Daycare in Waller, TX
8 licensed or registered programs in Waller (Waller County): 5 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 550 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 Waller 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.
5 child care centers in Waller
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Childrens Learning Center TooInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
2218 Key St, 77484 · (936) 372-3996
License 249169 - Creative World Child Care & Preschool #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 34
19610 Fm 362 Rd, 77484 · (936) 372-3988
License 834789 - Feels Like Home ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 84
2027 Main St, 77484 · (936) 372-1414
License 1827217 - Grace Christian AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
1208 Penick Rd, 77484 · (936) 372-0901
License 1695597 - The Learning Academy of WallerInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
40190 Highway 290 Business, 77484 · (936) 372-5955
License 1731687
3 school-age programs in Waller
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- KCE Champions @ Cure ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
20700 Fields Store Rd, 77484 · (201) 846-8887
License 1819257 - KCE Champions @ Holleman ElementaryPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50
19455 Stokes Rd, 77484 · (979) 921-2128
License 1819256 - KCE Champions LLC @ Fields Store ElementarySchool · licensed for 100
31670 Giboney Rd, 77484 · (979) 710-2366
License 1837842
How can I get help paying for daycare in Waller?
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 2 of the 8 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 Waller: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Waller, TX?
In Waller 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 Waller?
Texas's list shows 8 licensed or registered programs in Waller as of October 2026: 5 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 550 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Waller?
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 2 of the Waller 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.