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 5 of 63Angels "R" Wee Learning Center
Houston
Angels World Childcare Center
Houston
Annette Happy Kids Daycare
Houston
Annointed Christian Childcare & Academy II
Houston
Anointed Ark Academy
Houston
Apogee STEM Discovery Learning Academy LLC
Houston
Apple Seed Private School
Houston
Apple of My Eye Academy
Houston
Arka Montessori Academy
Houston
Armand Bayou Montessori School
Houston
Armenta's Early Childhood Development II
Houston
Armenta's Early Childhood, LLC
Houston
As We Grow Learning Center
Houston
As We Grow Learning Center #2
Houston
As We Grow Learning Center - East
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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