Daycare in Donna, TX
23 licensed or registered programs in Donna (Hidalgo County): 21 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,100 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 Hidalgo County
$144/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,488 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $144 | $131 |
| Toddler | $136 | $126 |
| Preschool | $133 | $124 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
21 child care centers in Donna
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- 1st Choice Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
2301 E Business Highway 83 Ste C, 78537 · (956) 706-5737
License 1785985 - Bee Happy Childcare Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
600 N Main St Ste 6, 78537 · (956) 377-5232
License 1769056 - Bright Beginnings Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
401 S Main St, 78537 · (956) 464-2352
License 1452526 - Bright Start Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
517 W Business 83, 78537 · (956) 402-8932
License 1758114 - Donna I Head StartInfant, Toddler · licensed for 100
1402 Silver Ave, 78537 · (956) 464-2443
License 167853-5371 - Garza Early Head Start & Head Start AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 170
8801 W Alberta Rd, 78537 · (956) 452-1875
License 1837505 - Guzman Head Start AcademyPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 373
510 S Salinas Blvd, 78537 · (956) 461-1919
License 1819440 - J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.CInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
113 N 6th St Ste a/B, 78537 · (956) 461-0024
License 1783239 - Kids R Us Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 77 · Accepts subsidy
702 E Expressway 83 Ste A1, 78537 · (956) 420-1005
License 1812888 - Learning To Grow Daycare #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 74
1714 Hunt Ave, 78537 · (956) 884-9903
License 1813019 - Little Braves Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 117 · Accepts subsidy
2010 Redskin Ave Ste B, 78537 · (956) 377-5466
License 1625231 - Little Rascals Child Care & DevelopmentInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
414 N Main St, 78537 · (956) 461-2273
License 548930 - Mila's Galaxy Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
202 W South Ave, 78537 · (956) 619-1769
License 1716376 - Munoz Head Start AcademyPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 100
1901 E Roosevelt Rd, 78537
License 1837518 - Rise and Shine Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
524 N Main St, 78537 · (956) 461-1155
License 1728576 - Rosie's PlayhouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
300 S 10th St, 78537 · (956) 461-4848
License 1049966 - Singleterry Head Start CampusPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 204
9113 N Valverde, 78537 · (956) 461-4321
License 1784260 - Southern Littles Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
702 E Expressway 83 Ste B21, 78537 · (956) 461-1333
License 1720253 - Sunny Side Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
4104 N Fm 493, 78537 · (956) 461-1062
License 1686483 - Sunnyside DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 63 · Accepts subsidy
407 N Salinas Blvd, 78537 · (956) 377-5979
License 1682654 - UMOS MSHS Donna CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136
1404 Silver Ave, 78537 · (956) 274-0680
License 1716252-14451
2 group child care homes in Donna
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ms. Sandy's DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Donna · (956) 377-5994
License 1547961 - Toddler UniversityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Donna · (956) 472-5919
License 550391
How can I get help paying for daycare in Donna?
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 16 of the 23 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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 Donna: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Donna, TX?
In Hidalgo County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $144 a week ($7,488 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $133 a week. A family child care home charged a median $131 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 Donna?
Texas's list shows 23 licensed or registered programs in Donna as of October 2026: 21 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,100 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Donna?
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 16 of the Donna programs accept the subsidy. Donna also has 7 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
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.