2nd Step Daycare & Learning Center 4255 S R L Thornton Fwy · 214-372-2800
- Casa de Paz Montessori 2719 S Hampton Rd · 972-533-5729
- Tom Thumb Academy 2846 S Beckley Ave · 214-941-2123
- Metropolitan Christian Academy 3430 S Polk St · 214-375-2227
- Little Aces Learning Academy 417 W Ohio Ave · 214-941-6577
- A Special Love Childcare Academy Learning Center 4121 Marvin D Love Fwy Ste 100 · 972-913-4133
- Union Christian Academy 3312 S Polk St · 214-372-9822
- Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy 2638 S Beckley Ave · 214-948-8684
- The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center 3939 S Polk St Ste 110 · 214-272-3822
- Es Haven Academy 813 Ryan Rd · 214-374-7443
- Annette's Day Care Center Too! 3034 S Beckley Ave · 469-358-3526
ZIP 75225 · 8
- Saint Michael Episcopal School 8011 Douglas Ave · 214-361-1224
- Temple Emanu El Preschool 8500 Hillcrest Ave · 214-706-0020
- University Park UMC Weekday School 4024 Caruth Blvd · 214-361-4626
- Our Redeemer Lutheran School 7611 Park Ln · 214-368-1465
- Northway Christian Day School 7202 W Northwest Hwy · 214-369-1423
- Saint Christopher Montessori 7900 Lovers Ln · 214-306-8244
- Park Cities Baptist Church Preschool 3933 Northwest Pkwy · 214-860-1520
- Christ Lutheran Child Development Center 3001 Lovers Ln · 214-363-2242
ZIP 75226 · 1
- Bezos Academy Old East Dallas 4724 E Side Ave Bldg 4 · 469-669-2776
ZIP 75227 · 7
- LaunchPAD 6502 Military Pkwy · 314-445-4799
- Sherandas Playhouse II 2124 N Prairie Creek Rd · 214-388-9399
- Play and Learn Christian Academy 9510 Military Pkwy · 214-381-7529
- Bright Beginnings Child Development Center 7221 Scyene Rd · 469-439-6018
- El Kinder - Bilingual Early Childhood Education 2523 S Buckner Blvd · 214-381-8044
- Kidz Kollege 8020 Forney Rd Ste D · 214-660-4555
- Tony Little Clubhouse 6909 Scyene Rd · 972-773-9161
ZIP 75228 · 7
- Angels on Earth Learning & Adventure Center 2805 Peavy Rd · 214-324-3555
- Heavenly Christian Academy 11421 Shiloh Rd · 972-681-7545
- Ferguson Oates Head Start 2345 Oates Dr · 214-324-2831
- Cosmos Montessori, LLC 8250 Ferguson Rd · 469-805-9805
- Nexus Child Development Center 8733 LA Prada Dr · 214-321-0156
- 4 Heaven Sakes Learning Center 3650 N Buckner Blvd Ste 110a · 214-964-0850
- Tiny Tots Childcare LLC 3474 Highland Rd Ste 100 · 214-680-0126
ZIP 75229 · 8
- Dallas Daycare Academy, LLC 11425 Marsh Ln · 972-863-8890
- The Da Vinci School 10909 Midway Rd · 214-373-9504
- Lovers Lane UMC Creative School 10066 Marsh Ln · 214-352-0732
- Good Shepherd Ep Church Parents Day Out 11122 Midway Rd · 214-550-0074
- Ann Graves CDC 11600 Welch Rd · 214-360-6553
- Preston Royal Preschool 5600 Royal Ln · 214-987-3446
- First Steps Academy & Daycare 10120 Monroe Dr · 214-350-8145
- Dallas Cooperative Preschool 11001 Midway Rd · 214-352-8702
ZIP 75230 · 9
- Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way · 972-991-6379
- Jewish Community Center of Dallas 7900 Northaven Rd · 214-239-7117
- Claire's Christian Day School 5608 Northaven Rd · 214-368-4047
- Preston Hollow Methodist CDC 6315 Walnut Hill Ln · 214-369-4630
- Meadowbrook School 6525 Forest Ln · 214-369-4981
- Adventure Kids Playcare 5915 Forest Ln Ste 330 · 214-295-5877
- Northaven Co-operative Preschool 11211 Preston Rd · 214-691-7666
- Park Cities Day School 5923 Royal Ln · 214-212-4740
- Alcuin School 6144 Churchill Way · 972-573-3279
ZIP 75231 · 7
- Dealey Child Care Center 8190 Walnut Hill Ln · 214-345-7353
- Celebree School of Dallas North Park 5459 LA Sierra Dr · 972-677-3969
- Jeanette's Little Haven Enrichment Center 6868 Walling Ln · 214-553-5353
- Northpark Presbyterian Day School 9555 N Central Expy · 214-361-8024
- Northstar Preschool at Fair Oaks 7825 Fair Oaks Ave · 214-340-1121
- East Ridge Academy 6310 Eastridge Dr · 214-368-7903
- Montessori Childrens House and School 7335 Abrams Rd · 214-348-6276
ZIP 75232 · 6
