Licensed Daycare in San Antonio, Texas

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in San Antonio, Texas?

Our directory lists 771 licensed childcare centers in San Antonio, Texas, sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

Q: What's the average daycare cost in San Antonio?

Statewide averages in Texas run roughly $1100/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in San Antonio daycares?

All licensed Texas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:9 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in San Antonio typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in San Antonio?

Texas families can apply for Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

771

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,100/mo

Texas avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in San Antonio

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 San Antonio 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 overview

Quick 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: 83 kids

ZIP codes covered

78253 44 78245 44 78251 28 78250 28 78254 27 78240 26 78227 25 78249 24

Program types in San Antonio

Licensed Center

504 centers

Registered Child-Care Home

123 centers

Licensed Child-Care Home

General Residential Operation

6 centers

How many licensed daycare centers are in San Antonio, Texas?

Our directory lists 771 licensed childcare centers in San Antonio, Texas, sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in San Antonio?

Statewide averages in Texas run roughly $1100/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in San Antonio daycares?

All licensed Texas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:9 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in San Antonio typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in San Antonio?

Texas families can apply for Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a San Antonio daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.