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Daycare in Mesquite, TX

64 licensed or registered programs in Mesquite (Dallas County): 29 child care centers, 14 group child care homes, 13 family child care homes and 8 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 5,289 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $194 a week in Dallas County (2022 prices), $172 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 Dallas County

$194/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,088 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

29 child care centers in Mesquite

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Achievers of Excellence Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy

    1040 N Belt Line Rd, 75149 · (469) 248-2884

    License 1597020
  • Appleseed AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy

    4346 N Galloway Ave, 75150 · (972) 681-3900

    License 1660718
  • ChildCareGroup at Eastfield CollegeInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 187

    3737 Motley Dr Bldg K, 75150 · (972) 860-7193

    License 1700860
  • Children's Safari Private SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 277 · Accepts subsidy

    3550 Clay Mathis Rd, 75181 · (972) 430-4141

    License 1796774
  • Childrens Palace Preparatory SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 214 · Accepts subsidy

    603 S Bryan Belt Line Rd, 75149 · (972) 222-7808

    License 1794918
  • Childtime CTR 1212Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy

    4111 N Galloway Ave, 75150 · (972) 279-4779

    License 520653-1130
  • Circle Creek Early Care and EducationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 255 · Accepts subsidy

    2544 Clay Mathis Rd, 75181 · (972) 288-3381

    License 1704278
  • Cornerstone LCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy

    5929 Northwest Dr, 75150 · (972) 270-2660

    License 861971
  • Discovery SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy

    4805 Gus Thomasson Rd, 75150 · (972) 279-1202

    License 1693120
  • Eastridge Park Christian SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    2701 N Town East Blvd, 75150 · (972) 681-5624

    License 516931
  • Family Cathedral of Praise 2Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 59

    790 Windbell Cir, 75149 · (972) 329-1660

    License 514132
  • Frog Academy of Creek CrossingInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy

    2850 Eastglen Blvd, 75181 · (214) 335-5308

    License 1729598
  • Handprints AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    606 Pioneer Rd, 75149 · (972) 285-6683

    License 1159306
  • It's Now Daycare LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    2030 N Belt Line Rd Ste 190, 75150 · (214) 462-8349

    License 1817915
  • Jerry R. Junkins Head Start CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 210

    650 Lee St, 75149 · (214) 643-6345

    License 837222
  • Kelley's Daycare LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    3501 Gus Thomasson Rd Ste 11, 75150 · (214) 964-0587

    License 1825316
  • Kids Discovery Academy Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy

    933 Barnes Bridge Rd, 75150 · (972) 698-9338

    License 880021
  • La Petite Academy TXMC 0904Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy

    910 Clay Mathis Rd, 75181 · (972) 222-0970

    License 310158-684
  • Legacy Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 221 · Accepts subsidy

    2201 Eastglen Blvd, 75181 · (972) 222-8755

    License 1434646
  • Lighthouse Learning Academy LLC - MesquiteInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 129

    1515 East Kearney Street Ste 402, 75149 · (972) 472-8991

    License 1840023
  • Lil Rascals Learning Center 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy

    2138 Motley Dr, 75150 · (972) 279-1500

    License 1755154
  • Lil Rascals Learning Center IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy

    2424 Baker Dr, 75150 · (972) 681-2177

    License 810893
  • Little Einsteins STEM CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    2115 Tradewind Dr, 75150 · (214) 484-5246

    License 1791215
  • Meadow Oaks Academy Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 454 · Accepts subsidy

    1412 S Belt Line Rd, 75149 · (972) 285-6895

    License 908748
  • Small Miracles Academy-Mesquite CampusInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    2301 Mesquite Valley Rd, 75149 · (972) 222-9400

    License 1627276
  • St Pius X Early Care and Education CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 178 · Accepts subsidy

    1620 Oates Dr, 75150 · (972) 279-3232

    License 1582076
  • Stepping Stones DFW, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    1460 Eastglen Blvd, 75149 · (214) 388-1555

    License 1785297
  • The Preferred PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    1615 Oates Dr, 75150 · (972) 685-5218

    License 1716279
  • Town East Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy

    2201 Gus Thomasson Rd Ste Cde, 75150 · (972) 279-0770

    License 1550807

14 group child care homes in Mesquite

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

13 family child care homes in Mesquite

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

8 school-age programs in Mesquite

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Mesquite?

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 35 of the 64 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 Mesquite: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite?

Texas's list shows 64 licensed or registered programs in Mesquite as of October 2026: 29 child care centers, 14 group child care homes, 13 family child care homes and 8 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 5,289 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Mesquite?

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 35 of the Mesquite 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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