Daycare in Mercedes, TX
13 licensed or registered programs in Mercedes (Hidalgo County): 11 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 809 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 Hidalgo County
$144/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,488 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $144 | $131 |
| Toddler | $136 | $126 |
| Preschool | $133 | $124 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
11 child care centers in Mercedes
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- City Kids Learning Academy #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 146 · Accepts subsidy
1100 West Expressway 83, 78570 · (956) 294-1203
License 1794092 - Creative Kidz Day Care Center IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy
1200 S Rio Rico Rd, 78570 · (956) 514-2555
License 822717 - Easy Learning PreschoolersInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
101 N Virginia Ave, 78570 · (956) 294-5055
License 1667637 - Easy Learning Preschoolers 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
502 S Texas Ave, 78570 · (956) 294-5030
License 1749256 - Elly's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
50 N Vermont Ave, 78570 · (956) 294-1201
License 1794148 - Kidcellence Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
801 W 2nd St, 78570 · (956) 294-1145
License 1791641 - Mercedes Head StartPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 182
950 W 6th St, 78570 · (956) 825-5132
License 1672907-5371 - Tiny Steps Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 22 · Accepts subsidy
121 S Georgia Ave, 78570 · (956) 684-5314
License 1728893 - Tiny Tots Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
636 W 3rd St, 78570 · (956) 903-0300
License 1726229 - UMOS MSHS Mercedes CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60
124 N Vermont Ave, 78570 · (956) 420-4125
License 1716287-14451 - Valley Oak Tree No.1Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy
841 S Texas Ave, 78570 · (956) 565-6409
License 195588
1 group child care home in Mercedes
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Raquel Hinojosa DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Mercedes · (956) 392-3160
License 1784784
1 family child care home in Mercedes
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Claudia Marisol GutierrezInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Mercedes · (956) 256-3674
License 1507030
How can I get help paying for daycare in Mercedes?
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 11 of the 13 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 Mercedes: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Mercedes, TX?
In Hidalgo County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $144 a week ($7,488 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $133 a week. A family child care home charged a median $131 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 Mercedes?
Texas's list shows 13 licensed or registered programs in Mercedes as of October 2026: 11 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 809 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Mercedes?
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 11 of the Mercedes 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.