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Daycare in Fredericksburg, TX

11 licensed or registered programs in Fredericksburg (Gillespie County): 7 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 569 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $171 a week in Gillespie County (2022 prices), $154 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 Gillespie County

$171/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,892 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$171$154
Toddler$160$148
Preschool$156$146

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

7 child care centers in Fredericksburg

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Bethany PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    110 W Austin St, 78624 · (830) 997-8751

    License 178547
  • Fredericksburg Community PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy

    711 S Eagle St, 78624 · (830) 997-0048

    License 815847
  • Kindernest Montessori SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 145

    113 E San Antonio St, 78624 · (830) 997-8939

    License 238907
  • Little Hearts Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 83

    1904 N Llano St Ste 200, 78624 · (830) 307-3140

    License 1812660
  • Little Peaches Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 48

    1208 N Milam St, 78624 · (830) 998-4947

    License 1790631
  • Precious Moments Montessori PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 17 · Accepts subsidy

    501 E Highway St Ste 101, 78624 · (830) 992-5700

    License 1747749
  • Wildflower Learning Center LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 7

    505 North Llano Street, 78624 · (830) 307-3118

    License 1839699

3 group child care homes in Fredericksburg

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

1 family child care home in Fredericksburg

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Fredericksburg?

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 3 of the 11 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 Fredericksburg: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Fredericksburg, TX?

In Gillespie County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $171 a week ($8,892 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $156 a week. A family child care home charged a median $154 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 Fredericksburg?

Texas's list shows 11 licensed or registered programs in Fredericksburg as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 569 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Fredericksburg?

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 3 of the Fredericksburg 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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