Daycare in Lancaster, TX
28 licensed or registered programs in Lancaster (Dallas County): 15 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 5 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,743 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 Dallas County
$194/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,088 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $194 | $172 |
| Toddler | $180 | $163 |
| Preschool | $175 | $160 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
15 child care centers in Lancaster
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Berne Academy DCCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 246 · Accepts subsidy
1311 Johns Ave, 75134 · (972) 227-4431
License 311124 - Bezos Academy Lancaster - Cedar ValleyPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40
3030 N Dallas Ave, 75134 · (469) 963-3411
License 1764250 - Brooke of Life Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
201 S Dallas Ave, 75146 · (682) 990-8960
License 1785242 - Candi's Creative Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
1033 W Pleasant Run Rd, 75146 · (214) 861-9752
License 1734930 - Happy Feet Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 28
211 Rolling Hills Place, 75146 · (945) 427-1736
License 1838212 - Innovation Station Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy
1971 W Pleasant Run Rd, 75146 · (972) 227-7877
License 1726390 - Innovation Station Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
875 W Pleasant Run Rd, 75146 · (972) 227-7877
License 1726407 - Kid's University Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy
639 W Wintergreen Rd, 75134 · (972) 218-0808
License 864151 - Londons Kings and Queens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
625 W Pleasant Run Rd, 75146 · (972) 227-1118
License 1698547 - Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of LancasterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
1450 W Pleasant Run Rd Ste 122, 75146 · (214) 377-7103
License 1791191 - New Harmony AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
200 Rea Ave, 75146 · (972) 293-5590
License 1687946 - Shannons Lil AngelsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
630 W Pleasant Run Rd Ste 104, 75146 · (972) 275-0092
License 1522000 - Stepping Stones Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 54
727 W Pleasant Run Rd Ste 110, 75146 · (469) 733-7895
License 1832305 - The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
100 N Houston School Rd, 75146 · (972) 741-4485
License 1533149 - Zion Kidz Academy & Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy
1004 N Jefferson St, 75146 · (972) 218-9805
License 1404488
6 group child care homes in Lancaster
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Brave Hearts Child Care And Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (972) 522-8504
License 1719088 - Karen's Little Learners Child Care and Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (972) 218-8294
License 1037386 - Keisha's Kare AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (214) 531-1631
License 1720156 - Nana's Touch Home DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (972) 863-8213
License 1673788 - PCPMF Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (469) 468-6601
License 1797010 - TNT Family DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (469) 612-4559
License 995266
5 family child care homes in Lancaster
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Linda JacksonInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Lancaster · (817) 455-5778
License 1670195 - Monique HendersonToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Lancaster · (708) 657-5885
License 1840548 - Sherilyn RoblowInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (214) 642-0146
License 517502 - Shondra SnyderInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (214) 284-6320
License 914428 - Tanya Lynn LawrenceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lancaster · (469) 223-0768
License 1696472
2 school-age programs in Lancaster
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- KCE Champions LLC@ILTX-LancasterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
1900 Pleasant Run Rd, 75146 · (214) 543-7865
License 1657828 - Powerhouse CenterSchool · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
950 S I 35 E, 75146 · (469) 505-7550
License 879149
How can I get help paying for daycare in Lancaster?
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 23 of the 28 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.
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 Lancaster: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Lancaster, TX?
In Dallas County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $194 a week ($10,088 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $175 a week. A family child care home charged a median $172 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 Lancaster?
Texas's list shows 28 licensed or registered programs in Lancaster as of October 2026: 15 child care centers, 6 group child care homes, 5 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,743 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Lancaster?
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 23 of the Lancaster programs accept the subsidy. Lancaster also has 5 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, 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.