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Daycare in Garland, TX

92 licensed or registered programs in Garland (Dallas County): 55 child care centers, 30 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 9,041 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $194 a week in Dallas County (2022 prices), $172 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 Dallas County

$194/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,088 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$194$172
Toddler$180$163
Preschool$175$160

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

55 child care centers in Garland

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

ZIP 75040 · 19

  • Abugida Academy 2Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy

    1613 N Garland Ave, 75040 · (469) 217-4556

    License 1798287
  • Blue Ivey SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 185

    2101 Firewheel Pkwy, 75040 · (972) 414-4839

    License 853052
  • Bumblebee Little SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    1238 Belt Line Rd Ste 380, 75040 · (469) 298-0198

    License 1761044
  • ChildCareGroup Anderson CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78

    625 E Avenue B, 75040 · (972) 276-6508

    License 6092-5214
  • Childtime Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    985 W Brand Rd, 75040 · (972) 495-9088

    License 533155-1130
  • Country Club Active LearningToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 187

    1601 N Country Club Rd, 75040 · (972) 494-1754

    License 1822296
  • Firewheel Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 141

    5500 Lavon Dr, 75040 · (972) 495-0851

    License 872013
  • Happy Days SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 201 · Accepts subsidy

    1201 Main St, 75040 · (972) 494-3127

    License 301066
  • Kiddie Academy of FirewheelInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120

    4812 N President George Bush H, 75040 · (214) 919-5437

    License 1829042
  • Kingsbridge Montessori SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 129 · Accepts subsidy

    449 Kingsbridge Dr, 75040 · (469) 929-6024

    License 1773997
  • LaunchPad Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 465 · Accepts subsidy

    1520 Lavon Dr, 75040 · (469) 782-1830

    License 1712166
  • Lighthouse Bilingual AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy

    935 Castle Dr, 75040 · (469) 730-0077

    License 1546471
  • Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early ChildhoodToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 145

    801 W Avenue B, 75040 · (214) 838-1753

    License 1785815
  • Mount Hebron DCCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 195 · Accepts subsidy

    901 Dairy Rd, 75040 · (972) 272-8095

    License 506083
  • Oak Park SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 289 · Accepts subsidy

    2402 Firewheel Pkwy, 75040 · (972) 496-6127

    License 1261606
  • Prep Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 143

    1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, 75040 · (214) 647-1234

    License 1662872
  • Primrose School of FirewheelInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 211

    5074 N President George Bush H, 75040 · (972) 496-0011

    License 1704416
  • The Willow Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 256

    801 W Avenue D, 75040 · (972) 272-3221

    License 42550
  • Zemikael AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 141 · Accepts subsidy

    2814 Lavon Dr, 75040 · (214) 501-2109

    License 1797295

ZIP 75041 · 5

  • Centerville Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 118 · Accepts subsidy

    407 W Centerville Rd, 75041 · (972) 926-8712

    License 544756
  • Infant CenterInfant · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    2625 Anita Dr, 75041 · (972) 487-4640

    License 829838
  • Lake Cities Montessori SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84

    1935 E Centerville Rd, 75041 · (214) 440-4930

    License 1827342
  • Skyrise School of GarlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    1321 Northwest Hwy, 75041 · (972) 278-9558

    License 856207-747
  • Willis Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy

    2600 Broadway Blvd, 75041 · (469) 371-1780

    License 1553342

ZIP 75042 · 8

  • Children's Treehouse BuckinghamInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 181 · Accepts subsidy

    3317 W Buckingham Rd, 75042 · (972) 530-8438

    License 1794890
  • Early Head Start- GarlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 183

    4580 W Buckingham Rd, 75042 · (469) 250-4300

    License 1235507
  • Frog Academy of Creekside Village LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy

    720 N Shiloh Rd, 75042 · (972) 272-8681

    License 1698629
  • Lighthouse Academy Garland LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102

    244 South Barnes Drive, 75042 · (972) 472-8991

    License 1840078
  • Magic Land Child Care and Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy

