Licensed Daycare in Houston, Texas
1,624 licensed daycares in Houston, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Texas licensing records.
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 12 of 63Children Today @ Lamar High School
Houston
Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare
Houston
Children's Choice Academy
Houston
Children's Hour Montessori
Houston
Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest
Houston
Childrens Cottage Infant Center
Houston
Childrens Courtyard
Houston
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center
Houston
Childrens Village KidConnect
Houston
Childtime Learning Centers
Houston
Chinese Community Center Child Development Center
Houston
Chosen Generation
Houston
Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool
Houston
Christ the Redeemer Genesis Early Childhood Program
Houston
Christian Academy of Little Saints
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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