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Daycare in DeSoto, TX

43 licensed or registered programs in DeSoto (Dallas County): 20 child care centers, 12 group child care homes, 6 family child care homes and 5 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,966 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.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

20 child care centers in DeSoto

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Blessed Are The Children Ach AInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy

    2801 Prince George Ave, 75115 · (972) 572-5515

    License 531748
  • Cambridge Academy DeSotoToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy

    1121 E Pleasant Run Rd, 75115 · (972) 357-0998

    License 1750416
  • DeSoto Children's AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188 · Accepts subsidy

    901 N Polk St, 75115 · (972) 228-2847

    License 1680190
  • DeSoto Private School & Day Care Center, Inc.Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 400 · Accepts subsidy

    301 E Belt Line Rd, 75115 · (972) 223-6450

    License 898701
  • Discovery HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy

    105 Terrace Dr, 75115 · (972) 217-0100

    License 552768
  • Dixieland Child Care Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy

    1100 E Pleasant Run Rd Ste 108, 75115 · (972) 223-2199

    License 1551759
  • Engineers of Tomorrow STEM PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    1615 N Hampton Rd Ste 240, 75115 · (972) 360-8258

    License 1638625
  • EXCEL Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy

    200 Dalton Dr, 75115 · (469) 747-3106

    License 1713133
  • First Step Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    335 S Hampton Rd, 75115 · (972) 230-8100

    License 813204
  • Forest Park AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    2024 N Westmoreland Rd, 75115 · (972) 298-5437

    License 856049
  • Honey and Her Bees Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95

    220 S Cockrell Hill Rd, 75115 · (972) 854-1594

    License 1810539
  • Kids Are Us Private Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy

    1108 N Westmoreland Rd, 75115 · (972) 217-2700

    License 868643
  • Kidz N HeartToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy

    901 N Polk St Ste 365, 75115 · (469) 397-4810

    License 1718476
  • Kingdom Kids Academy PVAInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy

    324 E Belt Line Rd Ste 410, 75115 · (214) 778-7922

    License 1790714
  • Kosmic KidsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 206 · Accepts subsidy

    1101 E Pleasant Run Rd, 75115 · (469) 567-4543

    License 845307
  • Miles Of Smiles Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy

    107 N Hampton Rd, 75115 · (972) 920-5788

    License 1646114
  • My Little Stars Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    410 E Wintergreen Rd, 75115 · (972) 224-3772

    License 1803035
  • Park Ridge AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy

    415 E Parkerville Rd, 75115 · (972) 223-7913

    License 856033
  • The Munchkins Learning StationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy

    240 N Hampton Rd, 75115 · (917) 274-9911

    License 1774897
  • Wee Care Youth & Recreation CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy

    1670 N Hampton Rd Ste 115&116, 75115 · (972) 224-1473

    License 1135166

12 group child care homes in DeSoto

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 DeSoto

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

5 school-age programs in DeSoto

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in DeSoto?

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 34 of the 43 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 DeSoto: common questions

How much does daycare cost in DeSoto, 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 DeSoto?

Texas's list shows 43 licensed or registered programs in DeSoto as of October 2026: 20 child care centers, 12 group child care homes, 6 family child care homes and 5 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,966 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in DeSoto?

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 34 of the DeSoto 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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