Daycare in Del Rio, TX
18 licensed or registered programs in Del Rio (Val Verde County): 12 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,105 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 Val Verde 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.
12 child care centers in Del Rio
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Creative Learning Educational ChildcareToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
800 E 12th St, 78840 · (830) 488-6408
License 1506044 - Emmazing Kids Childcare & Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
1011 Dr Fermin Calderon Blvd, 78840 · (830) 298-2274
License 1828464 - J.D.'s AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy
401 W 1st St, 78840 · (830) 768-3288
License 1659034 - Kid's Playhouse Child Care and Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
800 Amistad Blvd, 78840 · (830) 703-8981
License 1721964 - Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
109 Fletcher Dr, 78840 · (830) 768-3878
License 1661912 - Methodist Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61
100 Spring St, 78840 · (830) 774-0628
License 871014 - Mimi's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
120 S Terry St, 78840 · (830) 320-8037
License 1681268 - Noah's Ark DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
903 Cantu Rd, 78840 · (830) 775-3219
License 830017 - Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
207 Lowe Dr, 78840 · (830) 775-4505
License 1788483 - The Learning Express Center LLC #1Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
101 W Ney St, 78840 · (830) 774-2250
License 1671326 - Wonderland Daycare Center, IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 237
2210 Dodson Ave, 78840 · (830) 313-7173
License 1663420 - Wonderland Daycare Center, Inc #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
101 Alyssa Dr, 78840 · (830) 888-0900
License 1663424
4 group child care homes in Del Rio
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Bright Beginnings DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (830) 469-7715
License 1830634 - Kids R Kids DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (830) 422-4140
License 1804069 - Nana's Little HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (830) 734-0353
License 1289006 - The SeedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (830) 778-2444
License 867248
2 family child care homes in Del Rio
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Maribel BarreraInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (830) 469-2499
License 834077 - Ruth GallegosInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Del Rio · (325) 283-0403
License 1830937
How can I get help paying for daycare in Del Rio?
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 8 of the 18 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 Del Rio: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Del Rio, TX?
In Val Verde 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 Del Rio?
Texas's list shows 18 licensed or registered programs in Del Rio as of October 2026: 12 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,105 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Del Rio?
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 8 of the Del Rio 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.