Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Port Lavaca, TX

Port Lavaca, Texas is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Port LavacaProviders
Child Care Centers10View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Port Lavaca

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Port Lavaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Babies & Beyond Daycare Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Calhoun County YMCA - Summer Camp Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Calhoun County YMCA HJM Afterschool Care Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Calhoun County YMCA JR Afterschool Care Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Coastal Kids Day Care Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Gingerbread School and Daycare Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 63 Child Care Center INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Tots and Tikes Learning Center Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 137 Child Care Center Tots and Tikes Learning Center #2 Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 99

Preschools in Port Lavaca

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Port Lavaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Bright Day Preschool, LLC Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 34 Preschool Ladybug Preschool Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Port Lavaca

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Port Lavaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Calhoun County Port Lavaca Early Head Start Center Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Capacity 32
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ZIP codes in Port Lavaca

ZIP 77979Care providers

How to pick care in Port Lavaca

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Port Lavaca, TX, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Port Lavaca, TX have?
Based on current licensing data, Port Lavaca is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Port Lavaca facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Port Lavaca to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Port Lavaca licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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