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Daycare in Duncanville, TX

27 licensed or registered programs in Duncanville (Dallas County): 13 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,988 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.

13 child care centers in Duncanville

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • A 2 Z Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175

    1323 S Main St, 75137 · (972) 298-8958

    License 1517812
  • Brown's Early Discovery SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy

    550 W Danieldale Rd, 75137 · (469) 917-7500

    License 1624709
  • Cedar Ridge Preschool IncPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45

    419 N Cedar Ridge Dr, 75116 · (972) 296-3861

    License 1767116
  • Childcare Network #171Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 247

    707 S Cedar Ridge Dr, 75137 · (972) 298-5296

    License 1825505
  • First Methodist SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy

    403 S Main St, 75116 · (972) 298-5890

    License 56901
  • H & H Fine Arts Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    1407 Oak Ridge Dr, 75137 · (469) 600-6384

    License 1772736
  • Kidz Are People Too Early Childhood AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 128 · Accepts subsidy

    107 W Danieldale Rd, 75137 · (972) 670-2476

    License 1709977
  • Little LearnersInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    306 E Camp Wisdom Rd, 75116 · (469) 513-2884

    License 1785271
  • Magnificent Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    624 N Main St, 75116 · (972) 863-8900

    License 1726361
  • Skyrise School of DuncanvilleInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150

    314 N Cedar Ridge Dr, 75116 · (972) 296-4725

    License 856209-747
  • Stepping Stones of Knowledge AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    206 E Red Bird Ln, 75116 · (972) 572-3601

    License 1596217
  • Sweet Start Childcare 2, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 77

    534 E Wheatland Rd, 75116 · (469) 868-6002

    License 1812987
  • The Ubuntu Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125

    1422 W Danieldale Rd, 75137 · (469) 394-6744

    License 1824157

6 group child care homes in Duncanville

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

4 family child care homes in Duncanville

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 Duncanville

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Duncanville?

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 11 of the 27 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 Duncanville: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Duncanville, 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 Duncanville?

Texas's list shows 27 licensed or registered programs in Duncanville as of October 2026: 13 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,988 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Duncanville?

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 11 of the Duncanville 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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