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Daycare in McKinney, TX

123 licensed or registered programs in McKinney (Collin County): 68 child care centers, 23 group child care homes, 18 family child care homes and 14 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 14,644 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Collin County (2022 prices), $167 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 Collin County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$191$167
Toddler$176$158
Preschool$170$156

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

68 child care centers in McKinney

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

ZIP 75069 · 8

ZIP 75070 · 24

  • Amazing Prep AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96

    3121 Hudson Xing Ste a, 75070 · (214) 310-9768

    License 1811990
  • Big Blue Marble Academy McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 311

    6363 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (469) 714-0449

    License 1809256
  • Childcare Network #265Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238

    4095 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (469) 301-1637

    License 1830174
  • Childrens Lighthouse of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 240 · Accepts subsidy

    7900 Stacy Rd, 75070 · (214) 842-8281

    License 1673087
  • Creme School of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 691

    5151 S Custer Rd, 75070 · (214) 592-0118

    License 1776696
  • Foundation Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 139

    4901 Arroyo Trl, 75070 · (972) 562-5200

    License 1833627
  • Happy Flower Montessori McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 184 · Accepts subsidy

    3801 Alma Rd, 75070 · (214) 592-0885

    License 1793100
  • Heartland Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216

    6150 McKinney Ranch Pkwy, 75070 · (214) 592-0785

    License 1570719
  • Illuminate MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    7508 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (972) 427-4018

    License 1818385
  • Kids R Kids 14 TXInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 290 · Accepts subsidy

    2910 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (972) 540-1600

    License 881785
  • McKinney AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    513 N Central Expy, 75070 · (972) 562-8302

    License 1578691
  • McKinney Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 48

    500 Dowell St, 75070 · (469) 302-2400

    License 1020606
  • MISD infant and Toddler CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 75

    6998 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (469) 302-7116

    License 1364106
  • MISD Reuben Johnson PreschoolPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 68

    3400 Ash Ln, 75070 · (469) 302-6516

    License 1820074
  • Primrose School of EldoradoInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 197

    3999 Eldorado Pkwy, 75070 · (972) 529-2091

    License 834314
  • Shining Stars MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100

    5450 Collin McKinney Pkwy, 75070 · (469) 410-7600

    License 1722992
  • Stacy Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy

    5400 Stacy Rd, 75070 · (469) 919-0006

    License 1751826
  • The Academy at Craig RanchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 300

    6101 Stacy Rd, 75070 · (972) 363-0202

    License 1674209
  • The Academy at Life FellowshipInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200

    6400 Henneman Way, 75070 · (469) 905-1442

    License 1830241
  • The Childrens PalaceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49

    3300 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 600, 75070 · (972) 800-9715

    License 1819380
  • The Goddard School of McKinney at CRInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 199

    3952 South Ridge Road, 75070 · (469) 952-3300

    License 1841542
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188 · Accepts subsidy

    4501 S Ridge Rd, 75070 · (214) 592-0210

    License 1544226
  • Wonderland Montessori of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 176

    3132 Hudson Crossing, 75070 · (972) 540-1516

    License 1839871
  • XplorInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy

    3153 S Stonebridge Dr, 75070 · (214) 491-1680

    License 1627527

ZIP 75071 · 25

  • Applebee MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 218 · Accepts subsidy

    1770 N Stonebridge Dr, 75071 · (469) 842-7300

    License 1699247
  • Castle Montessori of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 177

    6151 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (972) 529-1222

    License 1775641
  • Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity FallsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 248

    1100 Olympic Xing, 75071 · (469) 278-7717

    License 1784847
  • Gabriels Little Angels PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100

    110 Saint Gabriel Way, 75071 · (469) 408-1936

    License 1521205
  • Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 226 · Accepts subsidy

    1801 N Ridge Rd, 75071 · (214) 892-2222

    License 1694698
  • Heritage Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 397 · Accepts subsidy

    200 N Jordan Rd, 75071 · (972) 548-2757

    License 305086
  • Ivy Kids of CoitInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 340 · Accepts subsidy

