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 81 of 109Red Leaf Learning Academy
Houston
Regency Square Early Head Start/ Head Start
Houston
Regina-Sanna Wilhite
Houston
Reneatris Washington
Houston
Renee Marie Cooley-Walker
Houston
Renella Guillory
Houston
Renew Group LLC
Houston
Renewed Strength Inc
Houston
Renewed Strength, Inc. East
Houston
Revival Heart RTC
Houston
Reynolds Elementary Koala Kare
Houston
Reynolds Head Start
Houston
Rhea Ramirez
Houston
Rice Children's Campus
Houston
Rice Village Childcare Center
Houston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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