Daycare in Dickinson, TX
12 licensed or registered programs in Dickinson (Galveston County): 8 child care centers, 3 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 963 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 Galveston County
$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $185 | $164 |
| Toddler | $172 | $155 |
| Preschool | $167 | $153 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Dickinson
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A Life Time of Learning Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188
630 Fm 517 Rd W, 77539 · (281) 678-8193
License 1494926 - Dickinson ISD Gator AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 79
3606 Yupon St, 77539 · (281) 229-7930
License 1520519 - Excellence Academy Child Care & Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
3905 Deats Rd, 77539 · (281) 614-9187
License 1685419 - Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
351 Fm 646 Rd N, 77539 · (281) 678-8907
License 1800467 - Kid City League CityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 315
303 Spruce St, 77539 · (281) 337-0500
License 1824516 - Kids @ First Nursery and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
200 Fm 517 Rd W, 77539 · (832) 340-7249
License 1674923 - Learners Land Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 26 · Accepts subsidy
302 Tanglewood Dr, 77539 · (409) 692-7976
License 1713828 - S&A's Fun Time Learn Time AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
1113 Fm 517 Rd E, 77539 · (832) 215-0323
License 1831500
3 family child care homes in Dickinson
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Hieu Thanh VuPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Dickinson · (832) 768-4271
License 1830209 - Lac HoInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Dickinson · (832) 315-8333
License 1719876 - PhuongLoan NguyenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Dickinson · (832) 221-9964
License 537127
1 school-age program in Dickinson
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- YMCA After School @ Lobit ElementarySchool · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
1251 Farm to Market 517 Rd W, 77539 · (281) 485-6805
License 1699733
How can I get help paying for daycare in Dickinson?
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 12 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 Dickinson: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Dickinson, TX?
In Galveston County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $185 a week ($9,620 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $167 a week. A family child care home charged a median $164 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 Dickinson?
Texas's list shows 12 licensed or registered programs in Dickinson as of October 2026: 8 child care centers, 3 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 963 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Dickinson?
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 Dickinson 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.