Licensed Daycare in Houston, Texas
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.
Childcare costs in Houston
ChildCare Aware reports the Texas average full-time cost at $1,100/month for infant care and $780/month for preschool. City-level prices in Houston vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Texas families may also qualify for Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240).
Full Texas licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:9
- Preschool ratio
- 1:15
- Avg capacity
- 78 kids
All Houston licensed centers
Page 3 of 63After 3 After School Program at Memorial E.S
Houston
After 3 After School Program at Rummel Creek
Houston
After 3 After School Program at Sinclair E.S
Houston
After 3 After School Programs
Houston
After 3 After School Programs @ Briargrove Elementary
Houston
Ages and Stages Child Care Center
Houston
Aim High Preparatory LLC
Houston
Al Nur School
Houston
Albury Head Start NCI
Houston
Aldine ISD Transportation Early Childhood Development Center
Houston
Aldine ISD West Transportation Nursery
Houston
Aldine Independent School District
Houston
Alianza Eco International School
Houston
Alianza Eco International School
Houston
Alianza Eco International School PCA 3 LLC
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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