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Daycare in Houston, TX

1,380 licensed or registered programs in Houston (Harris County): 812 child care centers, 355 family child care homes, 110 school-age programs and 103 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 121,602 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $185 a week in Harris County (2022 prices), $164 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 Harris County

$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

812 child care centers in Houston, by ZIP code

Showing the 250 largest of 812 centers by licensed capacity, A to Z within each ZIP, with street address and phone. Find the rest in the official search below.

ZIP 77002 · 3

  • Creme School of Houston 1400 San Jacinto St · 713-655-7682
  • Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505 1505 Louisiana St · 713-739-0230
  • Kido International Preschool Midtown 3401 Louisiana St · 346-863-3671

ZIP 77004 · 5

  • Barbara Jordan International Pre School 3015 N Macgregor Way · 832-217-3300
  • University Houston CCC 3859 Wheeler St · 832-842-0500
  • The Learning Experience Museum 5009 Caroline St · 346-212-2149
  • ST Pauls School 5400 Fannin St · 713-528-6779
  • Nehemiah Neighborhood Center 5015 Fannin St · 713-526-5015

ZIP 77005 · 9

  • Southampton Montessori LP 5012 Morningside Dr · 713-526-6982
  • St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place 3303 Bissonnet St · 713-668-9777
  • Crossing Borders International Preschool 2353 Rice Blvd · 281-465-0899
  • Becker School 1500 Sunset Blvd · 713-535-6400
  • West University United Methodist School 3611 University Blvd · 713-664-8111
  • First Christian School 1601 Sunset Blvd · 713-526-8125
  • Kido International PreSchool 2329 Bissonnet St · 346-388-3015
  • Childrens Village KidConnect 6218 Auden St · 713-667-5180
  • Rice Children's Campus 5504 Chaucer Dr · 713-348-5437

ZIP 77006 · 2

  • Kipling Street Academy 1425 Kipling St · 713-529-4472
  • Avalon Academy 1616 Indiana St · 713-524-1174

ZIP 77007 · 5

  • Esperanza School 1100 Roy St Bldg a · 713-868-3276
  • Kids R Kids of Houston Heights 819 Jackson Hill St · 346-298-1215
  • Kipling School on Floyd 4704 Floyd St · 832-203-7888
  • The Kipling School, Inc. 620 Shepherd Dr · 713-861-6743
  • Houston Heights DC Center 902 W 8th St · 713-869-7475

ZIP 77008 · 7

  • Principrin School 2931 W 12th St · 832-708-3678
  • The Kenworthy School 880 W 28th St · 713-999-8028
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church And School 306 E 15th St · 713-861-8787
  • Principrin School 2 3640 W 12th St · 832-538-1900
  • Kido International Preschool 1307 Yale St · 346-651-0055
  • The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) 835 W 23rd St · 832-930-7553
  • Ivy Kids of The Heights 824 W 25th St · 346-637-2772

ZIP 77009 · 3

  • Greater Heights School 4780 N Main St · 713-492-2720
  • The Learning Experience- Houston Heights 1915 Airline Dr · 346-320-4946
  • Wesley Community Center Day School 1410 Lee St · 713-223-8131

ZIP 77012 · 1

  • Building Blocks Academy Lawndale 7302 Lawndale St · 713-926-6110

ZIP 77014 · 1

  • Fallbrook Community Development Center 12512 Walters Rd · 281-444-6198

ZIP 77015 · 2

  • Silver Star Academy 5610 E Sam Houston Pkwy N · 281-457-3355
  • Galena Park I.S.D. Childcare Center 14310 Duncannon Dr · 832-386-2090

ZIP 77016 · 1

  • Precious Moments Learning Center 6113 Langley Rd · 281-888-3922

ZIP 77017 · 2

  • A & B Nursery School 3111 Forest Oaks Blvd · 713-944-6144
  • Patterson Head Start Center 5302 Allendale Rd · 713-943-5750

