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Daycare in Horizon City, TX

12 licensed or registered programs in Horizon City (El Paso County): 5 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 951 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $122 a week in El Paso County (2022 prices), $111 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 El Paso County

$122/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,344 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$122$111
Toddler$116$107
Preschool$113$106

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

5 child care centers in Horizon City

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Aladdin Day Care VInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy

    19021 Darrington Rd, 79928 · (915) 600-5658

    License 1682385
  • Horizon City KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 251

    13007 Emerald Pass Ave, 79928 · (915) 359-0610

    License 1825630-747
  • Pete Duarte Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 285

    500 S Darrington Rd, 79928 · (915) 791-4852

    License 823560-5591
  • Riddles and Rhymes Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    108 Biglon, 79928 · (915) 852-9244

    License 1471106
  • Willow Tree Child Care and Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    13791 Horizon Blvd Ste B-1, 79928 · (915) 867-3870

    License 1720285

4 group child care homes in Horizon City

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

1 family child care home in Horizon City

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

2 school-age programs in Horizon City

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Horizon City?

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 7 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.

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 Horizon City: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Horizon City, TX?

In El Paso County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $122 a week ($6,344 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $113 a week. A family child care home charged a median $111 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 Horizon City?

Texas's list shows 12 licensed or registered programs in Horizon City as of October 2026: 5 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 951 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Horizon City?

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 7 of the Horizon City 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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