Daycare in Galveston, TX
17 licensed or registered programs in Galveston (Galveston County): 15 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,918 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.
15 child care centers in Galveston
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Childrens CoalitionInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy
5127 Avenue U, 77551 · (409) 740-4009
License 987246 - East End Preschool and KindergartenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102
1903 Church St, 77550 · (409) 762-8638
License 1037006 - Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 176 · Accepts subsidy
1914 45th St, 77550 · (409) 692-2001
License 1681104 - HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 131
602 25th St, 77550 · (409) 770-0165
License 1811798 - Island Explorers ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 129
5736 Avenue R, 77551
License 1827940 - Kids Palace Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
4619 Broadway St, 77551 · (409) 526-9371
License 1595396 - Kribs 2 Krayons AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
4627 Avenue Q 1/2, 77551 · (409) 766-9877
License 1646001 - Moody Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 500 · Accepts subsidy
1110 Moody Ave, 77550 · (409) 761-6930
License 1634871 - Moody Methodist Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 300 · Accepts subsidy
2803 53rd St, 77551 · (409) 744-5845
License 64072 - New Life Fellowship of Galveston Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
6328 Heards Ln, 77551 · (409) 744-2581
License 1586337 - Nolans Child Care Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
902 32nd St, 77550 · (832) 597-1296
License 1557664 - Shining StarsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
5201 Broadway St Ste a, 77551 · (409) 457-0831
License 1362147 - Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53
6012 Avenue R, 77551 · (409) 740-3939
License 1647917 - Trinity Episcopal SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90
713 Tremont St, 77550 · (409) 765-9391
License 245524 - Upbring Head Start-GalvestonInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 16
1514 Ursuline St, 77550 · (409) 766-5100
License 1803392
2 family child care homes in Galveston
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Rebekah Ann MartinezInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Galveston · (409) 255-5592
License 1784212 - Teresa GarzaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Galveston · (409) 996-3459
License 1792179
How can I get help paying for daycare in Galveston?
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 17 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 Galveston: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Galveston, 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 Galveston?
Texas's list shows 17 licensed or registered programs in Galveston as of October 2026: 15 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,918 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Galveston?
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 Galveston 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.