Daycare in Dripping Springs, TX
13 licensed or registered programs in Dripping Springs (Hays County): 11 child care centers, 1 family child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,968 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 Hays County
$202/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,504 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $202 | $181 |
| Toddler | $189 | $172 |
| Preschool | $183 | $170 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
11 child care centers in Dripping Springs
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Dripping Springs Educators Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130
300 Sportsplex Drive, 78620 · (512) 858-3019
License 819592 - Havenwood Nature SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 313 · Accepts subsidy
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd, 78620 · (512) 894-9855
License 1708549 - Havenwood Nature School WestInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 68
145 Broken Lance, 78620 · (512) 900-5101
License 1768856 - Holy Spirit Episcopal SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 67
301 Hays Country Acres Rd, 78620 · (512) 858-4924
License 1016606 - OakSong School of the Hill CountryInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 222
140 Russell Ln, 78620 · (512) 894-5177
License 1708575 - Over Yonder Nature SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61
5000 Bell Springs Rd, 78620 · (512) 212-6895
License 1785839 - Pathways School at DSMCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136
28900 Ranch Road 12, 78620 · (512) 858-7541
License 404049 - Primrose School of Dripping SpringsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 237
13832 Sawyer Ranch Rd, 78620 · (512) 751-1500
License 1647208 - Sunset Canyon Baptist Church PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125
4000 E Highway 290, 78620 · (512) 894-0480
License 840528 - The PREP School of HeadwatersInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 263
404 Headwaters Blvd Suite 200, 78620 · (737) 977-7737
License 1812498 - Your Growing ChildInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 215
100 Commons Rd Ste 3, 78620 · (512) 894-4704
License 540859
1 family child care home in Dripping Springs
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Sandra H. GonzalesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Dripping Springs · (512) 710-9865
License 813399
1 school-age program in Dripping Springs
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Moxie Gymnastics and CheerPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119
31430 Ranch Road 12 Bldg B, 78620 · (512) 487-5178
License 1705365
How can I get help paying for daycare in Dripping Springs?
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 2 of the 13 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 Dripping Springs: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Dripping Springs, TX?
In Hays County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $202 a week ($10,504 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $183 a week. A family child care home charged a median $181 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 Dripping Springs?
Texas's list shows 13 licensed or registered programs in Dripping Springs as of October 2026: 11 child care centers, 1 family child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,968 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Dripping Springs?
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 2 of the Dripping Springs 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.