Daycare in Friendswood, TX
22 licensed or registered programs in Friendswood (Galveston County): 20 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,977 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 Galveston County
$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $185 | $164 |
| Toddler | $172 | $155 |
| Preschool | $167 | $153 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
20 child care centers in Friendswood
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Big Blue Marble Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 243 · Accepts subsidy
3001 W Bay Area Blvd, 77546 · (281) 557-2001
License 1683662 - Bright Beginnings Early Lrng Prgm at Friendswood MethodistInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 225
110 N Friendswood Dr, 77546 · (281) 482-7535
License 1200286 - Building Blocks Academy FriendswoodInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
4201 Friendswood Link Rd, 77546 · (281) 648-5000
License 1725612 - First Baptist Church Friendswood Childrens DayInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 135
111 E Heritage Dr, 77546 · (346) 385-9292
License 877432 - For Children Only Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170 · Accepts subsidy
1415 S Friendswood Dr, 77546 · (281) 482-0657
License 218437 - Friendswood Childrens HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102
304 W Edgewood Dr, 77546 · (281) 482-0240
License 539665 - Friendswood Christian SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105
2051 W Parkwood Ave, 77546 · (281) 482-4087
License 822287 - Friendswood KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125
2550 W Bay Area Blvd, 77546 · (281) 482-4589
License 856375-766 - Good Shepherd Episcopal SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
1207 Winding Way Dr, 77546 · (281) 992-1357
License 137253 - Kandiland Day School - FriendswoodInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy
1504 E Winding Way Dr, 77546 · (346) 385-1130
License 1691943 - Kid City USA FriendswoodInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 242 · Accepts subsidy
1601 W Parkwood Ave, 77546 · (832) 569-4674
License 1788672 - Koala Kare No 2 -Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
15825 Hope Village Rd Ste D, 77546 · (281) 482-1280
License 1715255 - Little Wonders of Baybrook BaptistToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30
15775 Hope Village Rd, 77546 · (281) 996-1316
License 531747 - Peak Potential Early Education CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
104 Pecan Dr, 77546 · (281) 993-4482
License 1836709 - Primrose School of FriendswoodInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200
1409 S Friendswood Dr, 77546 · (281) 648-7773
License 853932 - Riverstone MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 309
1610 West Blvd, 77546 · (832) 644-6900
License 1814851 - Spanish Schoolhouse, LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140
501 S Friendswood Dr Ste 125, 77546 · (832) 206-8609
License 1786807 - The Galloway SchoolToddler · licensed for 17
3200 W Bay Area Blvd, 77546 · (281) 338-9510
License 1811875 - The Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 162
1650 Friendswood Lakes Blvd, 77546 · (281) 992-2400
License 898248 - Tiny Treasures Early Childhood ProgramToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 135
1804 S Friendswood Dr, 77546 · (281) 482-4654
License 837194
2 school-age programs in Friendswood
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Bushi Ban InternationalSchool · licensed for 91
1625 Friendswood Lakes Blvd, 77546 · (281) 482-8000
License 1635865 - Life Time Kids CampSchool · licensed for 120
19250 Gulfbrook Dr, 77546 · (952) 947-0000
License 1685958
How can I get help paying for daycare in Friendswood?
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 6 of the 22 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 Friendswood: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Friendswood, TX?
In Galveston County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $185 a week ($9,620 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $167 a week. A family child care home charged a median $164 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 Friendswood?
Texas's list shows 22 licensed or registered programs in Friendswood as of October 2026: 20 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,977 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Friendswood?
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 6 of the Friendswood 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.