Daycare in San Juan, TX
30 licensed or registered programs in San Juan (Hidalgo County): 24 child care centers and 6 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,678 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 Hidalgo 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.
24 child care centers in San Juan
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Beautiful Minds Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
100 N Oblate, 78589 · (956) 702-4040
License 1316766 - Blessings Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 43 · Accepts subsidy
2209 N Raul Longoria Rd Ste 4, 78589 · (956) 292-4726
License 1772041 - Candy Kids 123Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 42 · Accepts subsidy
911 E Eldora Rd Ste C, 78589 · (956) 782-1663
License 1667459 - Enfant Jordi Daycare and Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
210 N Nebraska Ave, 78589 · (956) 884-7184
License 1690968 - Kids Daycare Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
703 S Veterans Blvd, 78589 · (956) 783-5483
License 1802433 - Kids' Quest Learning Academy, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy
516 E Fm 495 Ste a, 78589 · (956) 283-5495
License 1581122 - Lemus Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
412 W Bus-83, 78589 · (956) 510-8186
License 1702914 - Little Bright Minds Child Developement Center 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
120 E 6th St, 78589 · (956) 601-0350
License 1693906 - Little Buddy's Day Care Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 26 · Accepts subsidy
614 E Earling Rd Ste D, 78589 · (956) 258-5050
License 1783138 - Little Leaders Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 43
2601 North Raul Longoria Road St 5,6, 78589 · (956) 733-4770
License 1840685 - Little School House Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 25 · Accepts subsidy
100 Sandy Ave, 78589 · (956) 781-2224
License 1271509 - Little School House Learning Center No. 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 212 · Accepts subsidy
1211 E Fm 495, 78589 · (956) 781-2218
License 1354050 - Little Stars Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 21 · Accepts subsidy
415 San Jose St, 78589 · (956) 223-4700
License 1800559 - Little Wranglers Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
200 W Expressway 83 St J, 78589 · (956) 223-4214
License 1825956 - Looney Tunes Day Care Incorp. IIInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 117 · Accepts subsidy
2007 N Raul Longoria Rd, 78589 · (956) 283-8344
License 815151 - Petty's Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
154 N Deanna Dr, 78589 · (956) 781-8782
License 831385 - Ready to Learn AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
2211 S Veterans Blvd Ste 6&7a, 78589 · (956) 782-1440
License 1616237 - San Juan Early Head Start AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 144
601 E Earling Rd, 78589 · (956) 782-1056
License 815001-5371 - Smart Start Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
102 W Amy Dr Ste 2, 78589 · (956) 502-5509
License 1687547 - Sunshine Kids Daycare LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
111 W Nolana Ste 11-12, 78589 · (956) 510-8205
License 1743472 - The Kids Academy RGV LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
1110 S Stewart Rd Ste J, 78589 · (956) 502-5000
License 1673438 - The Learning ExpressInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
617 S Veterans Blvd, 78589 · (956) 702-7106
License 1789679 - UMOS MSHS San Juan CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84
202 N San Antonio Ave, 78589 · (956) 420-4050
License 1716354-14451 - We Are The Future Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
505 W Fm 495, 78589 · (956) 702-3343
License 886499
6 group child care homes in San Juan
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- ABC Stars AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 460-9831
License 1715052 - Children First AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 702-6919
License 857398 - Linda's Lullaby LandInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 821-7871
License 419833 - My Little HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 402-5178
License 1019746 - Noah's Ark Day CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 787-1947
License 520064 - Ositos Learning DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
San Juan · (956) 534-2361
License 1701538
How can I get help paying for daycare in San Juan?
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 26 of the 30 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 San Juan: common questions
How much does daycare cost in San Juan, TX?
In Hidalgo 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 San Juan?
Texas's list shows 30 licensed or registered programs in San Juan as of October 2026: 24 child care centers and 6 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,678 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in San Juan?
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 26 of the San Juan 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.