ZIP 77018 · 10

  • Oak Forest Academy 1901 W 34th St · 832-384-5896
  • Primrose School of Garden Oaks 919 Judiway St · 713-290-0955
  • Village Montessori 1629 W 34th St · 281-385-5239
  • Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest 2109 W 34th St · 713-588-0263
  • Garden Oaks Baptist Early Learning Ctr 3206 N Shepherd Dr · 713-880-4622
  • St Matthews CDC 4300 N Shepherd Dr · 713-692-6055
  • The Learning Experience-Houston Oak Forest 2111 W 34th St · 346-352-3933
  • St Rose Of Lima 3600 Brinkman St · 713-692-1941
  • Tierra Encantada Garden Oaks 900 W 34th St Ste 100 · 567-400-4436
  • Goswami Academy 1610 W 34th 1/2 St · 346-600-3148

ZIP 77019 · 2

  • KLA School of River Oaks 1324 W Clay St Ste 200 · 713-955-0009
  • Milestone Montessori 3410 W Dallas St · 713-997-3330

ZIP 77021 · 3

  • SW YMCA Texas Medical Center C 5614 H Mark Crosswell Jr St · 713-747-2173
  • Melinda Webb School 3100 Shenandoah St · 713-523-3633
  • Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston 5618 H. Mark Crosswell Street Jr · 713-532-7473

ZIP 77022 · 1

  • Avance- Janowski Head Start 7500 Bauman Rd · 832-301-8060

ZIP 77024 · 5

  • Chapelwood United Methodist SC 11140 Greenbay St · 713-465-4657
  • The Little Yellow School 11612 Memorial Dr · 713-490-9267
  • First Baptist Academy 7450 Memorial Woods Dr · 713-290-2500
  • Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School 12535 Perthshire Rd · 713-468-5138
  • Zebra Zone Child Care 12750 Kimberley Ln · 713-251-5260

ZIP 77025 · 3

  • The Learning Experience Bellaire 3701 Bellaire Blvd · 281-501-3297
  • Saint Nicholas School 3511 Linkwood Dr · 713-791-9977
  • Grace Episcopal School 4040 W Bellfort St · 832-389-2683

ZIP 77026 · 1

  • Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward 2902 Jensen Dr · 713-236-0330

ZIP 77027 · 2

  • ST Lukes UMC Weekday Ministries 3471 Westheimer Rd · 713-402-5030
  • The Goddard School 4025 Richmond Ave · 713-804-6550

ZIP 77031 · 1

  • Gessner Kiddie Kollege 8895 W Bellfort St · 713-981-4411

ZIP 77032 · 1

  • KinderCare at Halliburton 3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E · 281-871-3582

ZIP 77033 · 1

  • Kandy Stripe Academy 6515 Martin Luther King Blvd · 713-734-4909

ZIP 77034 · 1

  • Grace Kids Academy 14505 Gulf Fwy · 713-363-2516

ZIP 77035 · 2

  • Bethel's Family Christian Academy 14442 Fonmeadow Dr · 713-729-5672
  • Oxford Academy 12602 Hillcroft St · 713-721-1976

ZIP 77036 · 3

  • Chinese Community Center Child Development Center 9800 Town Park Dr · 713-271-6100
  • Regency Square Early Head Start/ Head Start 7207 Regency Square Blvd · 346-867-3638
  • Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston 6200 Corporate Dr · 713-395-0303

ZIP 77038 · 1

  • Eternity Christian Childcare 1122 West Rd · 281-999-5107

ZIP 77039 · 1

  • Building Blocks Academy Aldine 2111 Aldine Mail Rte · 281-449-5361

ZIP 77041 · 2

  • Kids R Kids Quality Learning Academy 6020 N Eldridge Pkwy · 713-466-3310
  • Brentwood Children's Academy 7210 N Eldridge Pkwy · 713-466-9407

ZIP 77042 · 5

  • MOLO Bilingual Montessori School 3535 Wilcrest Dr · 281-888-9898
  • Primrose School of the Westchase District 3191 Briarpark Dr · 713-783-9800
  • Westchase Neighborhood School Preschool 10570 Westpark Dr · 346-386-8744
  • Grace School Early Childhood Program 10221 Ella Lee Ln · 713-782-4421
  • The Academy of Young Scholars 2526 Walnut Bend Lane · 832-793-8747

