Daycare in Orange, TX
16 licensed or registered programs in Orange (Orange County): 12 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,669 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 Orange County
$135/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,020 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $135 | $124 |
| Toddler | $128 | $119 |
| Preschool | $125 | $118 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
12 child care centers in Orange
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Anchor Educational CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
909 12th St, 77630 · (409) 656-9144
License 1708164 - Apple Tree Child Enrichment CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102
9983 Fm 105, 77630 · (409) 735-6226
License 1547445 - Baby Bobcats CDCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150
8000 E Ashford Park, 77630 · (409) 757-8280
License 1797592 - Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
20144 Fm 1130, 77632 · (409) 745-9505
License 1579486 - Circle K Kiddie Ranch, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
16944 Highway 62 S, 77630 · (409) 330-4650
License 1679627 - Community Church Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 273
3400 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, 77632 · (409) 330-4734
License 135619 - Donnas New Begininz AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
3807 Meeks Dr, 77632 · (409) 883-0667
License 1537986 - Lighthouse Academy Inc.Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
19400 Highway 62 S, 77630 · (409) 738-3696
License 1659112 - Little Flock Christian DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 178 · Accepts subsidy
8257 Highway 87 N, 77632 · (409) 883-2484
License 551400 - Mama Jackie's Tater TotsToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75
7841 Highway 87 N, 77632 · (409) 670-2785
License 1816581 - Panthers DenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
5970 White Oak Rd, 77632 · (409) 745-5998
License 838544 - Presbyterian Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65
412 9th St, 77630 · (409) 883-4116
License 59937
2 family child care homes in Orange
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Artimese LindseyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 7
Orange · (409) 454-4645
License 817369 - Tabatha HubertInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Orange · (409) 670-4010
License 1637098
2 school-age programs in Orange
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- North Orange Baptist Church YMCASchool · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
4775 16th St, 77632 · (409) 962-6644
License 1671098-11011 - Orangefield ElementarySchool · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
10288 Fm 105, 77630 · (409) 962-6644
License 1781058
How can I get help paying for daycare in Orange?
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 9 of the 16 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 Orange: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Orange, TX?
In Orange County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $135 a week ($7,020 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $125 a week. A family child care home charged a median $124 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 Orange?
Texas's list shows 16 licensed or registered programs in Orange as of October 2026: 12 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,669 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Orange?
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 9 of the Orange 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.