Licensed Daycare in El Paso, Texas

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in El Paso, Texas?

Our directory lists 353 licensed childcare centers in El Paso, 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 El Paso?

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 El Paso 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 El Paso typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in El Paso?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

353

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,100/mo

Texas avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in El Paso

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 El Paso 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: 63 kids

ZIP codes covered

79936 71 79938 49 79912 31 79924 29 79925 26 79907 25 79901 24 79915 22

Program types in El Paso

Licensed Center

248 centers

Licensed Child-Care Home

68 centers

Registered Child-Care Home

General Residential Operation

1 centers

How many licensed daycare centers are in El Paso, Texas?

Our directory lists 353 licensed childcare centers in El Paso, 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 El Paso?

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 El Paso 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 El Paso typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in El Paso?

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 El Paso 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.