ZIP 77044 · 7

  • Kids R Kids of Lakeshore 16325 W Lake Houston Pkwy · 281-454-4244
  • Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch 14681 W Lake Houston Pkwy · 832-955-5111
  • Primrose School at Lakeshore 16460 W Lake Houston Pkwy · 281-454-5000
  • Primrose School at Summerwood 14002 W Lake Houston Pkwy · 281-454-6000
  • Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center 14505 W Lake Houston Pkwy · 281-594-7008
  • Joanns Day Care and Camp 12510 Unison Rd · 281-458-6100
  • Crossroads Early Learning Center 12110 E Sam Houston Pkwy N · 713-904-5148

ZIP 77045 · 1

  • The Imani School 12401 S Post Oak Rd · 713-723-0616

ZIP 77050 · 1

  • Precious Stones Academy 7518 E Mount Houston Rd · 281-449-0152

ZIP 77051 · 1

  • Star of Hope Child Development Center 2575 Reed Rd · 832-369-3299

ZIP 77054 · 1

  • Kinder Early Learning Center 3143 Yellowstone Blvd · 713-832-2135

ZIP 77055 · 7

  • ST Mark Lutheran School Extended Care 1515 Hillendahl Blvd · 713-468-2623
  • School of the Woods #1 1307 and 1321 Wirt Rd · 713-686-8811
  • Terrace Weekday Programs 1203 Wirt Rd · 713-686-4321
  • Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy 1215 Campbell Rd · 713-464-6660
  • Fair Haven Day School 1330 Gessner Rd · 713-827-0317
  • Spring Branch Head Start 9655 Long Point Rd · 713-464-8401
  • The Learning Experience Spring Branch 1621 Bingle Rd · 346-571-5631

ZIP 77056 · 2

  • St. Martin's Preschool 717 Sage Rd · 713-621-2944
  • Primrose School at the Galleria 5015 Westheimer St Ste A423 · 713-559-8668

ZIP 77057 · 2

  • Memorial Lutheran School 5800 Westheimer Rd · 713-782-4022
  • Mariner Montessori 6018 Fairdale Ln · 713-783-7490

ZIP 77058 · 3

  • Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program 18220 Upper Bay Rd · 281-333-3323
  • Nasa Kids Academy Too 911 Gemini St · 281-488-7827
  • Space Family Education Inc. 2101 Nasa Pkwy Bldg 211 · 281-483-4734

ZIP 77059 · 2

  • Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake 11534 Space Center Blvd · 713-714-1476
  • University Preschool 16106 Middlebrook Dr · 281-488-8517

ZIP 77060 · 2

  • Harvest Christian Academy 17770 Imperial Valley Dr · 281-423-3616
  • All Stars Day Care & Preschool 917d Greens Rd · 281-872-1916

ZIP 77061 · 2

  • Building Blocks Academy Hobby Airport 7615 Morley St · 713-645-1216
  • Bellfort Street KinderCare 7828 Bellfort St · 713-644-2763

ZIP 77062 · 10

  • Early Learning Center 2500 Falcon Pass · 281-480-5626
  • Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center 14325 Crescent Landing Dr · 281-280-8282
  • ST Bernadette Pre School 15500 El Camino Real · 281-486-0337
  • Bell's Little Angels 2010 Reseda Dr · 281-480-5437
  • Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake 1250 Clear Lake City Blvd · 281-486-0027
  • Primrose School of Clear Lake 2411 Falcon Pass · 281-218-8282
  • Montessori School of Downtown 15625 Space Center Blvd · 281-488-7599
  • The Learning Experience 16216 Moon Rock Dr · 346-483-0101
  • Clear Lake Presbyterian ECP 1511 El Dorado Blvd · 281-488-3204
  • Clear Lake Montessori School 2486 Falcon Pass Dr · 281-486-4971

