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Daycare in Waxahachie, TX

38 licensed or registered programs in Waxahachie (Ellis County): 15 child care centers, 14 school-age programs, 5 group child care homes and 4 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,618 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Ellis County (2022 prices), $167 at a family child care home. Texas's child care subsidy, Child Care Services (CCS), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $77,315. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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 Ellis County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

15 child care centers in Waxahachie

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Ark of FriendshipInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    1116 Brown St, 75165 · (972) 937-1678

    License 1561418
  • Children's Montessori CenterPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66

    214 Dunn St, 75165 · (972) 937-6910

    License 1781857
  • Condor Child CareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy

    102 Chambers Cir, 75165 · (972) 937-2636

    License 413405
  • Connect: KIDS Childcare CenterToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    1971 John Arden Dr, 75165 · (972) 937-3484

    License 824112
  • EverStar Academy of DiscoveryInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238

    1401 Ferris Ave, 75165 · (972) 937-8300

    License 1812675
  • Fire House Kids, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170 · Accepts subsidy

    423 N College St, 75165 · (972) 937-5611

    License 1653353
  • First Christian Day SchoolToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70

    1109 Brown St, 75165 · (972) 937-1952

    License 164393
  • First Steps MDOInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 105

    450 Us-287 Bypass, 75165 · (972) 937-1940

    License 1820876
  • Future Generations Christian Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy

    1415 Dr Martin Luther King Jr, 75165 · (214) 463-5580

    License 1646881
  • Lori's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 48

    5460 Fm 66, 75167 · (214) 762-6565

    License 1577156
  • Mini Engineers Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 40

    311 Ferris Ave, 75165 · (214) 280-5208

    License 1815476
  • Mini Scientist AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    509 Ferris Ave, 75165 · (214) 317-3188

    License 1714442
  • Promise Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170 · Accepts subsidy

    980 Garden Valley Pkwy, 75165 · (972) 937-0488

    License 1501113
  • Waxahachie ISD Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy

    614 N Getzendaner St, 75165 · (972) 923-4691

    License 967866
  • Ya Ya's YuniversityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy

    323 Kirksey St, 75165 · (469) 502-3681

    License 1764562

5 group child care homes in Waxahachie

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

4 family child care homes in Waxahachie

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

14 school-age programs in Waxahachie

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Waxahachie?

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 14 of the 38 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.

WaitlistNew families may wait (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Waxahachie: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Waxahachie, TX?

In Ellis 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 Waxahachie?

Texas's list shows 38 licensed or registered programs in Waxahachie as of October 2026: 15 child care centers, 14 school-age programs, 5 group child care homes and 4 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,618 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Waxahachie?

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 14 of the Waxahachie 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. 1.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Texas

Having a baby in Texas Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 203% / 207% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See Texas

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