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 2 of 8Brooke's Learning Corner
Houston
Charity Shelby
Houston
Children First
Houston
Chipis Daycare
Houston
Christian Child Home Care
Houston
Cindy's In Home Child Care
Houston
Clever Kiddos Child Development Center
Houston
Creative Kidz Child Care & Preschool
Houston
DIVINE FOOTPRINTS
Houston
Debra Johnson's Group Day Care Home
Houston
Devin Ariana Dixon
Houston
Donna's Day Care
Houston
E and E Childcare and Preschool
Houston
Evelia Perez Licensed Home
Houston
Full of Care Learning Center
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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