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Daycare in Denton, TX

51 licensed or registered programs in Denton (Denton County): 31 child care centers, 10 group child care homes, 6 family child care homes and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 3,702 children.

Short answer

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

31 child care centers in Denton

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Adventureland Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56

    1407 Fulton Street, 76201 · (940) 808-1300

    License 1839170
  • Alphabet AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48

    615 Dallas Dr, 76205 · (682) 558-9469

    License 1674712
  • Bezos Academy DentonPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120

    1820 Frame St, 76208 · (713) 261-5017

    License 1837724
  • Blossom Academy on the SquareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 145

    201 S Locust St, 76201 · (940) 222-6991

    License 1824183
  • Childcare Network #262Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 291

    5025 Teasley Ln, 76210 · (940) 222-4672

    License 1836722
  • Childcare Network #328Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 181

    3812 Market St, 76209 · (940) 287-2002

    License 1825556
  • Childrens Place at ST AndrewInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75

    300 W Oak St, 76201 · (940) 387-7716

    License 308186
  • Cornerstone Cooperative PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 28

    1100 N Elm St, 76201 · (940) 808-1211

    License 1546474
  • Countryside MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy

    610 Dallas Dr, 76205 · (940) 483-1133

    License 938906
  • Denton Christian Pre School INCPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    1114 W University Dr, 76201 · (940) 383-3332

    License 55897
  • DreamSpark AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    808 E Sherman Dr, 76209 · (940) 565-0095

    License 1733739
  • First Baptist Church CDCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200

    1100 Malone St, 76201 · (940) 382-2570

    License 18928
  • Fred Moore Day Nursery SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    1212 Long Rd, 76207 · (940) 369-2345

    License 1721005
  • KidZone Academy at GracePointe ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 108

    3000 E McKinney St, 76209 · (940) 808-0834

    License 1588477
  • Little Dove Montessori SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31

    1300 N Locust St, 76201

    License 1750042
  • Martin Luther King JR Recreation CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 18

    1300 Wilson St, 76205 · (940) 349-8576

    License 1722610
  • New Generation Child Care CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    2301 Hinkle Dr, 76201 · (940) 387-4200

    License 1710411
  • NTLC @ FaithInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 124

    6060 Teasley Ln, 76210 · (940) 222-6997

    License 1765717
  • Paisley Street PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70

    1603 Paisley St, 76209 · (940) 382-6485

    License 23191
  • ST Paul Christian Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66

    703 N Elm St, 76201 · (940) 387-6651

    License 55201
  • Terrys Treehouse Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 149 · Accepts subsidy

    4025 Teasley Ln, 76210 · (940) 243-2273

    License 1628880
  • The Kids Zone Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 155 · Accepts subsidy

    3730 E McKinney St Ste 101, 76208 · (940) 218-6183

    License 1653857
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 212 · Accepts subsidy

    3224 Teasley Ln, 76210 · (940) 218-6932

    License 1708702
  • Third Bend StudioPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34

    516 North Locust Street Ste 100, 76201 · (940) 222-8325

    License 1839189
  • Tiny Tykes Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy

    707 N Carroll Blvd, 76201 · (940) 483-0521

    License 540124
  • TLC Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy

    1702 W Oak St, 76201 · (940) 514-7979

    License 1805200
  • TreehouseSchool · licensed for 25

    300 W Oak St, 76201 · (940) 594-5819

    License 512359
  • University of North TexasPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113

    1508 S Bonnie Brae St Building B, 76207 · (940) 565-2988

    License 1644857
  • Virginia Gallian Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy

    903 Audra Ln, 76209 · (940) 369-3981

    License 937506
  • Wellspring AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 333 · Accepts subsidy

    1919 N Elm St, 76201 · (940) 591-9900

    License 1725235
  • Wild Hearts Community SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34

    223 W Sycamore St, 76201 · (940) 354-4219

    License 1805256

10 group child care homes in Denton

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

6 family child care homes in Denton

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

4 school-age programs in Denton

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Denton?

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 14 of the 51 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 Denton: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Denton, TX?

In Denton 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 Denton?

Texas's list shows 51 licensed or registered programs in Denton as of October 2026: 31 child care centers, 10 group child care homes, 6 family child care homes and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 3,702 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Denton?

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 14 of the Denton 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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