    1517 W Buckingham Rd, 75042 · (972) 495-0809

    License 1685022
  • Preschool on ShilohInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    410 N Shiloh Rd, 75042 · (972) 905-5430

    License 1705573
  • Radiant Kidz AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 255

    916 N Jupiter Rd, 75042 · (972) 954-8564

    License 1837116
  • West Garland Head StartToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 106

    3709 W Walnut St, 75042 · (469) 250-4360

    License 542294

ZIP 75043 · 12

  • A Creative Focus Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy

    720 Meadowcreek Ln, 75043 · (972) 270-5556

    License 847939
  • ABC and 123 Early Education CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 142

    1521 Rowlett Road, 75043 · (214) 501-2211

    License 1841455
  • Ace Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 217 · Accepts subsidy

    4330 O Banion Rd, 75043 · (972) 278-7946

    License 1677398
  • Candyland Preparatory Daycare IIToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30

    3603 Broadway Boulevard, 75043 · (214) 264-3907

    License 1839266
  • For Kids Only Child Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 221 · Accepts subsidy

    5210 Duck Creek Dr, 75043 · (469) 298-2274

    License 1531343
  • Happy Now DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 29 · Accepts subsidy

    1618 Wynn Joyce Rd, 75043 · (469) 443-0455

    License 1760612
  • Happy Now Daycare LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    1610 Wynn Joyce Rd, 75043 · (214) 477-8808

    License 1795513
  • Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool of GarlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 171 · Accepts subsidy

    602 Castleglen Dr, 75043 · (972) 240-6530

    License 1791544
  • New World United Methodist DCCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 185

    5134 Northwest Hwy, 75043 · (972) 279-8393

    License 311763
  • Pecan Ranch Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 169 · Accepts subsidy

    815 E Oates Rd, 75043 · (972) 240-0745

    License 1382446
  • Poised for Success Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy

    3637 Broadway Blvd Ste a, 75043 · (469) 298-3480

    License 1656854
  • Priceless Childcare and Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy

    5335 Broadway Blvd Ste 214, 75043 · (469) 626-0644

    License 1633126

ZIP 75044 · 11

  • Brilliant Butterflies Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    3630 N Shiloh Rd Ste 207, 75044 · (214) 440-2406

    License 1789311
  • Glenwood Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy

    2446 Apollo Rd, 75044 · (972) 530-4460

    License 860259
  • Imagination StationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 204 · Accepts subsidy

    1966 Arapaho Rd, 75044 · (972) 414-4971

    License 554614
  • LionHeart Children's AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 237 · Accepts subsidy

    2660 Belt Line Rd, 75044 · (214) 838-3626

    License 1603238
  • Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool of North GarlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 141

    5902 N Jupiter Rd, 75044 · (972) 495-0181

    License 1808576
  • Little Milestones at FirewheelInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125

    7502 N Garland Ave, 75044 · (972) 414-4212

    License 850739
  • OakCreek SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    3429 Collins Blvd, 75044 · (972) 414-1114

    License 1546126
  • Oakhill Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 289 · Accepts subsidy

    1025 E Brand Rd, 75044 · (972) 530-4962

    License 1719394
  • The Goddard School of GarlandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200

    5760 N. Garland Ave, 75044 · (972) 372-9530

    License 1827596
  • The Next Gen Preschool LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51

    3130 N Shiloh Rd, 75044 · (972) 597-6789

    License 1811477
  • Willow Oaks Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 169 · Accepts subsidy

    2885 Belt Line Rd, 75044 · (214) 501-3149

    License 1772608

3 group child care homes in Garland

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

30 family child care homes in Garland

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

4 school-age programs in Garland

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Garland?

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 42 of the 92 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

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 Garland: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Garland, TX?

In Dallas County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $194 a week ($10,088 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $175 a week. A family child care home charged a median $172 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 Garland?

Texas's list shows 92 licensed or registered programs in Garland as of October 2026: 55 child care centers, 30 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 9,041 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Garland?

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 42 of the Garland programs accept the subsidy. Garland also has 5 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

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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