Daycare in La Porte, TX
14 licensed or registered programs in La Porte (Harris County): 10 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,281 children.
Short answer
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.
10 child care centers in La Porte
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Cadence Academy, La PorteInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 201 · Accepts subsidy
3902 Underwood Rd, 77571 · (281) 479-4660
License 829146 - Funcare Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84
10325 W Fairmont Pkwy, 77571 · (281) 471-0050
License 1833078 - High Achievers Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
10001 Spencer Hwy, 77571 · (281) 941-4166
License 1781379 - La Petite SpencerInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy
8414 Spencer Hwy, 77571 · (281) 479-6125
License 58481-684 - La Porte Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 117
927 S 1st St, 77571 · (713) 696-3123
License 541573 - Little Steps - BayshoreInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105
11315 Spencer Hwy, 77571 · (281) 941-4059
License 1821351 - Ms. Litha's Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 69
402 E Fairmont Pkwy, 77571 · (281) 709-6513
License 1634300 - Rainbow Express Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56
410 E Fairmont Pkwy Ste G, 77571 · (281) 941-4237
License 1829198 - San Jacinto Community College DistrictInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 79 · Accepts subsidy
3202 Luella Blvd, 77571 · (281) 476-1803
License 1179887 - Wise Old Owl Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy
8501 Fairmont Pkwy, 77571 · (281) 930-7678
License 1693725
1 family child care home in La Porte
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cynthia HennessyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
La Porte · (281) 235-0333
License 1614677
3 school-age programs in La Porte
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- KCE Champions @ Jeanie ReidSchool · licensed for 40
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy, 77571 · (346) 216-2584
License 828123-785 - KCE Champions @ Lomax ElementarySchool · licensed for 85
10615 N Ave L, 77571 · (281) 733-3762
License 827904-1387 - KCE Champions LLC @ Bayshore ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
800 McCabe Rd, 77571 · (281) 739-6752
License 1783217
How can I get help paying for daycare in La Porte?
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 6 of the 14 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.
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 La Porte: common questions
How much does daycare cost in La Porte, 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 La Porte?
Texas's list shows 14 licensed or registered programs in La Porte as of October 2026: 10 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,281 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in La Porte?
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 6 of the La Porte 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.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.