    300 N. Coit Rd, 75071 · (469) 481-2298

    License 1709367
  • Ivy Vine PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy

    7701 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (214) 317-1470

    License 1695432
  • Kiddie Academy of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 165

    6300 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (469) 712-4142

    License 1829010
  • Kiddie Academy of Trinity FallsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 225

    210 Somerville Dr, 75071 · (945) 234-7992

    License 1819599
  • Learning Tree MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    2951 Taylor Burk Dr, 75071 · (469) 727-6440

    License 1790971
  • Little Gems MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 165

    1721 Community Ave, 75071 · (469) 881-3425

    License 1678073
  • MISD Preschool at MBHSToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 51

    600 N Lake Forest Dr, 75071 · (469) 302-3588

    License 901192
  • MISD Preschool at MNHSToddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 34

    2550 Wilmeth Rd, 75071 · (469) 302-4523

    License 830576
  • Our Savior Lutheran ChurchToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 300

    2708 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (972) 562-9944

    License 509440
  • Pointe AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 218 · Accepts subsidy

    3201 N Central Expy, 75071 · (214) 945-7997

    License 1784926
  • Primrose School of Stone BrookeInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 213

    5651 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (972) 529-6863

    License 1788779
  • Spanish Schoolhouse McKinneyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 135

    2421 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (214) 504-9444

    License 1037286
  • Sprouts PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150

    5733 N Custer Rd, 75071 · (972) 529-2945

    License 1676825
  • Stonebridge AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy

    1921 Grassmere Ln, 75071 · (972) 540-5760

    License 1795299
  • The Goddard School of McKinney Honey CreekInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy

    7300 Steiger Trail, 75071 · (469) 215-2121

    License 1740286
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 195

    1460 N Hardin Blvd, 75071 · (214) 491-4253

    License 1830419
  • The Prep School of McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 243

    5317 W University Dr, 75071 · (469) 215-7737

    License 1799558
  • Tiny Tots AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 57

    5573 Fm 1461, 75071 · (214) 733-6272

    License 1803222
  • Top of the World PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 258 · Accepts subsidy

    2705 Virginia Pkwy, 75071 · (972) 529-1466

    License 1368826

ZIP 75072 · 11

  • Adventure Kids PlaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 88

    2950 Craig Dr Ste 100, 75072 · (214) 491-4088

    License 1603258
  • Crosspoint ClubhouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140

    2101 S Stonebridge Dr, 75072 · (972) 562-2210

    License 819703
  • Early Wood MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76

    10101 Westridge Boulevard #102, 75072 · (972) 346-7079

    License 1841743
  • Everbrook AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 243

    2854 Orchid Dr, 75072 · (469) 905-3880

    License 1751394
  • Kids R Kids Learning Academy of West McKinneyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 340 · Accepts subsidy

    9070 Westridge, 75072 · (972) 346-3000

    License 1692985
  • Kids USA Montessori FriscoInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 205 · Accepts subsidy

    9421 Westridge, 75072 · (940) 279-5748

    License 1729974
  • MISD Eddins PreschoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68

    311 Peregrine Dr, 75072 · (469) 302-6616

    License 1820097
  • MISD Wolford PreschoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 151

    6951 Berkshire Rd, 75072 · (469) 302-2304

    License 1820086
  • Promiseland PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 220

    2801 Orchid Dr, 75072 · (972) 547-7000

    License 851961
  • Sunshine Kids PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 210

    1800 South Stonebridge Drive, 75072 · (214) 726-0578

    License 840543
  • The Pillars Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 222

    1570 S Independence Pkwy, 75072 · (469) 712-6720

    License 1808917

23 group child care homes in McKinney

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

18 family child care homes in McKinney

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

14 school-age programs in McKinney

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in McKinney?

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 37 of the 123 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 McKinney: common questions

How much does daycare cost in McKinney, TX?

In Collin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $191 a week ($9,932 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $170 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 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 McKinney?

Texas's list shows 123 licensed or registered programs in McKinney as of October 2026: 68 child care centers, 23 group child care homes, 18 family child care homes and 14 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 14,644 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in McKinney?

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 37 of the McKinney 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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