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Daycare in Leander, TX

85 licensed or registered programs in Leander (Williamson County): 29 child care centers, 24 group child care homes, 17 family child care homes and 15 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 7,077 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $202 a week in Williamson County (2022 prices), $181 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 Williamson County

$202/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,504 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$202$181
Toddler$189$172
Preschool$183$170

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

29 child care centers in Leander

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Abacus School of AustinInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 259

    1720 S Bagdad Rd, 78641 · (512) 806-7788

    License 1579485
  • Building Kidz of LeanderInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 164

    2629 Palmera Ridge Blvd Ste 301, 78641 · (971) 340-0669

    License 1822207
  • Celebree School of Leander at BrysonInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 231

    11240 North Us Highway 183, 78641 · (737) 600-1099

    License 1836982
  • Celebree School of Leander at Crystal FallsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 209

    1852 Crystal Falls Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 616-0101

    License 1829303
  • Champion Kids Day OutInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy

    805 Crystal Falls Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 337-5083

    License 1711821
  • Childrens GardenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 57

    2100 S Bagdad Rd, 78641 · (512) 528-8031

    License 844259
  • Colibri Bilingual Child AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy

    3500 County Road 175, 78641 · (512) 571-7183

    License 1697710
  • Creative World SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 244 · Accepts subsidy

    10840 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 337-6080

    License 1710026
  • Good Earth Farm SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67

    10820 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 350-9639

    License 1826169
  • Good News PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55

    1610 E New Hope Dr, 78641 · (512) 535-8090

    License 1544108
  • Journey Bible Fellowship Mothers Day OutToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 80

    3429 Journey Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 259-2380

    License 1655024
  • Kids Day OutInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 160

    1393 E Woodview Dr, 78641 · (737) 236-4886

    License 1709310
  • La Mere AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 209

    16600 Ronald W Reagan Blvd, 78641 · (512) 355-1110

    License 1702806
  • Leander Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 103

    396 Municipal Dr, 78641 · (512) 570-0480

    License 418857-1407
  • Leander KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 179

    441 W Broade St, 78641 · (512) 547-5322

    License 1825656
  • Little Lotus PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56

    1607 High Chaparral Dr, 78641 · (512) 907-0789

    License 1825579
  • Montessori Kids UniverseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 149

    10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, 78641 · (737) 304-6001

    License 1745726
  • Prep N Play AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy

    1901 S Highway 183 Ste D, 78641 · (512) 337-7364

    License 1647774
  • Primrose School of Crystal FallsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 241

    1781 Osage Dr, 78641 · (512) 259-6900

    License 1829003
  • STEM Bright BeginningsToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 146

    508 Municipal Drive, 78641 · (512) 308-6335

    License 1840185
  • Stepping Stone School XInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 278

    225 Block House Dr, 78641 · (512) 259-3459

    License 1823044
  • Texas Academy of GymnasticsPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78

    2041 S Highway 183, 78641 · (512) 986-5815

    License 1698363
  • The Goddard School of LeanderInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 194

    1730 Union Street, 78641 · (512) 528-1918

    License 1839577
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 187 · Accepts subsidy

    248 W Metro Dr, 78641 · (512) 690-9588

    License 1710195
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 189 · Accepts subsidy

    15121 Ronald W Reagan Blvd Bldg 6, 78641 · (512) 325-3752

    License 1789043
  • The PREP School of Crystal FallsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 272

    3361 North Lakeline Boulevard, 78641 · (512) 240-7737

    License 1822417
  • The Prep School of Journey ParkwayInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 266

    3421 Journey Pkwy, 78641 · (512) 546-7737

    License 1711101
  • Trillium MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98

    1699 Us-183n, 78641 · (512) 296-1136

    License 1839164
  • Young Minds Montessori PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96

    2400 S Bagdad Rd, 78641 · (512) 738-1748

    License 1677382

24 group child care homes in Leander

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

17 family child care homes in Leander

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

15 school-age programs in Leander

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Leander?

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 20 of the 85 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 Leander: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Leander, TX?

In Williamson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $202 a week ($10,504 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $183 a week. A family child care home charged a median $181 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 Leander?

Texas's list shows 85 licensed or registered programs in Leander as of October 2026: 29 child care centers, 24 group child care homes, 17 family child care homes and 15 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 7,077 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Leander?

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 20 of the Leander 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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