Daycare in Penitas, TX
5 licensed or registered programs in Penitas (Hidalgo County): 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 348 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.
5 child care centers in Penitas
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Children's Education Station LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
1713 Diamond Ave, 78576 · (956) 519-4140
License 1676219 - Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
38615 Mile 7 Rd Unit 2, 78576 · (956) 583-3340
License 1501175 - L.J.C. Childcare and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 29 · Accepts subsidy
508 Expressway 83, 78576 · (956) 424-6948
License 1641604 - One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
1010 Expressway 83, 78576 · (956) 271-1050
License 1649035 - We Love R Kids Child Care & LearningInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 23 · Accepts subsidy
512 Tom Gill Rd Ste D, 78576 · (210) 620-1513
License 1626876
How can I get help paying for daycare in Penitas?
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 5 of the 5 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 Penitas: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Penitas, 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 Penitas?
Texas's list shows 5 licensed or registered programs in Penitas as of October 2026: 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 348 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Penitas?
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 5 of the Penitas 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.