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 14 of 109Booker Elementary Koala Kare
Houston
Boys to Men RTC
Houston
Brainy Bees Childcare Center
Houston
Brainy Bunch Learning Center Inc
Houston
Brainy Kidz Academy
Houston
Brautigam Center Day Care
Houston
Brea Cooper
Houston
Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston
Houston
Brentwood Children's Academy
Houston
BridgePoint Early Learning Academy
Houston
Bridges to Permanency LLC
Houston
Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care
Houston
Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505
Houston
Bright Horizons Houston
Houston
Bright Stars Academy
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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