Daycare in Terrell, TX
6 licensed or registered programs in Terrell (Kaufman County): 5 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 497 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 Kaufman County
$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
5 child care centers in Terrell
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- First Presbyterian Church KindergartenPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
834 Griffith Ave, 75160 · (972) 563-3562
License 55192 - First United Methodist Church PreschoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 62
503 W College St, 75160 · (469) 474-7913
License 159696 - Our KidsTreehouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 164 · Accepts subsidy
1106 Colquitt Rd, 75160 · (972) 563-7027
License 1703087 - Smart Start CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
100 F M 429 N, 75160 · (972) 524-0071
License 842720 - Terrell Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
400 9th St, 75160 · (972) 674-1078
License 1750629
1 group child care home in Terrell
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kids KampInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Terrell · (901) 463-5992
License 1714982
How can I get help paying for daycare in Terrell?
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 4 of the 6 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 Terrell: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Terrell, TX?
In Kaufman 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 Terrell?
Texas's list shows 6 licensed or registered programs in Terrell as of October 2026: 5 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 497 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Terrell?
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 4 of the Terrell 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.