Licensed Daycare in Amarillo, Texas

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Amarillo, Texas?

Our directory lists 131 licensed childcare centers in Amarillo, Texas, sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Amarillo?

Statewide averages in Texas run roughly $1100/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Amarillo daycares?

All licensed Texas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:9 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Amarillo typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Amarillo?

Texas families can apply for Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

131

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,100/mo

Texas avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Amarillo

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 Amarillo 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 overview

Quick 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: 66 kids

ZIP codes covered

79109 29 79110 22 79106 21 79119 10 79118 9 79107 9 79102 7 79103 6

Program types in Amarillo

Registered Child-Care Home

22 centers

Licensed Child-Care Home

13 centers

Child Placing Agency

4 centers

General Residential Operation

1 centers

Amarillo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 183

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Amarillo, Texas?

Our directory lists 131 licensed childcare centers in Amarillo, Texas, sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Amarillo?

Statewide averages in Texas run roughly $1100/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Amarillo daycares?

All licensed Texas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:9 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Amarillo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Amarillo?

Texas families can apply for Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Amarillo daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.