Daycare in Gainesville, TX
12 licensed or registered programs in Gainesville (Cooke County): 7 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 889 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 Cooke County
$138/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,176 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $138 | $125 |
| Toddler | $130 | $120 |
| Preschool | $127 | $118 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
7 child care centers in Gainesville
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Cornerstone Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 187 · Accepts subsidy
621 N Culberson St, 76240 · (940) 612-5165
License 1782178 - Kids Care Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48
104 N Morris St, 76240 · (940) 580-3158
License 1764418 - Learning TreeToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
214 S Denton St, 76240 · (940) 665-3926
License 162979 - Lighthouse PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
308 E Broadway St, 76240 · (940) 284-8771
License 843440 - Lil Leopards Learning LadderInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 152
1305 E Broadway St, 76240 · (940) 391-2819
License 1807114 - Lil Leopards Learning RanchetteInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 164
445 Fm 1306, 76240 · (940) 736-6911
License 1807134 - Stepping Stones of First Baptist GainesvilleInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy
513 W Broadway St, 76240 · (940) 284-2771
License 308309
3 group child care homes in Gainesville
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Carol LamkinInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Gainesville · (940) 736-4079
License 1677650 - Donna Zimmerer Licensed Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Gainesville · (940) 727-8047
License 822682 - Wilma Boaz DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Gainesville · (940) 736-5834
License 841577
2 family child care homes in Gainesville
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- April GlassInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Gainesville · (940) 736-3116
License 1680782 - Katrina GrewingInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Gainesville · (940) 736-6185
License 700276
How can I get help paying for daycare in Gainesville?
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 4 of the 12 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 Gainesville: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Gainesville, TX?
In Cooke County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $138 a week ($7,176 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $127 a week. A family child care home charged a median $125 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 Gainesville?
Texas's list shows 12 licensed or registered programs in Gainesville as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 889 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Gainesville?
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 4 of the Gainesville 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.