Daycare in Rio Grande City, TX
20 licensed or registered programs in Rio Grande City (Starr County): 18 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,440 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 Starr 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.
18 child care centers in Rio Grande City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Apples and BananasInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
197 White Rock Loop, 78582 · (956) 655-5040
License 1668756 - AVANCE La Coma HS/Early Head StartToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 32
1409 Canales Bros St, 78582 · (956) 352-6818
License 1719377 - AVANCE Rio Vista HS/Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 56
101 Rio Vista Blvd, 78582 · (956) 317-1321
License 1719405 - Betty's Day Care LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
212 N Texas St, 78582 · (956) 263-1440
License 1657082 - Blue Bonnet Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
5490 Wale St, 78582 · (956) 437-4789
License 874577 - Children's Education Station #2 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100
3849 W Us Highway 83, 78582 · (956) 263-1012
License 1838486 - Learning Central LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
126 W El Paseo Dr, 78582 · (956) 317-1129
License 1653392 - Learning ZoneInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
3561 W Hwy 83, 78582 · (956) 488-1260
License 1199006 - Learning Zone IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
307 N Fm 3167 Ste a, 78582 · (956) 488-9194
License 1199066 - Little Gators Daycare Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy
777 N Fm 2360, 78582 · (956) 844-0659
License 1760733 - Little Stars Learning Center LLC IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 44
1609 W Main St Ste a, 78582 · (956) 352-1002
License 1832806 - Little Stars Learning Center, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
304 N Mariposa St, 78582 · (956) 487-8013
License 1499125 - RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start AcademyPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85
1 S Fort Ringgold St Annex Bldg, 78582 · (956) 488-6030
License 1819984 - Starrland Learning Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 72
708 W Water St, 78582 · (956) 573-3699
License 1829295 - The Edutainment ZoneInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
201 S San Antonio St Ste a, 78582 · (956) 595-8504
License 1725243 - The Edutainment Zone 5 LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
6580 Rio Panico Ste 2, 78582 · (956) 359-9369
License 1791316 - UMOS MSHS Alto Bonito CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 183
7690 Polo St, 78582 · (956) 224-9312
License 1716211-14451 - UMOS MSHS Rio Grande City CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 119
501 W Doria St, 78582 · (956) 398-5066
License 1716344-14451
2 family child care homes in Rio Grande City
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Delia SolisInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Rio Grande City · (956) 487-4847
License 558873 - Maria Angelica LopezInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Rio Grande City · (956) 500-5540
License 1507208
How can I get help paying for daycare in Rio Grande City?
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 11 of the 20 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.
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 Rio Grande City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Rio Grande City, TX?
In Starr 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 Rio Grande City?
Texas's list shows 20 licensed or registered programs in Rio Grande City as of October 2026: 18 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,440 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Rio Grande City?
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 11 of the Rio Grande City programs accept the subsidy. Rio Grande City also has 4 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.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.