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Daycare in Grand Prairie, TX

61 licensed or registered programs in Grand Prairie (Dallas County): 25 family child care homes, 24 child care centers, 6 group child care homes and 6 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 4,502 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.

24 child care centers in Grand Prairie

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Cadence Academy Grand PrairieInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 181 · Accepts subsidy

    4118 S Robinson Rd, 75052 · (972) 606-1644

    License 964326
  • Childcare Network #196Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175

    3574 S Carrier Pkwy, 75052 · (972) 262-6683

    License 1832938
  • Childcare Network #259Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 257

    4636 S State Highway 360, 75052 · (972) 295-9295

    License 1825511
  • Destined for Greatness Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy

    824 S Carrier Pkwy, 75051 · (972) 237-4646

    License 1499145
  • Destined for Greatness Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78

    824 South Carrier Parkway, 75051 · (972) 237-4646

    License 1840237
  • First Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250

    950 Mayfield Rd, 75052 · (972) 262-7208

    License 1592946
  • FLIP Childcare & Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy

    3509 SE 8th St, 75052 · (586) 222-6160

    License 1753153
  • Grand Prairie ISD Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    1301 E Coral Way, 75051 · (972) 522-3140

    License 1189046
  • Grand Prairie KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy

    615 W Marshall Dr, 75051 · (972) 262-4333

    License 1795019
  • Helping Hands Child Care IncToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    1700 W Polo Rd Ste 240, 75052 · (972) 623-3784

    License 834177
  • John H. Harris, Jr. Head Start CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    550 S Carrier Pkwy Ste 500, 75051 · (972) 237-4433

    License 537319
  • Journey's Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    1326 N State Highway 161, 75050 · (469) 332-3040

    License 1685384
  • Kids Community Preschool and Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy

    4165 Magna Carta Blvd, 75052 · (972) 602-0444

    License 1358407
  • La Petite AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy

    290 W Westchester Pkwy, 75052 · (972) 266-8326

    License 842786-684
  • Lighthouse Rescue Mission ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy

    402 E Church St, 75050 · (972) 262-1381

    License 822346
  • Little Dragons Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy

    801 SW 19th St, 75051 · (972) 343-4511

    License 1021688
  • My Little Hearts Learning Center IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 133 · Accepts subsidy

    668 Beatty Dr, 75052 · (972) 237-7616

    License 1681044
  • Primrose School of Grand PeninsulaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 228

    2430 N Grand Peninsula Dr, 75054 · (817) 477-0077

    License 915008
  • The Children's Courtyard, IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 181 · Accepts subsidy

    5555 Lake Ridge Pkwy, 75052 · (817) 640-5433

    License 1703544-810
  • The Childrens CourtyardInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 325 · Accepts subsidy

    4285 S Carrier Pkwy, 75052 · (972) 263-7330

    License 523211-810
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 192

    2804 W Camp Wisdom Rd, 75052 · (214) 235-0094

    License 1807547
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175

    2008 S Forum Dr, 75052 · (972) 809-2747

    License 1837209
  • The Perfect Place to Bee Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    1510 W Polo Rd, 75052 · (972) 639-3731

    License 1720403
  • WOS, Inc. D/B/A The Childrens CourtyardInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy

    708 W Polo Rd, 75052 · (972) 263-9098

    License 868838-810

6 group child care homes in Grand Prairie

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

25 family child care homes in Grand Prairie

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

6 school-age programs in Grand Prairie

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Grand Prairie?

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 25 of the 61 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 Grand Prairie: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie?

Texas's list shows 61 licensed or registered programs in Grand Prairie as of October 2026: 25 family child care homes, 24 child care centers, 6 group child care homes and 6 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 4,502 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Grand Prairie?

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 25 of the Grand Prairie 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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