Licensed Daycare in Melissa, Texas
18 licensed daycares in Melissa, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Texas licensing records.
Childcare costs in Melissa
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 Melissa 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
- 103 kids
ZIP codes covered
All Melissa licensed centers
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Melissa
Little Cardinals Nest
Melissa
Sprinkle and Shine Home Daycare
Melissa
The Sunny Days Schoolhouse
Melissa
Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare LLC
Melissa
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