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Daycare in Pasadena, TX

45 licensed or registered programs in Pasadena (Harris County): 36 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 5,029 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $185 a week in Harris County (2022 prices), $164 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 Harris County

$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$185$164
Toddler$172$155
Preschool$167$153

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

36 child care centers in Pasadena

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Academy Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    3519 Burke Rd, 77504 · (713) 943-2560

    License 54284
  • Agape Christian Preschool & Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 139 · Accepts subsidy

    1401 Strawberry Rd, 77502 · (713) 477-7941

    License 822949
  • Alpha Academy #3Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy

    4627 Vista Rd, 77504 · (713) 325-2122

    License 1544074
  • Asbury Methodist Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102

    5354 Space Center Blvd, 77505 · (281) 998-3486

    License 835214
  • Avance Inc., Pasadena Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 88

    400 Park Lane Pb # 33, 77506 · (713) 534-0350

    License 1056946-5211
  • Avance Inc., Tegeler Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 92

    4949 Burke Rd, 77504 · (713) 740-0412

    License 1099386-5211
  • Building Blocks Academy PasadenaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy

    1905 Shaver St, 77502 · (713) 534-9770

    License 1649626
  • Bushi Ban InternationalPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy

    7770 Spencer Hwy, 77505 · (281) 479-7979

    License 828719
  • Community PreschoolsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 204 · Accepts subsidy

    709 Allendale Rd, 77502 · (210) 840-5666

    License 1710940
  • Connect Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120

    4405 Crenshaw Rd, 77504 · (832) 530-4608

    License 1814913
  • Deer Park Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 100

    309 Glenmore Dr, 77503 · (832) 668-8390

    License 548414
  • Fairmont KinderCareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    3602 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (281) 487-5335

    License 121950-747
  • First Presbyterian PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75

    4647 Preston Ave, 77505 · (281) 991-4020

    License 537049
  • Kid N Play Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 94

    1803 Kenwick Pl, 77504 · (832) 672-4784

    License 1830914
  • Kids Connect of PasadenaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy

    1431 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, 77503 · (281) 479-5437

    License 1729219
  • Kids Developmental Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy

    3902 San Augustine Ave, 77503 · (713) 823-0630

    License 1708067
  • Kids First of PasadenaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy

    2722 Pasadena Blvd, 77502 · (713) 505-1276

    License 1734327
  • Kidz Kampus Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy

    1801 Strawberry Rd, 77502 · (713) 477-3494

    License 1747432
  • Koala CubsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    1033 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (713) 943-7993

    License 1581856
  • Kool Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 199 · Accepts subsidy

    602 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (713) 944-5665

    License 1085126
  • Learning Minds AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy

    821 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (713) 378-6463

    License 1559387
  • Memorial Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 182

    6901 Fairmont Pkwy, 77505 · (281) 741-4323

    License 1836285
  • New Life Ministry DBA Discovery KidzInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    3901 Spencer Hwy Ste 150, 77504 · (713) 910-9100

    License 1799939
  • Pals Activity CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 133 · Accepts subsidy

    1007 Burke Rd, 77506 · (713) 472-6040

    License 1684772
  • Pasadena Head Start CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 220

    902 Wafer St, 77506 · (713) 472-9685

    License 835981-4491
  • Pasadena Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy

    1511 Allendale Rd, 77502 · (713) 477-9360

    License 892788
  • Redbluff Kids IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy

    5106 Red Bluff Rd, 77503 · (281) 991-0515

    License 831863
  • Richey Road Head StartPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 88

    611 Richey St # B, 77506 · (713) 477-1653

    License 1244289-4491
  • RYSS STEM Academy PasadenaPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102

    1062 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (832) 482-9583

    License 1802812
  • Star MontessoriInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 404 · Accepts subsidy

    3868 Space Center Blvd, 77505 · (281) 998-8989

    License 1687918
  • Steadfast AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 172 · Accepts subsidy

    4822 Space Center Blvd, 77505 · (281) 991-3999

    License 1694784
  • The Bridge For Kids Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 223 · Accepts subsidy

    685 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504 · (713) 797-2222

    License 1787585
  • The Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 100

    4300 E Beltway 8 S, 77505 · (832) 598-0451

    License 851514
  • The Learning TreehouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140

    1502 Cherrybrook Ln, 77502 · (713) 485-4004

    License 1823261
  • The Wiggle RoomInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 223 · Accepts subsidy

    1107 Vista Rd, 77504 · (281) 870-2897

    License 1353594
  • Zion Lutheran Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107

    5050 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, 77505 · (281) 991-8600

    License 1659321

4 group child care homes in Pasadena

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

4 family child care homes in Pasadena

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

1 school-age program in Pasadena

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Pasadena?

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 26 of the 45 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

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 Pasadena: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Pasadena, TX?

In Harris County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $185 a week ($9,620 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $167 a week. A family child care home charged a median $164 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 Pasadena?

Texas's list shows 45 licensed or registered programs in Pasadena as of October 2026: 36 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 5,029 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Pasadena?

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 26 of the Pasadena programs accept the subsidy. Pasadena also has 6 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

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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