Daycare in Palmview, TX
16 licensed or registered programs in Palmview (Hidalgo County): 16 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,070 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.
16 child care centers in Palmview
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Busy Bee Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
1818 W Loop 374 Ste 5, 78572 · (956) 519-0000
License 1681326 - Children?s Garden Daycare & Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
137 S Bentsen Palm Dr, 78572 · (956) 598-8878
License 1800234 - Childrens Imagination Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
1036 E Goodwin Rd, 78574 · (956) 205-2765
License 1789478 - Finger Prints Learning Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 23 · Accepts subsidy
901 W Veterans Blvd, 78572 · (956) 519-9722
License 1595657 - Gingerbread House AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
1612 W Loop 374, 78572 · (956) 452-4090
License 1718766 - Gingerbread House Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
1001 E Veterans Blvd, 78572 · (956) 205-0335
License 1689711 - Imagination Express Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy
504 Palmview Commercial Dr, 78574 · (956) 581-1956
License 963026 - Kids Joy Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy
1250 N Fm 492 Ste 5, 78574 · (956) 598-7330
License 1730742 - Kids Time Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
804 W Loop 374, 78572 · (956) 519-1010
License 1732415 - Lily's Little Kids Day Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
953 W Palma Vista Dr, 78572 · (956) 585-3911
License 1618967 - Little Texans Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
1118 W Palma Vista Dr, 78572 · (956) 600-8179
License 1716555 - Over The Moon Learning Institute, LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
7602 W Interstate Highway 2 Ste a, 78572 · (956) 205-2869
License 1664053 - Palmview AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100
1953 E Goodwin Rd, 78574 · (956) 581-6362
License 522336 - Palmview Head Start AcademyPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153
618 N Breyfogle Rd, 78572 · (956) 583-4435
License 810067-5371 - Small Hands Big Hopes AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
611 Showers Rd, 78572 · (956) 599-9790
License 1703313 - Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
1337 E Palma Vista Dr Ste C, 78572 · (956) 205-2500
License 1792591
How can I get help paying for daycare in Palmview?
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 14 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 Palmview: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Palmview, 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 Palmview?
Texas's list shows 16 licensed or registered programs in Palmview as of October 2026: 16 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,070 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Palmview?
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 14 of the Palmview 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.