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Daycare in New Braunfels, TX

54 licensed or registered programs in New Braunfels (Comal County): 28 child care centers, 10 school-age programs, 8 group child care homes and 8 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 4,881 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $171 a week in Comal County (2022 prices), $154 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 Comal County

$171/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,892 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$171$154
Toddler$160$148
Preschool$156$146

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

28 child care centers in New Braunfels

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • A Bright Beginning Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy

    1278 Hillcrest Dr, 78130 · (830) 609-9151

    License 1800428
  • A Creative Learning CtrInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy

    311 Fm 306 Bldg 2, 78130 · (830) 626-8440

    License 1699280
  • Blue Bird Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy

    1365 W County Line Rd, 78130 · (830) 387-5096

    License 1511705
  • Brilliant Starts Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 145

    2101 Fm 1101, 78130 · (830) 708-2752

    License 1349966
  • Cactus Grove Learning CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 17

    177 E Faust St, 78130 · (210) 380-1124

    License 1820559
  • Children's LighthouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 195

    726 Barbarosa Rd, 78130 · (830) 376-0706

    License 1832069
  • Clear Springs AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95

    155 Avery Pkwy, 78130 · (830) 358-7000

    License 1713158
  • Crossroads Church and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 117 · Accepts subsidy

    1895 S Walnut Ave, 78130 · (830) 626-8614

    License 1672001
  • First Protestant SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 251

    205 S Castell Ave, 78130 · (830) 606-4110

    License 1690392
  • FUMC Day School, Kindergarten and MDOInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 110

    572 W San Antonio St, 78130 · (830) 608-1724

    License 61801
  • Gruene Tree Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 135

    2629 Common St, 78130 · (830) 625-7200

    License 1496406
  • Kiddie Academy of New BraunfelsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy

    672 S Kowald Ln, 78130 · (830) 420-6300

    License 1739371
  • Kids 'R' Kids Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 235 · Accepts subsidy

    2230 Independence Dr, 78132 · (830) 856-2727

    License 1699557
  • Kids Day OutToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80

    373 Howard St, 78130 · (830) 629-2286

    License 539059
  • Learning Their WayPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51

    1001 Mission Dr, 78130 · (830) 358-7718

    License 1715684
  • Little Einsteins, L.L.C.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy

    2797 S Ih 35, 78130 · (830) 620-5453

    License 826632
  • Lolli's Daycare and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 83

    984 W San Antonio St, 78130 · (830) 837-5277

    License 1763530
  • New Braunfels AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 83

    2065 S Walnut Ave, 78130 · (830) 221-7434

    License 1737303
  • New Braunfels Head Start CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 45

    1023 W Bridge St, 78130 · (830) 294-0142

    License 1725218
  • The Children's Courtyard, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 187 · Accepts subsidy

    1429 S Walnut Ave, 78130 · (830) 608-9588

    License 1692423-810
  • The Children's Courtyard, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 229 · Accepts subsidy

    241 Hunters Vlg, 78132 · (830) 625-4404

    License 1692438-810
  • The Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 257 · Accepts subsidy

    582 Geneva St, 78132 · (830) 420-6700

    License 1733836
  • The Morgan Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy

    1215 Ervenberg Ave, 78130 · (830) 627-9222

    License 1158626
  • The Pillars Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 206 · Accepts subsidy

    2144 Gabriels Pl, 78130 · (830) 310-0017

    License 1803221
  • Through A Child's EyesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 185

    2047 Common St, 78130 · (830) 620-5998

    License 1520869
  • Tinker Haus Early Learning DepotInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107

    961 W County Line Rd, 78130 · (830) 312-7155

    License 1786382
  • Triple L Ranch Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 307

    737 W County Line Rd, 78130 · (830) 620-0254

    License 847014
  • YLC Forever LLC DBA Little Adventures PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34

    134 Meadow Crest, 78130 · (903) 631-9693

    License 1841748

8 group child care homes in New Braunfels

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

8 family child care homes in New Braunfels

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

10 school-age programs in New Braunfels

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in New Braunfels?

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 19 of the 54 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 New Braunfels: common questions

How much does daycare cost in New Braunfels, TX?

In Comal County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $171 a week ($8,892 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $156 a week. A family child care home charged a median $154 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 New Braunfels?

Texas's list shows 54 licensed or registered programs in New Braunfels as of October 2026: 28 child care centers, 10 school-age programs, 8 group child care homes and 8 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 4,881 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in New Braunfels?

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 19 of the New Braunfels 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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