Daycare in Temple, TX
39 licensed or registered programs in Temple (Bell County): 31 child care centers, 5 group child care homes, 2 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 4,084 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 Bell County
$133/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,916 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $133 | $121 |
| Toddler | $126 | $116 |
| Preschool | $123 | $115 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
31 child care centers in Temple
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A + Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 333 · Accepts subsidy
7060 Stonehollow Dr, 76502 · (254) 778-5200
License 1646912 - A New Day Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 336 · Accepts subsidy
510 E Avenue J, 76504 · (254) 727-4031
License 1672422 - Because We Care Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
969 Marlandwood Rd, 76502 · (254) 598-3192
License 1718109 - Cadence Academy PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
519 Guy Dr, 76504 · (254) 791-2900
License 839345 - Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 108
1006 S 30th Street, 76504 · (254) 295-0735
License 830053 - Central Texas Childrens CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105 · Accepts subsidy
2000 Marlandwood Rd, 76502 · (254) 778-6785
License 59782 - Ebony and Ivorys Child Care and Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 146 · Accepts subsidy
1706 W Avenue M, 76504 · (254) 774-1458
License 1703871 - First United Methodist ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80
102 N 2nd St, 76501 · (254) 773-1947
License 402586 - Grace Discovery CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
2009 S 57th St, 76504 · (254) 295-0500
License 1568363 - Grace Discovery Center LLC DBA Grace at the CreekInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
4306 S 31st St, 76502 · (254) 314-8151
License 1774401 - Hal Rose Head StartToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68
610 W Barton Ave, 76501 · (254) 899-1949
License 510295 - HeARTS of Joy Creative AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 53
317 N 2nd St, 76501 · (254) 228-0148
License 1836846 - HOPE DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy
518 N General Bruce Dr, 76504 · (254) 228-5197
License 1714240 - Immanuel Baptist CDCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy
1401 W Central Ave, 76504 · (254) 778-7678
License 50185 - Kid Grace Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
801 S 13th St, 76504 · (254) 778-8036
License 862880 - Kids R Kids of West TempleInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 305 · Accepts subsidy
7635 Prairie View Rd, 76502 · (254) 239-5028
License 1768197 - Kidz StopInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy
804 S 17th St, 76504 · (254) 770-1853
License 853149 - Little Einstein's AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
2902 Cottonwood Ln, 76502 · (254) 531-0122
License 1653992 - Little Hands and Footprints 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
117 S 25th St, 76504 · (314) 574-3083
License 1760710 - Little Learners EducationInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy
302 W Avenue U, 76504 · (254) 773-8057
License 1684768 - Little Loves Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103
2114 Birdcreek Dr, 76502 · (254) 314-2254
License 1718262 - Primrose School of TempleInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 267
6708 W Adams Ave, 76502 · (254) 410-7171
License 1708654 - Saulsbury Jean Wilson Childrens CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 41
206 S 24th St, 76501 · (254) 778-7311
License 52861 - St Francis Episcopal SchoolToddler · licensed for 21
5001 Hickory Rd, 76502 · (254) 773-3009
License 405368 - Temple Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 187
4242 Hartrick Bluff Rd, 76502 · (254) 327-4747
License 1808458 - Temple Montessori School and ChildrensInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 118
1302 S 27th St, 76504 · (254) 771-1116
License 402584 - The Ark Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 111 · Accepts subsidy
10150 Windy Pointe Dr, 76502 · (512) 241-9748
License 1742829 - The Willow SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
1911 W Avenue H, 76504 · (254) 561-1112
License 1794536 - Trinidad Lael Bilingual CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 59
2202 Saulsbury Drive, 76504 · (512) 746-6223
License 1838569 - Yahwehs Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
2905 W Adams Ave, 76504 · (254) 228-5532
License 1707896 - Young World Preschool And Mother's Day OutToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
2010 Marlandwood Rd, 76502 · (254) 773-1312
License 33996
5 group child care homes in Temple
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Barnyard Babes DaycareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Temple · (254) 624-3409
License 1511591 - Floralba's Childcare HomeInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Temple · (254) 654-1367
License 1546422 - Little OnesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Temple · (254) 654-1268
License 415249 - Paulines Group HomeInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Temple · (254) 718-3992
License 813933 - Sabrina?s Family ChildcareToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Temple · (541) 698-8363
License 1531696
2 family child care homes in Temple
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Joan MartinezToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Temple · (254) 780-6120
License 1800200 - Susan TravisInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Temple · (254) 598-8368
License 205319
1 school-age program in Temple
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Extreme Cheer & TumblePre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
20 Old Waco Rd, 76502 · (254) 780-0087
License 1607299
How can I get help paying for daycare in Temple?
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 25 of the 39 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 Temple: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Temple, TX?
In Bell County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $133 a week ($6,916 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $123 a week. A family child care home charged a median $121 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 Temple?
Texas's list shows 39 licensed or registered programs in Temple as of October 2026: 31 child care centers, 5 group child care homes, 2 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 4,084 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Temple?
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 25 of the Temple programs accept the subsidy. Temple also has 3 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.