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 60 of 63West University United Methodist School
Houston
Westbury Baptist Church Day School
Houston
Westbury Methodist Day School
Houston
Westchase Academy
Houston
Westchase Neighborhood School Preschool
Houston
Westlake Child Development Center
Houston
Westminster Weekday Schools
Houston
Westpark Star Kids Academy
Houston
Westside Montessori
Houston
Westview School
Houston
Westwood Montessori School
Houston
Wheeler Avenue Infant School
Houston
Whiz Children's Academy
Houston
Whiz Children's Academy
Houston
Whiz Kids Playhouse
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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