Daycare in Port Arthur, TX
19 licensed or registered programs in Port Arthur (Jefferson County): 13 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,574 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 Jefferson County
$135/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,020 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $135 | $124 |
| Toddler | $128 | $119 |
| Preschool | $125 | $118 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
13 child care centers in Port Arthur
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Clean Caring Day Care LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
3048 Procter St, 77642 · (409) 983-3808
License 881113 - Heaven Sent Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 221 · Accepts subsidy
2780 Aero Dr, 77640 · (409) 727-3404
License 952206 - Les Enfants Centre IncInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy
2700 Procter St, 77640 · (409) 984-5220
License 551399 - Little Legends Clubhouse LegacyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103
2349 Memorial Boulevard, 77640 · (409) 548-4922
License 1838546 - Little Legends Clubhouse LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75
3500 Memorial Blvd, 77640 · (409) 548-4922
License 1825517 - MZAS Little PeopleToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy
601 Woodworth Blvd, 77640 · (409) 217-0117
License 1800163 - Sky Is the Limit Learning CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
3705 9th Avenue, 77642 · (409) 923-0505
License 1702175 - Smarty Pants AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
601 9th Ave, 77642 · (409) 999-6226
License 1734829 - Sunshine and Sonrisas BLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 19
3312 Medical Triangle Drive, 77642 · (281) 866-5071
License 1840964 - Temple Day SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 68
4101 Highway 73, 77642 · (409) 962-5762
License 57225 - The ClubhouseToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 255 · Accepts subsidy
7911 N Twin City Hwy, 77642 · (409) 727-5555
License 874812 - Village KidzToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
4011 Memorial Blvd, 77640 · (409) 460-4347
License 1690638 - Wee Care Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 183 · Accepts subsidy
3239 39th St, 77642 · (409) 982-7807
License 412639
2 group child care homes in Port Arthur
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- All of Gods ChildrenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Port Arthur · (409) 982-2024
License 405149 - Diapers to DenimInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Port Arthur · (409) 963-8622
License 861327
3 family child care homes in Port Arthur
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amber ArmsteadInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 12
Port Arthur · (409) 548-9140
License 1820052 - Bridgette BowdenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Port Arthur · (409) 333-8701
License 1442206 - Jennifer CartwrightToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Port Arthur · (409) 332-2761
License 1746733
1 school-age program in Port Arthur
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Port Arthur YMCASchool · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy
6760 9th Ave, 77642 · (409) 962-6644
License 1332166-11011
How can I get help paying for daycare in Port Arthur?
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 13 of the 19 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 Port Arthur: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Port Arthur, TX?
In Jefferson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $135 a week ($7,020 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $125 a week. A family child care home charged a median $124 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 Port Arthur?
Texas's list shows 19 licensed or registered programs in Port Arthur as of October 2026: 13 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,574 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Port Arthur?
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 13 of the Port Arthur 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.