Daycare in Mission, TX
74 licensed or registered programs in Mission (Hidalgo County): 68 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 5,167 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.
68 child care centers in Mission
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 78572 · 41
- A+ Appletree AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
619 E 9th St, 78572 · (956) 580-8998
License 1648965 - Alphabetz Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
239 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 598-6907
License 1673819 - Bright Horizons Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
2116 W Griffin Prkwy Ste a, 78572 · (956) 598-5504
License 1776177 - Carrusel Daycare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
423 N Conway Ave, 78572 · (956) 585-3247
License 1789871 - Castro Head Start AcademyPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 88
200 S Mayberry Rd, 78572 · (956) 323-6950
License 1837480 - Colegio Bilingue TrinidadInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
1605 E Expressway 83 Ste a, 78572 · (956) 257-4312
License 1599459 - Cozy Place LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47
901 Travis Street Ste 11, 78572 · (956) 584-0573
License 1838948 - Creative Play Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
601 Doherty Ave, 78572 · (956) 598-8585
License 1782746 - Estrellita Seton Child CarePre-Kindergarten · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
706 N Los Ebanos Rd, 78572 · (956) 616-9359
License 1797925 - Fisher Kids CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
742 S Bentsen Palm Dr, 78572 · (956) 432-2346
License 1791612 - Frobel Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136
1309 East Griffin Parkway, 78572 · (956) 598-6780
License 1839756 - Gingerbread House Learning Center Montessori LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
1723 W Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 202-0428
License 1670263 - Innovative Child Development Center-E GriffinInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
1806 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 800-4957
License 1723734 - Instituto Bilingue Montessori San JoseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 185 · Accepts subsidy
2519 Victoria Ave, 78572 · (956) 664-1655
License 1550889 - Instituto Mexico En Texas, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 185
3707 Plantation Grove Blvd #1, 78572 · (956) 424-7282
License 1671292 - Kiddie AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119
1814 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 271-4807
License 1644124 - Kids Rock Learning Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
2700 W Expressway 83, 78572 · (956) 584-7625
License 1601438 - Kidz Crusade Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy
2421-C Brock St Ste 18, 78572 · (956) 584-7474
License 1678752 - Las Palmas Montessori Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
714 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 581-9395
License 1708681 - Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140
302 S Bryan Rd, 78572 · (956) 585-4344
License 1061026 - Learning Steps Daycare & Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
608 S Abram Rd, 78572 · (956) 271-4181
License 1803219 - Little Box Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46
1201 Doherty Avenue, 78572 · (956) 581-0776
License 1838664 - Little Eagles Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
501 W Tom Landry St Ste 2, 78572 · (956) 598-7273
License 1718098 - Little Explorers Education CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
1242 E Business Highway 83 Ste 3, 78572 · (956) 205-2021
License 1790783 - Little Scholars Educational Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
2404 Brock St Ste 5, 78572 · (956) 599-9140
License 1786223 - Masterpiece Christian AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 77
1819 Perkins Ave, 78572 · (956) 598-8241
License 1698022 - Maya's RGV Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35
1209 Doherty Avenue, 78572 · (956) 583-8980
License 1838658 - Mickey's Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
923 N Saint Marie St, 78572 · (956) 584-2100
License 1575437 - Mini University Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
909 W Business Highway 83, 78572 · (956) 205-2133
License 1811038 - Mission Early Head Start AcademyInfant, Toddler · licensed for 111
1105 E 8th St, 78572 · (956) 581-3635
License 416341-5371 - Once Upon a Child Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
208 E Loop 374, 78572 · (956) 240-1285
License 905988 - RGV Learning InstituteInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 39 · Accepts subsidy
1721 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 271-4497
License 1795095 - Saabant Learning Institute LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30
211 S Mayberry Rd, 78572 · (956) 205-2282
License 1825220 - Sharyland lil Institute, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76
1640 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 424-1299
License 1816574 - Shine Bright Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
1104 E Kika De LA Garza St, 78572 · (956) 890-6636
License 1792537 - Sonlight DayschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
1500 W Griffin Pkwy Ste ABC, 78572 · (956) 580-9955
License 1714983 - Stepping StonesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 25
1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste a, 78572 · (956) 424-9700
License 1555531 - The Children's Academy of the RGV.,LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 42
1820 Perkins Ave, 78572 · (956) 468-1679
License 1837206 - The Little Club Development Center Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 350 · Accepts subsidy
