Licensed Daycare in Spring, Texas
204 licensed daycares in Spring, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Texas licensing records.
Spring listings updated August 2026 from official Texas records.
Daycare in Spring: what parents should know
Spring has 204 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Licensed Center the most common type (about 72% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Texas license at indexing time, sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation.
Licensed care in Spring spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 6% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Spring report capacity for roughly 23,239 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Spring childcare by the numbers
The Spring childcare landscape
Spring is a north Houston suburb near The Woodlands and the ExxonMobil campus, served by the Spring and Klein school districts. Childcare here is suburban and center-heavy, with Texas's eligibility-based public pre-K available through the local districts.
Free and public pre-K
Texas funds free public-school prekindergarten for eligible 4-year-olds (income, English-learner, foster, military, or homeless), delivered through Spring ISD and Klein ISD. For income-eligible infants and preschoolers, Head Start is available through the Gulf Coast regional network serving the Houston metro.
Subsidies and quality
The state Child Care Services (CCS) scholarship is administered locally by Workforce Solutions for the Gulf Coast region — apply early given demand. Check each provider's Texas Rising Star rating; higher-rated programs exceed the licensing minimum.
How licensing works
Texas licenses and inspects providers through HHSC Child Care Regulation. Because Texas ratios run looser than NAEYC recommendations, verify the ratio in your child's specific room and review the public inspection history before enrolling.
Neighborhoods and cost
Spring is a suburban submarket — full-time infant care commonly runs $1,000–$1,400/month. Centers concentrate near the Grand Parkway, Champions, and the corridor toward The Woodlands, which families also search given the shared commute and the large nearby corporate campuses.
When to start looking
Spring and Klein ISD pre-K open enrollment ahead of the fall — apply in spring. For infant care, tour in late winter or spring for an August start and join waitlists early.
Childcare costs in Spring
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 Spring 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
- 113 kids
What will daycare actually cost you in Spring?
Estimate your monthly cost by age and program type, then see which subsidies and tax credits you may qualify for.
What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in Spring
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Spring? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Spring? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
All Spring licensed centers
Page 12 of 14Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Where to get childcare help in Spring
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programTexas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 252-9240 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Spring, Texas are compiled from official Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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