Daycare in Katy, TX
264 licensed or registered programs in Katy (Harris County): 130 child care centers, 47 group child care homes, 44 family child care homes and 43 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 26,938 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.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
130 child care centers in Katy, by ZIP code
Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.
ZIP 77449 · 36
- Acuarela Kidz Academy 3111 Fry Rd Ste 100 · 346-600-2606
- Blocks and Books Learning Center 20144 Morton Rd 100 · 281-599-3833
- Brand New Horizons Academy 5803 Fry Rd Ste 114 · 281-550-3500
- Children's Lighthouse of Katy - Elyson 6806 Peek Rd · 832-422-5722
- Children's Lighthouse of Katy- Clay Road 19607 Clay Road · 281-916-3331
- Children's Place Learning Center 2711 N Mason Rd Ste a · 346-578-7492
- Childtime Learning Centers 3170 N Fry Rd · 281-646-8330
- Coloring My World LLC 23161 Morton Ranch Rd Ste 100 · 346-387-6929
- Creative World School Cypress 6800 Fry Rd · 713-482-1547
- Cypress Lakes High Day Care /ECP 5750 Greenhouse Rd · 281-856-3800
- Dani Academy 3120 Peek Road · 832-520-6132
- First Prep Academy 18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300 · 281-861-5224
- Holy Covenant CDC 22111 Morton Ranch Rd · 281-579-8687
- Jumping Kangaroos Day Care LLC 3815 Fry Rd · 210-383-0600
- Just Like Home Learning Center LLC 1839 N Mason Rd · 917-454-8224
- Katy Kids Connection 3719 Fry Rd · 281-497-5439
- Kidco Learning Center 2437 Fry Rd · 281-646-7600
- Kids 'R' Kids #76 TX 3902 N. Mason Road · 281-398-1740
- Kids R Kids #24 19814 Kieth Harrow Blvd · 281-859-7300
- Kidz World Playcenter Inc 19510 Clay Rd · 281-815-5559
- Kinder Shine Academy 19214 Clay Rd · 281-858-1680
- Kreative Kidz Learning Academy INC 3006 Fry Rd Ste 300 · 281-717-8187
- Learning and Beyond Academy 3750 Fry Rd · 832-205-8327
- Learning and Beyond Clay 19600 Clay Road · 832-464-7787
- Lightbridge Academy Katy Peek 3321 Peek Rd · 346-527-0901
- Little Blooms Daycare LLC 3635 Fry Rd · 832-684-5398
- Little Builders INTL Academy, LLC 22711 Franz Rd · 281-347-3401
- Montessori Reggio Academy of Katy 20318 Franz Rd · 346-271-8805
- Primrose School of North Mason Creek 21480 Park Row Dr · 281-492-7400
- Smartie Pants Academy Center 18855 W Little York Rd Ste 200 · 832-906-6571
- Sowing & Growing Christian Academy, LLC 19310 W Little York Rd · 832-336-7009
- Texas Kids Childcare 2520 N Mason Rd · 281-829-9787
- Texas Kids Learning Center 5761 N Fry Rd · 281-656-2288
- The Goddard School 23133 Morton Ranch Rd · 346-322-1800
- Tree Town Katy INC 2101 North Mason Road Ste B · 281-789-3013
- XTRIMKIDS Academy 3211 W. Grand Parkway N. · 346-387-6956
ZIP 77450 · 34
- A Child's Reflection 875 S Fry Rd · 281-492-1229
- Adventure Kids Playcare 22762 Westheimer Pkwy Ste 455 · 281-769-2398
- Alianza Eco International School 20660 Westheimer Pkwy · 281-944-9302
- Best Kids Academy 21915 Royal Montreal Dr · 832-437-1777
- British Private Prep School 4025 S Mason Rd · 281-828-2000
- Child Enrichment Center 20555 Kingsland Blvd · 281-579-9232
- Children's Lighthouse Nottingham 20225 Kingsland Blvd · 281-709-2922
- Childs Play Learning Center 1530 Norwalk Dr · 281-578-9332
- Childtime Learning Centers 22022 Highland Knolls Dr · 281-392-2400
- Cinco Ranch Montessori 2530 S Peek Rd · 281-392-0011
- CrossRoad Christian School 700 Westgreen Blvd · 281-945-5133
- First Steps Learning Center 138 Applewhite Dr · 281-392-9194
- Grace Fellowship Preschool 2655 S Mason Rd · 281-398-3412