ZIP 77063 · 1

  • Blossom Heights Child Development Center 8702 Lipan Rd · 713-780-8702

ZIP 77064 · 6

  • Kids 'R' Kids #4 10708 Ranchstone Dr · 281-807-0999
  • Growing Scholars Montessori School 8821 Bridge Park Dr · 281-807-3330
  • Starting Point Childrens Center 11025 Ranchstone Dr · 281-970-2125
  • Shining Starz Learning Center INC. 13403 Windfern Rd · 281-970-9657
  • Cypress Fairbanks CCLC 11711 Falcon Rd · 281-517-2824
  • ABC Children's Academy #2 9450 Round Up Ln · 832-604-6062

ZIP 77065 · 7

  • Foundry Methodist Preschool 8350 Jones Rd · 713-937-0865
  • The Goddard School 9739 Wortham Blvd · 281-949-8827
  • Primrose School at Crossroads Park 9701 Wortham Blvd · 281-469-3500
  • Christ the Redeemer Genesis Early Childhood Program 11507 Huffmeister Rd · 832-678-5432
  • Childtime Learning Centers 9110 Jones Rd Ste 145 · 281-897-9010
  • The Learning Experience 8630 Jones Rd · 346-260-5938
  • Kool Kids Krayola Academy 11338 Tower Oaks Blvd · 281-469-4282

ZIP 77066 · 2

  • Highland Preschool and Childcare Center 5335 W Richey Rd · 281-444-1172
  • Kinsmen Lutheran Child Development 12100 Champion Forest Dr · 281-444-3127

ZIP 77067 · 7

  • Early Education Enrichment Academy, Inc. 11249 Crown Park Dr · 832-680-6656
  • Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy # 2 11944 Veterans Memorial Dr · 281-895-6760
  • Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy #2 11944 Veterans Memorial Drive · 281-895-6760
  • All American Learning Academy 1554 Gears Rd Ste a · 281-587-8885
  • All Star Learning Center 1517 Gears Rd Ste a · 281-248-4040
  • Building Blocks Academy VTM 11110 Veterans Memorial Dr · 281-448-1735
  • Walters Road Head Start 11910 Walters Rd · 281-919-2931

ZIP 77068 · 2

  • Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek 4331 Brightwood Dr · 281-836-5084
  • Chosen Generation 4444 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste 20 · 281-836-5531

ZIP 77069 · 1

  • John Wesley United Methodist 5830 Bermuda Dunes Dr · 281-893-5881

ZIP 77070 · 8

  • The Adventure School 10555 Spring Cypress Rd · 281-378-4080
  • The Woods Private School 15002 Lakewood Forest Dr · 281-370-8576
  • Lakewood Montessori School 12127 Malcomson Rd · 281-370-9054
  • Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care 14225 Hargrave Rd · 281-469-2913
  • Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood 13909 Mandolin Dr · 346-388-6600
  • Lamb School 13000 Jones Rd · 281-890-4879
  • Arka Montessori Academy 13654 Schroeder Rd · 281-890-0294
  • Whiz Kids Playhouse 16610 Charterstone Dr · 281-376-9955

ZIP 77071 · 3

  • Yeshiva Torat Emet 11330 Braesridge Dr · 713-721-3900
  • Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy 8373 Creekbend Dr · 713-777-0228
  • Happy Bees Childcare Center 9600 S Gessner Rd Bldg C · 518-512-7838

ZIP 77072 · 3

  • Little Scholars 11596 Beechnut St # 1/2 · 281-561-9888
  • Cook Head Start 6959 Cook Rd · 832-351-2794
  • Sharpview Head Start 12280 Sharpview Dr · 713-669-5287

ZIP 77073 · 1

  • Aim High Preparatory LLC 2349 Fm 1960 Rd · 281-656-4455

ZIP 77074 · 1

  • Shining Stars Academy 7711 Beechnut St · 713-995-4411

ZIP 77075 · 2

  • Life's Little Blessings 9701 Almeda Genoa Rd Bldg a · 713-910-0800
  • Gulf Meadows Child Development Center 8012 Fuqua St · 713-987-9503

