Daycare in Palestine, TX
9 licensed or registered programs in Palestine (Anderson County): 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,225 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 Anderson County
$124/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,448 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $124 | $114 |
| Toddler | $118 | $110 |
| Preschool | $115 | $108 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
9 child care centers in Palestine
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Candy Cane Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136
4013 W Oak St, 75801 · (903) 723-8822
License 1736123 - Egg-ceptional Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
2020 Martin Luther King Blvd, 75803 · (903) 480-0132
License 1783037 - Evangelistic Temple Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy
3011 N Loop 256, 75803 · (903) 729-5437
License 1559507 - First Methodist Church PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75
422 S Magnolia St, 75801 · (903) 729-2710
License 905924 - Palestine YMCA Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 220
5500 N Loop 256, 75801 · (903) 729-3139
License 542022 - PISD Employee Daycare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
1918 E Murchison St, 75801 · (903) 731-8000
License 1694748 - Southside Baptist CCCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136
1500 Crockett Rd, 75801 · (903) 729-1280
License 22833 - Washington Early Childhood CenterPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 238
1020 W Hamlett St, 75803 · (903) 731-8030
License 1833787 - Westwood ISD Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
1701 W Point Tap Rd, 75803 · (903) 723-9325
License 1784241
How can I get help paying for daycare in Palestine?
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 4 of the 9 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 Palestine: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Palestine, TX?
In Anderson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $124 a week ($6,448 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $115 a week. A family child care home charged a median $114 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 Palestine?
Texas's list shows 9 licensed or registered programs in Palestine as of October 2026: 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,225 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Palestine?
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 4 of the Palestine 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.