- Guidepost Montessori at Katy 21418 Kingsland Blvd · 281-972-8999
- Heritage International Academy Montessori 6840 S Mason Rd Ste 200 · 281-398-1168
- Hooray Playground 3750 S Mason Rd Ste 400 · 832-437-9897
- Katy GT Academy 21020 Highland Knolls Dr · 281-646-7360
- Kids R Kids #1 21955 Westheimer Pkwy · 281-828-2273
- Learning Center 3700a S Mason Rd · 281-392-2273
- Little Ranch Preschool 6655 S Mason Rd · 832-290-1887
- Maya Learning LLC (dba Spanish Learning Castle - Mason) 2501 S Mason Rd Ste 290b · 832-321-4525
- Montessori Haven 2004 S Mason Rd · 346-400-8694
- Prescolaire Early Learning Academy 2650 S Peek Rd · 346-527-0200
- Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch 1540 S Peek Rd · 281-693-7711
- Primrose School Of Kelliwood 2402 S Westgreen Blvd · 281-828-1600
- Rising Star Academy, LLC 920 S Peek Rd · 281-391-5437
- Scribbles Academy 940 S Fry Rd · 281-578-1505
- Spanish Schoolhouse 2944 S Mason Rd Ste L · 832-437-0570
- Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC 5131 S Fry Rd Ste 100 · 832-557-4111
- St Peters United Methodist Early CDC 20775 Kingsland Blvd · 281-492-0623
- Treasure Cove 22765 Westheimer Pkwy · 281-395-4001
- Vanguard Academy Katy 21950 Kingsland Blvd · 346-257-4770
- Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Preschool 23051 Cinco Ranch Blvd · 281-395-0544
- West Kingsland KinderCare 22129 Kingsland Blvd · 281-392-6770
ZIP 77493 · 23
- Alianza Eco International School 5319 E 5th St · 832-437-5504
- Blossom Day School 1211 Avenue a · 832-494-8878
- Everbrook Academy 2171 Tantara Bend Drive · 281-591-9489
- Faith West Academy 2225 Porter Rd · 281-391-5683
- Ivy Kids of Peek 23101 Beckendorf Rd · 713-360-1325
- Katy ISD Child Care 5364 Franz Rd · 281-396-7736
- Kiddie Academy of Elyson 23100 Elyson Falls Drive · 281-810-3811
- Kiddie Academy of Sunterra 27878 Clay Rd · 346-387-9598
- Kiddos of Katy Learning Center 24820 Franz Rd · 346-802-2573
- Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD 24007 Franz Rd · 281-347-5444
- Lionheart Children's Academy at Venture Church 5425 Morton Rd · 281-886-3472
- Little Hands Learning Center 1602 Avenue D Ste 800 · 281-394-3443
- Little Peoples School 5601 5th St · 281-391-6577
- Magnolia Preparatory Academy 23915 Fm 529 Rd · 281-505-1640
- Maya Learning LLC (dba Spanish Learning Castle) 5024 E 5th St · 832-437-6479
- Memorial Lutheran Preschool 5810 3rd St · 281-391-0172
- Rainbow Kidz Center LLC 23945 Franz Rd Ste F · 346-387-6945
- Redeemer's Learning Center 5351 E 5th St · 832-437-8918
- Smartie Pants Academy Center Katy 5030 Franz Rd Ste 108 · 832-437-4189
- St Bartholomew Preschool Program 5356 11th St · 281-391-0993
- The Learning Experience 24004 Porter Ranch Ln · 281-665-4010
- Tiger Land Day Care Center 5315 E 5th St · 281-391-8750
- Trinity Spiral School 1721 East Ave · 281-650-4423
ZIP 77494 · 37
- Alem LLC DBA Kiddie Academy of Katy West 27613 Pine Mill Ranch Dr · 832-773-9002
- Bespoke Childlife 5300 Ranch Point Dr Ste D · 346-880-8002
- Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch 25950 Cinco Ranch Blvd · 281-392-1370
- British Private Prep School at Cinco Southwest 25935 Cinco Terrace Dr · 281-394-7737
- British Private Prep School at Firethorne 28031 S Firethorne Dr · 281-394-5889
- Centerra Ranch Montessori School 23144 Cinco Ranch Blvd Ste H · 281-693-2767
- Children's Lighthouse of Wood Creek Reserve 26051 Kingsland Blvd · 281-746-6565
- Childrens Lighthouse 23060 Westheimer Pkwy · 281-395-4466
