Daycare in Texas City, TX
19 licensed or registered programs in Texas City (Galveston County): 14 child care centers, 3 group child care homes, 1 family child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,356 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 Galveston County
$185/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,620 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $185 | $164 |
| Toddler | $172 | $155 |
| Preschool | $167 | $153 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
14 child care centers in Texas City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Calvary Childhood Education MinistryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 72
517 18th Ave N, 77590 · (409) 945-9313
License 1593469 - ChildworksInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 148 · Accepts subsidy
2300 29th St N, 77590 · (409) 948-3966
License 1782859 - Funtastic Friends Academy, LLCToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
825 N Logan St, 77590 · (409) 466-2732
License 1663882 - Little ElitesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 41
2818 Palmer Hwy, 77590 · (409) 359-3034
License 1818126 - Nasa Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
8030 Fm 1765 Ste A101, 77591 · (832) 216-8610
License 1785165 - Raising Stars AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
10825 30th Ave N, 77591 · (409) 986-4320
License 1654832 - Raising Stars STEM CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy
9300 Emmett F Lowry Expy Ste 70, 77591 · (409) 440-8528
License 1752846 - Royalties ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
2504 25th Ave N, 77590 · (409) 995-0359
License 1691344 - St. John's UMC Mother's Day OutInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 50
8200 25th Ave N, 77591 · (409) 655-5348
License 1774316 - St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
1604 9th Ave N, 77590 · (409) 655-5037
License 1664675 - Step By Step Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 124 · Accepts subsidy
714 14th St N, 77590 · (409) 795-7704
License 1593859 - Upbring Head Start (Texas City)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 55
10000 Emmett F Lowry Expy Ste 1388, 77591 · (409) 402-0444
License 1820242 - Vickie's Hidden TreasuresInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105 · Accepts subsidy
11 S Algeria St, 77591 · (409) 995-0825
License 1628791 - Wonderland Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
534 14th St N, 77590 · (409) 948-8888
License 1634706
3 group child care homes in Texas City
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- ABC 123 Child Care Learning CTRInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Texas City · (409) 945-2233
License 545011 - Amazing Grace Home Based Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Texas City · (409) 372-5560
License 1787745 - Lacey's Kids Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Texas City · (409) 457-6018
License 1640843
1 family child care home in Texas City
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Yvonne Denice ThomasInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 12
Texas City · (409) 682-4848
License 1682855
1 school-age program in Texas City
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- YMCA @ Laird ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 60
13555 Lago Crossing Blvd, 77568 · (832) 228-3964
License 1841118
How can I get help paying for daycare in Texas City?
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 12 of the 19 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 Texas City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Texas City, TX?
In Galveston County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $185 a week ($9,620 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $167 a week. A family child care home charged a median $164 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 Texas City?
Texas's list shows 19 licensed or registered programs in Texas City as of October 2026: 14 child care centers, 3 group child care homes, 1 family child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 1,356 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Texas City?
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 12 of the Texas City 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.