Daycare in Elsa, TX
9 licensed or registered programs in Elsa (Hidalgo County): 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 716 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.
9 child care centers in Elsa
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- All Seasons Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy
501 Ricky Crossland, 78543 · (956) 733-2990
License 1787035 - Bright Smiles Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
908 W Edinburg Ave Suite a and B, 78543 · (956) 567-2009
License 1724501 - Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
601 W Edinburg Avenue, 78543 · (956) 567-2115
License 1704665 - Glc AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 118 · Accepts subsidy
309 Wilson, 78543 · (956) 262-3809
License 1619859 - Golden Bee Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 169 · Accepts subsidy
210 S. Carlos Arispe St., 78543 · (956) 262-2700
License 891460 - Little Apple Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, 78543 · (956) 567-5009
License 1662612 - Mari's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
208 W Arcadilo Padilla St, 78543 · (956) 262-9002
License 1626363 - Rocking Horse Learning Center #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
17509 N Fm 88, 78543 · (956) 262-2000
License 985386 - UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 74
301 N Yellow Jacket Dr, 78543 · (956) 262-6944
License 1820435
How can I get help paying for daycare in Elsa?
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 8 of the 9 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 Elsa: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Elsa, 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 Elsa?
Texas's list shows 9 licensed or registered programs in Elsa as of October 2026: 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 716 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Elsa?
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 8 of the Elsa 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.