Daycare in Lockhart, TX
9 licensed or registered programs in Lockhart (Caldwell County): 8 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 498 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 Caldwell County
$202/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,504 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
8 child care centers in Lockhart
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A Small World Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35
727 N Blanco St, 78644 · (512) 376-5009
License 1827857 - Country Breeze Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35
1017 W San Antonio St Ste 102, 78644 · (979) 393-8642
License 1579836 - Discovering You CDCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
1030 South Guadalupe Street, 78644 · (512) 668-3049
License 1787001 - Grace Lutheran Preschool (KNS)Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 52
828 Fir Ln, 78644 · (512) 398-6488
License 64741 - Lil Lions Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
212 Cemetary St, 78644 · (512) 398-7784
License 982906 - Lockhart CDCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 50
1808 W San Antonio St, 78644 · (512) 398-7141
License 19727 - Lockhart ISD Cub House Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
610 San Jacinto St, 78644 · (512) 398-0128
License 1708911 - Lockhart Montessori SchoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 79
610 Westwood Rd, 78644 · (512) 398-5745
License 851053
1 group child care home in Lockhart
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Mama Ts SweetiesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Lockhart · (512) 668-4390
License 1758570
How can I get help paying for daycare in Lockhart?
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 3 of the 9 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 Lockhart: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Lockhart, TX?
In Caldwell 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 Lockhart?
Texas's list shows 9 licensed or registered programs in Lockhart as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 498 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Lockhart?
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 3 of the Lockhart 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.