Daycare in Paris, TX
17 licensed or registered programs in Paris (Lamar County): 11 child care centers, 3 group child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,517 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 Lamar County
$121/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,292 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $121 | $111 |
| Toddler | $114 | $106 |
| Preschool | $112 | $105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
11 child care centers in Paris
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bluebonnet Montessori of ParisToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 49
407 1st St SW, 75460 · (903) 505-2071
License 1752135 - Buttons and BowsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105 · Accepts subsidy
681 7th St SW, 75460 · (903) 739-9660
License 556532 - Calvary KidcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy
3105 Lamar Ave, 75460 · (903) 784-3477
License 1664679 - Central Presbyterian Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60
309 S Church St, 75460 · (430) 228-9445
License 64863 - Episcopal Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102
260 S Church St, 75460 · (903) 737-9800
License 851909 - Little Ark Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100
322 Lamar Ave, 75460 · (903) 739-9901
License 551319 - Little RascalsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
2240 Clarksville St, 75460 · (903) 784-3543
License 831106 - Lollypop Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 217 · Accepts subsidy
3030 Lamar Ave, 75460 · (903) 785-2814
License 815616 - Stop N Drop Childcare LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 69 · Accepts subsidy
1010 34th St NE, 75462 · (903) 784-7464
License 1761033 - Tiny Town Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 162
3360 NE Loop 286, 75460 · (903) 669-3224
License 1832995 - Trinity Christian Pre-SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 246 · Accepts subsidy
2060 F M 79, 75460 · (903) 782-9111
License 818839
3 group child care homes in Paris
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Bright FuturesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Paris · (903) 905-3810
License 1338706 - Early Bird Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 9
Paris · (903) 491-3425
License 1821181 - Tammys AngelsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Paris · (903) 517-9739
License 1650532
1 family child care home in Paris
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Michelle FloydInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Paris · (903) 495-4657
License 546979
2 school-age programs in Paris
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Lamar Ave Church Of Christ LatSchool · licensed for 80
3535 Lamar Ave, 75460 · (903) 785-0387
License 252434 - REACH CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
505 Lamar Ave, 75460 · (903) 783-1922
License 1586556
How can I get help paying for daycare in Paris?
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 7 of the 17 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 Paris: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Paris, TX?
In Lamar County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $121 a week ($6,292 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $112 a week. A family child care home charged a median $111 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 Paris?
Texas's list shows 17 licensed or registered programs in Paris as of October 2026: 11 child care centers, 3 group child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,517 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Paris?
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 7 of the Paris 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.