Daycare in Decatur, TX
9 licensed or registered programs in Decatur (Wise County): 6 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 676 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 Wise County
$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
6 child care centers in Decatur
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Child and Family Development Center Decatur 1Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55
503 N Highway 287, 76234 · (325) 625-4167
License 1690966 - Learning LadderInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
403 S Hill St, 76234 · (817) 489-8673
License 1708769 - Mulberry Child and Family Development CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68
575 W Mulberry St, 76234 · (325) 625-4167
License 1695116 - Pettit Private SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 143 · Accepts subsidy
701 Deer Park Rd, 76234 · (940) 627-8393
License 1202646 - Victory Kids CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112
400 W Us 380, 76234 · (940) 393-9320
License 1179326 - Wise Owls Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
805 S College Ave, 76234 · (940) 255-6512
License 1533122
3 school-age programs in Decatur
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- LL CarsonSchool · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
2100 S Us Business 81-287, 76234 · (817) 489-8673
License 1708796 - Ll STEM AcademySchool · licensed for 50
1200 W Eagle Dr, 76234 · (817) 489-8673
License 1723384 - LL YoungSchool · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
379 County Road 4191, 76234 · (817) 489-8673
License 1708889
How can I get help paying for daycare in Decatur?
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 9 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 Decatur: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Decatur, TX?
In Wise 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 Decatur?
Texas's list shows 9 licensed or registered programs in Decatur as of October 2026: 6 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 676 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Decatur?
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 Decatur 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.