- Fellowship Christian Academy Preschool 1821 W Camp Wisdom Rd · 214-672-9206
- K. D. Wesley Summer Youth Program 7550 S Hampton Rd · 972-228-2420
- My Little Rascals Development Center 5554 S Hampton Rd · 214-331-7500
- Kids University Preparatory Learning Center 2020 W Wheatland Rd · 972-228-7256
- Momma Bear Child Care 1201 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 320 · 972-399-6965
- Little Birdies Child Care 7655 S Polk St · 972-228-0849
ZIP 75233 · 3
- Kids Concepts Child Development 4019 W Ledbetter Dr · 214-331-8808
- Bright Minds Learning Center 2726 W Illinois Ave · 214-330-0413
- Centro Child Development Center 3822 W Kiest Blvd · 214-331-1536
ZIP 75234 · 2
- Envision Child Development Center 1801 Valley View Ln · 214-389-4190
- K+3 Learning Center 12005 Ford Rd · 773-499-4062
ZIP 75235 · 5
- First Step Learning Center 5641 Southwestern Medical Ave · 214-352-8608
- Callier Child Development Program 1966 Inwood Rd · 972-883-3094
- My Small Wonders #318 2310 Stutz Dr · 469-501-5757
- Hope Day School 5910 Cedar Springs Rd · 214-351-5657
- Center Of Hope Crystal CDC 4815 Cass St · 214-389-9064
ZIP 75236 · 3
- Creative Minds Child Care Center 5606 S Cockrell Hill Rd · 214-330-2733
- RR&B 24hr Daycare 4014 S Cockrell Hill Rd · 214-853-2518
- Aunt Tammy's Early Learning Academy, LLC 4909 S Cockrell Hill Rd · 214-949-2055
ZIP 75237 · 11
- Mary Rush Children's College At IBOC 7710 S Westmoreland Rd · 972-572-4262
- Wanda Meshack Smith Head Start 3950 Gannon Ln · 972-283-7700
- A Missionary COGIC Learning Center 7460 S Westmoreland Rd Ste 105 · 214-288-3464
- Vogel Redbird Childcare Center 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd · 972-634-6419
- The Ivy League Child Development Center & Outreach, INC 7111 Marvin D Love Fwy Ste 210 · 214-954-7619
- A+ Highpointe Academy 3211 W Camp Wisdom Rd · 214-331-7202
- Golden Eagle Program 3721 W Camp Wisdom Rd · 972-298-9437
- The Gifted Minds 2550 W Red Bird Ln Ste 412 · 214-550-0699
- Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center 2421 Matland Dr · 214-853-2518
- Kuddles & Kisses Early Childhood Center LLC 4041 W Wheatland Rd Ste 128 · 214-796-7103
- Childrens Genesis 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr · 469-203-1451
ZIP 75238 · 11
- White Rock North School Inc 9711-9727 White Rock Trl · 214-348-7410
- Kiddie Kraft Preschool,LLC 9949 McCree Rd · 945-257-6646
- The Goddard School of Dallas Lake Highlands 10622 E Northwest Hwy · 214-303-9770
- ST James Episcopal Montessori School 9845 McCree Rd · 214-348-1349
- Lake Highlands Presbyterian CDC 8525 Audelia Rd · 214-343-7103
- Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center 9919 McCree Rd · 214-348-1123
- Christian Childhood Development Center 9015 Plano Rd · 214-349-4489
- The Day School at Grace Church Lake Highlands 10101 Walnut Hill Ln · 214-348-9691
- Bethel Early Learning Center 11211 E Northwest Hwy · 214-348-8375
- UR Power Kids 9400 Plano Rd Bldg C · 972-746-8922
- Petite Lumiere Preparatory School 10805 Walnut Hill Ln · 214-686-1675
ZIP 75240 · 5
- Cadence Academy 13255 Noel Rd · 972-702-9063
- Holy Trinity Academy 13555 Hillcrest Rd · 972-490-7060
- ChildCareGroup at Esperanza 14040 Rollings Hills Lane · 214-823-7273
- Temple Shalom Early Childhood Center 6930 Alpha Rd · 972-385-3008
- Little Scholars Academy 14045 Waterfall Way · 972-437-3880
ZIP 75241 · 5
- St. Paul Christian Academy 5725 S Marsalis Ave · 214-371-9429
- Gran's Lil' Angels Achievement Academy 6514 S Lancaster Rd · 214-371-8991
- Burning Bush Academy 4943 Bonnie View Rd · 214-375-5056
- Cornerstone/The Ranch 1050 E Camp Wisdom Rd · 972-224-6716
- Peari's Preparatory Academy 2321 Gooch Street · 214-944-5811
ZIP 75243 · 11
- Kreative Kids Academy, LLC 9664 Walnut St · 972-234-8810
- Richland Academy 9850 Walnut St · 972-644-1340
- Abugida Academy 11501 Plano Rd · 214-553-5530