ZIP 77077 · 10

  • Kingdom Kids Learning Center 1315 S Dairy Ashford Rd · 281-493-3700
  • Smaller Scholars 1685 &1675 S Dairy Ashford · 281-558-3515
  • My Kids Daycare 12280 Westheimer Rd Ste 50 · 281-760-1951
  • The Learning Experience 2435 Eldridge Pkwy S · 281-497-0842
  • Five Star Montessori 13260 Forkland Dr · 832-820-2880
  • Primrose School of Eldridge Parkway 2150 Eldridge Pkwy · 281-589-1500
  • Little Scholars Learning Academy 12525 Whittington Dr · 281-558-7864
  • The Goddard School 1720 Crescent Plaza Dr · 281-596-0300
  • America's Choice Children Center 1910 S Dairy Ashford Rd · 281-496-4114
  • Brimhurst KinderCare 1407 Parkway Plaza Dr · 281-531-1407

ZIP 77079 · 6

  • Westlake Child Development Center 540 Westlake Park Blvd · 281-597-0222
  • Memorial Dr UMC Childrens Weekday School 12955 Memorial Dr · 713-425-6804
  • Woodcreek Child Development Center 225 N Dairy Ashford Rd · 281-824-3444
  • Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool 14200 Memorial Dr · 281-497-2055
  • BridgePoint Early Learning Academy 13277 Katy Fwy · 832-883-1503
  • The Alphabet Club 14530 Old Katy Rd · 281-589-2626

ZIP 77080 · 6

  • Baker Ripley Early Childhood Development Center 8575 Pitner Rd Bldg 1 · 713-779-4856
  • Creative Care - Blalock 1639 Blalock Rd · 713-465-0011
  • Spring Branch KinderCare 10170 Emnora Ln · 713-468-2158
  • Creative Care- Kempwood 9601 Kempwood Dr · 713-462-8058
  • Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care 9151 Clay Rd · 713-939-1399
  • St Jerome Early Childhood CTR 8825 Kempwood Dr · 713-461-0835

ZIP 77081 · 4

  • Robindell Private School 6610 Alder Dr · 713-667-9895
  • The Mays School 5606 S Rice Ave · 713-669-9286
  • Semillas Spanish Immersion Preschool 5226 Elm Street · 713-505-1126
  • Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave 5750 S Rice Ave · 713-664-8794

ZIP 77082 · 2

  • Grandmas House C C C Gold Medal Kids LLC 14840 Branch Forest Dr · 281-496-3105
  • D A V Montessori School 14375 Schiller Rd · 281-759-3286

ZIP 77083 · 2

  • Elite Playcare #2 15003 Bellaire Blvd · 281-933-4400
  • Grace Academy 15401 Bellaire Blvd · 281-564-7220

ZIP 77084 · 8

  • Brookhollow Christian Academy 5725 Queenston Blvd · 281-649-6813
  • Little Sprouts Academy 19823 Younglake Blvd · 832-321-3588
  • MBS Kids Early Learning Academy 18920 Mayde Creek Rd · 281-800-9800
  • Blooming Daisies Learning Center 17118 W Little York Rd Ste 101 · 281-858-4445
  • Bear Creek UMC School 16000 Rippling Water Dr · 281-463-2969
  • The Goddard School 3655 Barker Cypress Rd · 281-819-6750
  • Computer Kids Hope Academy 16233 Clay Rd Ste 300 · 281-345-8777
  • Kids Connect of Bear Creek 17135 Kieth Harrow Blvd · 281-550-9605

ZIP 77085 · 1

  • KBC Headstart 6011 W Orem Dr · 713-433-2956

ZIP 77086 · 1

  • Mary Immaculate Preschool 5900 Chippewa Blvd · 281-445-9574

ZIP 77087 · 2

  • The Rock Early Learning Center 4101 Broadway St · 832-849-1337
  • BusiBodies Academy, Inc. 3926 Erie St · 713-645-2121

ZIP 77088 · 2

  • Inwood Daycare & Learning Center 8021 Antoine Dr Ste a · 281-741-1743
  • America's Choice Children's Center 8116 Antoine Dr · 281-445-2221