1605 W Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 585-2097
License 1627546 - Totally Kids Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
2211 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 · (956) 205-2207
License 1707959 - We Care Family Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
311 W. Leo Najo, 78572 · (956) 424-6310
License 1690633
ZIP 78573 · 11
- Busy Bees Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
1701 W Mile 3 Rd, 78573 · (956) 656-9256
License 1790716 - Einstein's Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy
2116 Oleander Dr, 78573 · (956) 458-1902
License 1496184 - His Little Ones Preschool & Daycare,LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
11435 N Bryan Rd, 78573 · (956) 708-3042
License 1724544 - Inspired Learning Education CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
4510 N Inspiration Rd, 78573 · (956) 735-3431
License 1797615 - Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
1909 W Mile 3 Rd Ste 100-300, 78573 · (956) 997-0552
License 1692028 - Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
11037 W Mile 7 Rd, 78573 · (956) 580-1030
License 1273286 - Palmvalley Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41
3301 N Taylor Rd, 78573 · (956) 566-3136
License 1837759 - Salinas Elementary Head Start CampusPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 90
10820 N Conway Ave, 78573 · (956) 323-7469
License 1772977 - Sunrise Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
2015 W Mile 3 Rd Ste 1, 78573 · (956) 580-9649
License 1633103 - The Fun of Learning Montessori CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45
11958 N Shary Rd, 78573 · (956) 867-2428
License 837649 - The Little Club 2 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
3401 N Mayberry Rd, 78573 · (956) 607-1549
License 1801444
ZIP 78574 · 16
- ABC Little Learners Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
7830 W Mile 7 Rd, 78574 · (956) 424-6525
License 1763697 - Dreamland Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 52
300 E Mile 2 Rd, 78574 · (956) 400-1197
License 1817399 - Giggles and Scribbles Day Care and Learning Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
716 Rachel Dr, 78574 · (956) 519-5222
License 1468786 - Honey's Little Bee's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
2900 W 45th St Ste D&e, 78574 · (956) 424-0889
License 1356027 - Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31
2313 Citrus Ln, 78574 · (956) 993-4650
License 1826518 - Kid's Cottage Child Development Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49
2310 N Holland Ave, 78574 · (956) 205-2026
License 1811063 - Little Explores Academy and DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
5711 N LA Homa Rd, 78574 · (956) 598-5027
License 1698360 - Little Lobos DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
5504 N LA Homa Rd Ste F, 78574 · (956) 599-9096
License 1731216 - Little Lobos Daycare #2 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy
3700 W Mile 5 Rd, 78574 · (956) 599-9007
License 1788312 - Little Oaks Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
121 E Mile 2 Rd, 78574 · (956) 271-4310
License 1793576 - Little Scholars Daycare LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48 · Accepts subsidy
8114 North LA Homa Rd Suite 1, 78574 · (956) 271-4890
License 1771416 - Monarch Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53
2913 N Moorefield Rd, 78574 · (956) 271-4146
License 1832442 - Super Star Kids Learning Center L.L.C.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy
7329 N Doffing Rd, 78574 · (956) 424-7692
License 1507756 - The Edutainment Zone 4 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
3009 N Conway Ave Ste 6, 78574 · (956) 713-1354
License 1787678 - UMOS MSHS Palmview CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 214
4900 W Mile 3 Rd, 78574 · (956) 420-4112
License 1716320-14451 - Valemis Bilingual Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
3117 N Inspiration Rd Ste a and B, 78574 · (956) 360-9208
License 1798517
3 group child care homes in Mission
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Handprints PlayschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Mission · (956) 240-5123
License 416056 - Little Foot DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Mission · (956) 432-3904
License 531639 - Noly Learning AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Mission · (956) 890-6540
License 1561841
3 family child care homes in Mission
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Maria RiosInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Mission · (956) 583-0274
License 535459 - Martha Alicia GarciaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Mission · (956) 905-0430
License 1669478 - Susana MartinezInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Mission · (956) 458-9019
License 812884
How can I get help paying for daycare in Mission?
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 46 of the 74 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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 Mission: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Mission, 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 Mission?
Texas's list shows 74 licensed or registered programs in Mission as of October 2026: 68 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 3 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 5,167 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Mission?
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 46 of the Mission programs accept the subsidy. Mission also has 3 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
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.