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Daycare in Huntsville, TX

21 licensed or registered programs in Huntsville (Walker County): 15 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 1 group child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,956 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $185 a week in Walker 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 Walker 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.

15 child care centers in Huntsville

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • 3Y'S Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy

    1528 Avenue O, 77340 · (936) 439-4377

    License 1791597
  • Denim and Diamonds Pre-School Kids Klub 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 149 · Accepts subsidy

    1700 7th St, 77320 · (936) 294-0445

    License 1573376
  • Discovery Days PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 100

    2400 Sycamore Ave, 77340 · (936) 295-4673

    License 410278
  • Faith Kids PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 167 · Accepts subsidy

    2407 Sam Houston Ave, 77340 · (936) 291-0208

    License 1679840
  • Faith Lutheran SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 173

    111 Sumac Rd, 77340 · (936) 291-1706

    License 232587
  • First United Methodist Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy

    1016 Sam Houston Ave, 77320 · (936) 295-5441

    License 1801648
  • Friends at Giggles & GrinsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy

    3642 State Highway 19, 77320 · (936) 594-3741

    License 1786356
  • GETCAP Head Start and Early Head Start at HUNTSVILLEToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 144

    125 Fm 980 Rd, 77320 · (936) 291-9190

    License 509479
  • Giggles and Grins Little ScholarsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 122 · Accepts subsidy

    306 Highway 190 E, 77340 · (936) 439-4174

    License 1786467
  • Second Baptist PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 144

    2517 Sam Houston Ave, 77340 · (936) 295-3113

    License 877745
  • Tasy AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy

    291 State Highway 75 N, 77320 · (936) 755-8039

    License 1663355
  • TCK-Taking Care of Kids Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy

    219 Highway 190 E, 77340 · (936) 293-1554

    License 830087
  • Tomorrow's PromiseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 252 · Accepts subsidy

    2817 Old Houston Rd, 77340 · (936) 435-0303

    License 531794
  • Tomorrow's Promise Children's HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy

    906 10th St, 77320 · (936) 439-0303

    License 1733944
  • Tomorrow's Promise Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy

    1157 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, 77340 · (936) 570-0588

    License 1791626

1 group child care home in Huntsville

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

4 family child care homes in Huntsville

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

1 school-age program in Huntsville

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Huntsville?

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 21 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 Huntsville: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Huntsville, TX?

In Walker 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 Huntsville?

Texas's list shows 21 licensed or registered programs in Huntsville as of October 2026: 15 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 1 group child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,956 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Huntsville?

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 Huntsville 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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