Daycare in Port Lavaca, TX
12 licensed or registered programs in Port Lavaca (Calhoun County): 8 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 980 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 Calhoun County
$124/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,448 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $124 | $113 |
| Toddler | $117 | $109 |
| Preschool | $115 | $107 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Port Lavaca
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Babies & Beyond DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
125 W Railroad St, 77979 · (361) 482-0394
License 1548641 - Bright Day Preschool, LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
717 North Virginia Street, 77979 · (361) 746-4356
License 1839539 - Coastal Kids Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
206 Bauer Drive, 77979 · (361) 552-6021
License 1366946 - Gingerbread School and DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
2202 Half League Rd, 77979 · (361) 552-5757
License 1691538 - Griffin YMCA Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 63 · Accepts subsidy
815 North Benavides Street, 77979 · (361) 551-2562
License 1791909 - INK Port Lavaca EHS/HSInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 40
900 N Virginia St, 77979 · (210) 216-1638
License 1774180-11191 - Tots and Tikes Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 137 · Accepts subsidy
411 W Main St, 77979 · (361) 552-4411
License 1496202 - Tots and Tikes Learning Center #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
424 Seadrift St, 77979 · (361) 482-0657
License 1757532
1 group child care home in Port Lavaca
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ladybug PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Port Lavaca · (361) 482-0676
License 1808742
3 school-age programs in Port Lavaca
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Calhoun County YMCA - Summer CampPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy
713 State Highway 35 S, 77979 · (361) 551-2562
License 1673193 - Calhoun County YMCA HJM Afterschool CarePre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
605 N Commerce St, 77979 · (361) 551-2562
License 868690 - Calhoun County YMCA JR Afterschool CarePre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
1512 Jackson St, 77979 · (361) 551-2562
License 864223
How can I get help paying for daycare in Port Lavaca?
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 9 of the 12 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 Lavaca: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Port Lavaca, TX?
In Calhoun County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $124 a week ($6,448 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $115 a week. A family child care home charged a median $113 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 Lavaca?
Texas's list shows 12 licensed or registered programs in Port Lavaca as of October 2026: 8 child care centers, 3 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 980 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Port Lavaca?
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 9 of the Port Lavaca 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.