Daycare in Midlothian, TX
21 licensed or registered programs in Midlothian (Ellis County): 11 child care centers, 9 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,525 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 Ellis County
$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
11 child care centers in Midlothian
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Discovery Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 221 · Accepts subsidy
111 Roundabout Dr, 76065 · (972) 775-5600
License 868229 - Fire House Kids Christian Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 298 · Accepts subsidy
1014 N 9th St, 76065 · (469) 672-6470
License 1062306 - Fire House Kids, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 227 · Accepts subsidy
1591 S 9th St, 76065 · (469) 672-6839
License 1627150 - Growing in GraceInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 190
681 George Hopper Road, 76065 · (972) 937-1413
License 1699211 - Laura Jenkins Early Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
700 W Avenue H, 76065 · (469) 856-5950
License 1707904 - Our ChyldInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 118
114 S 14th St, 76065 · (214) 817-7466
License 1822054 - The Learning StationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
571 Kirk Rd, 76065 · (972) 723-9898
License 1444606 - The Pillars Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6451 Fm 663, 76065 · (972) 775-5688
License 1803055 - The Pillars Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 191 · Accepts subsidy
3140 N Walnut Grove Rd, 76065 · (972) 775-5855
License 1803152 - TreeHouse Christian Learning Center, IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 117 · Accepts subsidy
511 Bluebonnet Ln, 76065 · (972) 275-6646
License 1693100 - Walnut Grove AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 111
4451 Fm 1387, 76065 · (214) 949-5920
License 1806305
1 family child care home in Midlothian
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Mary Katherine BrownInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Midlothian · (972) 723-3761
License 700144
9 school-age programs in Midlothian
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Elevate After SchoolSchool · licensed for 60
681 Eastgate Rd, 76065 · (972) 754-1800
License 1771877 - YMCA @ Baxter ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55
1050 Park Place Blvd, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 879055-806 - YMCA @ Coleman MidlothianPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65
700 Hawkins Run, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 1754590 - YMCA @ JR IrvinPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100
600 S 5th St, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 1695429 - YMCA @ Longbranch ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
6631 Fm 1387, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 879062-806 - YMCA @ McClatchey ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
6631 Shiloh Rd, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 1635146 - YMCA @ Miller ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100
2800 Sudith Ln, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 908545-806 - YMCA @ Mt. Peak ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55
5201 Fm 663, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 879052-806 - YMCA @ Vitovsky ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
333 Church St, 76065 · (469) 902-9076
License 877944-806
How can I get help paying for daycare in Midlothian?
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 10 of the 21 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 Midlothian: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Midlothian, TX?
In Ellis 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 Midlothian?
Texas's list shows 21 licensed or registered programs in Midlothian as of October 2026: 11 child care centers, 9 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,525 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Midlothian?
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 10 of the Midlothian 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.