Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, Texas is served by 34 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 San MarcosProviders
Child Care Centers25View directory
Family Child Care Homes9View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in San Marcos

25 licensed child care centerss are listed in San Marcos. 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 A. Washington Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 109 Child Care Center Blanco Vista EAC YMCA San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 85 Child Care Center First Step INC San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 71 Child Care Center First Steps to Big Dreams San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 42 Child Care Center First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Giggle and Grow San Marcos San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Henry Bush Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Kids of the Kingdom San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 119 Child Care Center Little Lambs Learning Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Little Leaders Childcare Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Paloma Montessori School San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 117 Child Care Center Presbyterian Parent Cooperative San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 16 Child Care Center SMCISD Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 62 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Bonham San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 40 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Bowie San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 40 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Crockett San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 80 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ DeZavala San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 40 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Hernandez San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 80 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Mendez San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 80 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Rodriguez San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 55 Child Care Center SuperStars Enrichment @ Travis San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Texas State Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 39 Child Care Center William Crook Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Wonderland School Day Care San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 110

Family Child Care Homes in San Marcos

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in San Marcos. 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.

Family Child Care Home Audrey Thornton San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Blanca Gonzalez San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Chelsea Romero San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Dayra Sherbine San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Guzman Group Day Care Home San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Oak and Acorn Montessori LLC San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rita Gonzalez San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Short Stuff Daycare San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home The Tiny Village SMTX LLC San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 10

Head Start Programs in San Marcos

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in San Marcos. 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 A.Washington CDC San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Bonham Pre-K San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 60 Head Start Program Henry Bush CDC San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 68 Head Start Program William Crook Child Development Center San Marcos, TX 78666 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in San Marcos

ZIP 78666Care providers

How to pick care in San Marcos

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.

For families in San Marcos, TX, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does San Marcos, TX have?
Based on current licensing data, San Marcos is home to 34 state-licensed providers: 25 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do San Marcos facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in San Marcos to view ratings where available.
Is child care in San Marcos 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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