Daycare in San Benito, TX
20 licensed or registered programs in San Benito (Cameron County): 16 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,144 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 Cameron County
$154/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,008 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $154 | $141 |
| Toddler | $146 | $136 |
| Preschool | $143 | $134 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
16 child care centers in San Benito
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
1181 N Sam Houston Blvd, 78586 · (956) 276-4082
License 1685634 - Adorable Kids Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
830 E Expressway 83, 78586 · (956) 276-0545
License 1127406 - Bright Kids Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
820 E Business 77 Suite C, 78586 · (956) 923-5080
License 1691667 - EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
24356 W Us Highway 281, 78586 · (956) 399-6124
License 198462-4070 - FSA Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 23 · Accepts subsidy
195 E Heywood St, 78586 · (956) 276-4282
License 1547662 - Hello Kiddy Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
34998 Fm 1577, 78586 · (210) 401-0185
License 1536554 - La Encantada Head Start Child DevelopmentPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 17
35001 Fm 1577, 78586 · (956) 276-2659
License 1695208-4070 - La Gallina Head Start Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 143
322 Woodford St, 78586 · (956) 361-7499
License 552437-4070 - La Paloma Head StartPre-Kindergarten · licensed for 17
35076 Padilla St, 78586 · (956) 276-2691
License 1799993 - Little Aa's Play School LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
250 N Travis St, 78586 · (956) 399-1113
License 1718916 - New Beginnings Daycare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy
1571 E Stenger St, 78586 · (956) 276-4413
License 1695658 - Play and Learn Day Care Center #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy
241 S Williams Rd, 78586 · (956) 399-4488
License 830653 - Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
1155 W Stenger St, 78586 · (956) 399-3563
License 825230 - Sunshine Turtle Daycare LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
686 W Robertson St, 78586 · (956) 626-1516
License 1799607 - Tender Years PlayschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy
980 N Reagan St, 78586 · (956) 361-8977
License 861677 - UMOS MSHS La Paloma CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 127
35122 S Canal Rd, 78586 · (956) 420-4015
License 1724180
2 group child care homes in San Benito
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- All Kids Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Benito · (956) 748-2423
License 1675340 - Holyland Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Benito · (956) 241-6875
License 972886
2 family child care homes in San Benito
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Abundia JalomoInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
San Benito · (956) 361-2433
License 166594 - Nora Ann GarzaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
San Benito · (956) 244-4010
License 1547969
How can I get help paying for daycare in San Benito?
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 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 San Benito: common questions
How much does daycare cost in San Benito, TX?
In Cameron County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $154 a week ($8,008 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $143 a week. A family child care home charged a median $141 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 San Benito?
Texas's list shows 20 licensed or registered programs in San Benito as of October 2026: 16 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,144 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in San Benito?
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 San Benito programs accept the subsidy. San Benito also has 6 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.