- First Baptist First Steps 600 Pin Oak Rd · 281-391-1105
- First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse 4900 Falcon Landing Blvd · 281-698-7234
- Gracey Learning Center 24814 Saddlespur Ln · 281-317-4022
- Imagine Cinco Ranch LLC DBA Imagine Early 24224 Cinco Terrace Dr · 281-574-7109
- Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Cinco Ranch 27270 Cinco Ranch Blvd · 281-574-0395
- Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Silver Ranch 2707 Spring Green Blvd · 832-437-3001
- Katy Knowledge Beginnings 6130 S Fry Rd · 281-693-6556
- Katy's Early Childhood Enrichment Center 1407 W Grand Pkwy S · 281-693-1999
- Kiddie Academy of Grand Harbor 24404 Kingsland Blvd · 281-665-8495
- Kids 'R' Kids #46 TX 4515 Fm 1463 Rd · 281-347-5437
- Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Seven Lakes 10602 S Fry Rd · 281-392-1414
- KISD South Transportation Childcare 3151 Falcon Landing Blvd · 281-396-7575
- Life Kids Early Learning Center 26189 Westheimer Parkway · 281-310-1238
- Lifetime Learners Child Development Center 6734 Westheimer Lakes North D · 281-394-5437
- Lightbridge Academy Katy 1711 Spring Green Blvd Ste 900 · 281-769-1230
- Montessori Reggio Academy of Katy-Cinco Ranch 10610 Gaston Rd Ste 100 · 832-466-8701
- My Place Early Learning Center 24034 Cinco Village Center Blv · 281-305-9300
- My Place Early Learning Center 2212 Katy Flewellen Rd · 281-305-8000
- Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch 26900 Cinco Ranch Blvd · 281-347-1212
- Primrose School of Woodcreek Reserve 1249 Fm 1463 Rd · 281-371-0099
- Safari Kids Learning Center 24936 Katy Ranch Rd · 832-583-9700
- Second Baptist School Early Childhood Program 5757 Fm 1463 Rd · 713-365-2388
- Sugar Creek Montessori School Katy 7222 Gaston Rd · 281-693-7267
- The Goddard School 27528 Westridge Creek Lane · 281-392-1133
- The Goddard School 5220 Ranch Point Dr · 281-392-1200
- The Goddard School of Katy 24025 Cinco Village Center Blv · 281-392-1912
- The Learning Experience 25785 Katy Fwy Ste 700 · 281-665-2500
- Trinity Baptist Church of Katy, TX 10000 Spring Green Blvd · 281-579-6724
- Wonderful World Daycare and Learning Center 620 Katy Fort Bend Rd Ste 300 · 346-667-3056
Home daycares and school-age programs in Katy
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 47 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 44 |
| School-age programs | 43 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Katy?
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 106 of the 264 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 applySources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Texas
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Texas Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Katy: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Katy, 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 Katy?
Texas's list shows 264 licensed or registered programs in Katy as of October 2026: 130 child care centers, 47 group child care homes, 44 family child care homes and 43 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 26,938 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Katy?
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 106 of the Katy 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. 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.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 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.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.