ZIP 77089 · 1

  • Kidz Come 1st DC & Learning Center 10863 Kirkfair Dr · 281-464-3711

ZIP 77090 · 8

  • Oakdale Private School 17100 Butte Creek Rd · 281-444-4547
  • MI3 Center Academy 1135 Ella Crossing Dr · 281-888-5024
  • Academic Romper Room Phase 2 16910 Rolling Creek Dr · 281-836-5072
  • Exceptional Foundation Academy and Childcare, Inc. 17190 Beaver Springs Dr · 832-243-8975
  • Apple Seed Private School 1444 Fm 1960 Rd W · 281-880-5888
  • AVANCE Bammel Head Start 17309 Red Oak Dr · 281-819-1320
  • TLW Childrens Development Center 225 Pennbright Dr · 346-300-8816
  • Cranbrook Learning Connection 13331 Kuykendahl Suite 101 & Suite 122 · 281-872-8814

ZIP 77092 · 1

  • AVANCE Mangum Center 4503 Mangum Rd · 713-686-5228

ZIP 77093 · 1

  • Jensen Drive Head Start 2702 Aldine Westfield Rd · 713-742-8952

ZIP 77094 · 2

  • The Nest School Park Cypress 18150 Park Cypress St · 281-944-4320
  • Eagles On The Rock Bilingual Academy 433 Barker Cypress Rd · 281-945-4540

ZIP 77095 · 13

  • Kids 'R' Kids of Copperfield 15230 Forest Trails Dr · 281-550-3060
  • Childrens Courtyard 16255 Longenbaugh Dr · 281-345-0960
  • Cadence Academy Preschool 12300 Queenston Blvd · 281-213-9300
  • Kids World Early Learning Center 16210 West Rd · 281-861-2588
  • Foundation Learning Academy- Queenston 7137 Queenston Blvd · 281-861-5677
  • Primrose School of Copperfield 15550 Ridge Park Dr · 281-858-5600
  • Copperfield Church Preschool 8350 Highway 6 N · 281-853-9658
  • Building Blocks Academy Cypress 17800 West Rd · 281-550-8811
  • Cornerstone Preschool 18081 West Rd · 281-859-1612
  • Happy Days Child Learning Center 7330 Jackrabbit Rd · 713-466-4722
  • Cypress Montessori School 9507 Huffmeister Rd · 281-861-6900
  • St. Cuthbert Episcopal Preschool 17020 West Rd · 281-463-1912
  • Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center 7170 Cherry Park Dr · 346-377-6658

ZIP 77096 · 4

  • Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School 5601 S Braeswood Blvd · 713-551-7200
  • Jack Segal Academy of Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut St · 713-666-1884
  • Westbury Baptist Church Day School 10425 Hillcroft St · 713-723-2607
  • The Shlenker School 5600 N Braeswood Blvd · 713-270-6127

ZIP 77098 · 3

  • Primrose School of Upper Kirby 3001 Richmond Ave · 713-522-6700
  • House At Pooh Corner INC 2808 Ferndale St · 713-524-4511
  • St. Stephen's Episcopal School-Houston 1800 Sul Ross St · 713-821-9100

ZIP 77099 · 1

  • Creative Connections Childrens Center 9302 Wilcrest Dr · 281-568-1121

ZIP 77449 · 1

  • Soaring Stars Academy 19647 River Bottom Road · 832-509-5177

562 more centers are on the state's list. Search Texas's child care list.

Home daycares and school-age programs in Houston

Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.

568 licensed or registered programs in Houston
Group child care homes103
Family child care homes355
School-age programs110

Search Texas's child care list

How can I get help paying for daycare in Houston?

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 571 of the 1,380 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 Houston: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Houston, TX?

In Harris 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 Houston?

Texas's list shows 1,380 licensed or registered programs in Houston as of October 2026: 812 child care centers, 355 family child care homes, 110 school-age programs and 103 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 121,602 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Houston?

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 571 of the Houston programs accept the subsidy. Houston also has 67 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. 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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