- Glen Oaks School 12105 Plano Rd · 972-231-3135
- NMZ Day Care Center Inc 8835 Stults Rd · 214-348-9090
- Bezos Academy North Dallas 8703 Stults Rd Ste 100 · 469-963-2911
- Ascension Day School 8787 Greenville Ave · 214-340-4196
- Little Einsteins Learning Center LLC 9205 Skillman St Ste 117 · 469-941-4644
- Lots of Luv Child Care 9090 Skillman St Ste 186a · 214-484-4200
- Hamilton Park Methodist Church 11881 Schroeder Rd · 972-231-8538
- Kids Country Childcare and Learning Center 9571 Skillman St · 214-340-5687
ZIP 75246 · 1
- Spanish World School - Haskell 550 N Haskell Ave · 214-826-6350
ZIP 75248 · 7
- Primrose of Prestonwood 15237 Montfort Rd · 469-791-9131
- Creation Station 15765 Hillcrest Rd · 972-770-3500
- Meadow Oaks Academy 15720 Hillcrest Rd · 469-792-6031
- Spring Creek Private School 14855 Spring Creek Rd · 972-239-0096
- Spring Creek KinderCare 15610 Spring Creek Rd · 972-404-9020
- Spanish Schoolhouse, LLC 6090 Campbell Rd Ste 120 · 214-365-3006
- Spanish Schoolhouse 5242 Meadowcreek Dr · 972-838-1236
ZIP 75251 · 1
- Akiba Yavneh Academy 12324 Merit Dr · 214-295-3400
ZIP 75252 · 9
- Camp Olam LLC 6921 Frankford Rd · 214-883-5183
- Ann & Nate Levine Early Childcare Center 18011 Hillcrest Rd · 972-248-3032
- The Nest School Plano 18303 Davenport Rd · 972-985-8844
- Kiddie Academy of Far North Dallas 6220 McCallum Blvd · 940-331-6700
- Primrose School of Bent Trail 18601 Preston Rd · 972-380-1275
- Davenport Montessori LLC 17501 Davenport Rd · 972-380-8120
- Dallas Torah Center Preschool 6950 McCallum Blvd · 917-704-3930
- Vogel North Childcare Center 19373 Preston Rd · 972-634-6408
- Gan Menachem 17826 Davenport Rd · 972-381-1101
ZIP 75253 · 2
- Cornerstone Learning Center 2 814 S Belt Line Rd · 972-807-2928
- Rylie Day Care Center 1509 Haymarket Rd · 972-286-0357
ZIP 75254 · 1
- Spring Valley United Methodist 7700 Spring Valley Rd · 972-233-2317
ZIP 75287 · 6
- Bent Tree Day School 18273 Vail Street · 972-862-9622
- The Learning Experience 3099 Frankford Rd · 469-289-0061
- Kaleidoscope Child Development Center 19310 Midway Rd · 972-248-1543
- Skyrise School of Bent Tree 4025 Frankford Rd · 972-732-4025
- Holy Communion Christian Academy 17405 Muirfield Dr · 972-248-7610
- Wise Scholars Academy Inc. 18211 Kelly Blvd · 682-802-9978
26 more centers are on the state's list. Search Texas's child care list.
Home daycares and school-age programs in Dallas
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 40 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 26 |
| School-age programs | 67 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Dallas?
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 197 of the 409 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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 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 Dallas: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Dallas, TX?
In Dallas County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $194 a week ($10,088 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $175 a week. A family child care home charged a median $172 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 Dallas?
Texas's list shows 409 licensed or registered programs in Dallas as of October 2026: 276 child care centers, 67 school-age programs, 40 group child care homes and 26 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 40,671 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Dallas?
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 197 of the Dallas programs accept the subsidy. Dallas also has 27 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Texas's list of active licensed or registered programs. 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.
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- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
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