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Daycare in Rockwall, TX

28 licensed or registered programs in Rockwall (Rockwall County): 21 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 3,994 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Rockwall County (2022 prices), $167 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 Rockwall County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$191$167
Toddler$176$158
Preschool$170$156

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

21 child care centers in Rockwall

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Anchor Early Learning AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 27

    305 S Fannin St, 75087 · (903) 224-5717

    License 1827268
  • Ark PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 175

    1200 E Yellow Jacket Ln, 75087 · (972) 771-5501

    License 832360
  • Childrens LighthouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 435 · Accepts subsidy

    3009 N Goliad St, 75087 · (972) 771-3330

    License 1020627
  • Childrens Park Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200

    941 Steger Towne Road, 75032 · (972) 722-4009

    License 1838786
  • Eastridge PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 142

    670 N Stodghill Rd, 75087 · (972) 961-5297

    License 1701749
  • Essential StepsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 63 · Accepts subsidy

    305 E Rusk St, 75087 · (972) 772-0011

    License 520042
  • Everbrook AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 196

    320 Dalton Rd, 75087 · (469) 653-2755

    License 1798928
  • Galaxy Ranch Private SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 355

    1835 T L Townsend Dr, 75032 · (972) 772-9798

    License 866401
  • Highview Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 340 · Accepts subsidy

    907 W Holiday, 75087 · (972) 771-8441

    License 1778216
  • Horizon Lighthouse Children's AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy

    5600 Horizon Rd, 75032 · (972) 771-5333

    License 1683709
  • Kiddie Academy of RockwallInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 187

    1940 N Lake Shore Dr, 75087 · (469) 745-8300

    License 1818356
  • Lighthouse AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188

    951 N Lakeshore Dr, 75087 · (972) 772-5800

    License 1830097
  • Primrose School of North RockwallInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 258

    3068 N Goliad St, 75087 · (469) 543-9570

    License 1748966
  • Primrose School of RockwallInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 179

    3115 Ridge Rd, 75032 · (972) 772-0180

    License 1544397
  • Ridgeview Church PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80

    1362 E Fm 552, 75087 · (972) 771-2661

    License 850128
  • Rise Academy Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy

    301 W Kaufman St, 75087 · (469) 996-7752

    License 1763442
  • Rockwall Early Head Start CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 36

    1197 T L Townsend Dr, 75087 · (972) 772-5790

    License 835168
  • Spanish SchoolhouseToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 127

    1524 Smirl Dr, 75032 · (214) 771-4147

    License 1352066
  • Viva World SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    5853 Horizon Rd, 75032 · (469) 350-4341

    License 1785179
  • Whitehills Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 156 · Accepts subsidy

    604 White Hills Dr, 75087 · (972) 771-5677

    License 509919
  • Woodbridge Montessori Academy of RockwallInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 253

    3100 Stone Creek Dr, 75087 · (972) 885-7753

    License 1795675

2 group child care homes in Rockwall

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 Rockwall

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 Rockwall

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

How can I get help paying for daycare in Rockwall?

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 7 of the 28 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.

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 Rockwall: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Rockwall, TX?

In Rockwall County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $191 a week ($9,932 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $170 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 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 Rockwall?

Texas's list shows 28 licensed or registered programs in Rockwall as of October 2026: 21 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 3,994 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Rockwall?

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 7 of the Rockwall 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. 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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