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 51 of 109Kids R Kids of Lakeshore
Houston
Kids R Us Academy
Houston
Kids Space Learning Center
Houston
Kids Town Academy
Houston
Kids of Valor Academy
Houston
Kids of the King
Houston
Kidventure After School @ Oak Forest Elementary
Houston
Kidventure After School @ St. Michael
Houston
Kidventure After School @ St. Rose of Lima
Houston
Kidventure After School at Durham Elementary
Houston
Kidventure After School at Travis Elementary
Houston
Kidventure After School at West U Elementary
Houston
Kidz Come 1st DC & Learning Center
Houston
Kidz K'nect Child Development Center
Houston
Kidz Learning Kampus
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Search 1,624 Licensed Centers in Houston
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