Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Waco, TX

Waco, Texas is served by 78 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 WacoProviders
Child Care Centers55View directory
Family Child Care Homes20View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs13View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Waco

55 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waco. 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 Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Academy for Creative Learning Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 322 Child Care Center Akkis Little Angel Academy Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Akkis Little Angel Infant Academy Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 164 Child Care Center Baylor Child Development Ctr Waco, TX 76701 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Brook YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Central Faith Child Development Center Inc Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 259 Child Care Center Cflc 2 LLC Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 112 Child Care Center Champion Zone LLC Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 136 Child Care Center Champion Zone LLC Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 153 Child Care Center Children First Learning Center Waco, TX 76701 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Waco, TX 76701 Capacity 189 Child Care Center Connally ISD Child Care Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 204 Child Care Center Crestview YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 85 Child Care Center Dewey Community Center Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 85 Child Care Center Doris Miller Community Center Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 153 Child Care Center Faith Academy Child Care Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 82 Child Care Center Future Minds Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Gloria's Angels Learning Academy Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Greater Waco Early Education Center Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 149 Child Care Center Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 205 Child Care Center Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Hines YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Horn's Academy Child Care Center Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Ivy Kids of Waco Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 227 Child Care Center Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76711 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Kids Kastle Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 136 Child Care Center Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 258 Child Care Center Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 50 Child Care Center La Vega YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 119 Child Care Center Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Little Christian Academy III Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 99 Child Care Center McLennan Community College CDC Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Mentoring Alliance-Rapoport Elementary Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Mentoring Alliance-Rapoport Primary Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 41 Child Care Center Mountainview YMCA of Central Texas Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Ms Idas Child Care Center Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 130

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Family Child Care Homes in Waco

20 licensed family child care homess are listed in Waco. 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 Ashley Adams Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Brianna Lashae Tyrone Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Caring for Kids Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Christiana Berry Waco, TX 76711 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Cortney Casper Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Deanna Horn Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Elvia Turrubiartes Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Infants 123 Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jessica Rose Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Kids Are People Too Daycare Waco, TX 76704 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lenora Rosecrants Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Love'em or Lose'em Child Care Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Miss TT's Childcare Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Paula Hofen Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Robins Nest Waco, TX 76712 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sunshine Sprouts Academy Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Thelma Rhodes Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Turtle Creek Kids Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home We Teach Each One Childcare Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 12

Preschools in Waco

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Waco. 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 First Baptist Preschool Development Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 300 Preschool Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 109 Preschool St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery Waco, TX 76701 Capacity 150

Head Start Programs in Waco

13 federally funded head start programss are listed in Waco. 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 Brazos Head Start & Early Head Start Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 32 Head Start Program EOAC Brazos Early Head Start Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 84 Head Start Program EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 136 Head Start Program EOAC Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 64 Head Start Program EOAC New Road Head Start/Early Head Start Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 112 Head Start Program Harmony Science Academy Collaboration Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Johnette Hicks Head Start & Early Head Start Waco, TX 76706 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Mitchell Avenue Early Head Start Waco, TX 76708 Capacity 24 Head Start Program New Road Head Start & Early Head Start Waco, TX 76710 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC Waco, TX 76711 Capacity 280 Head Start Program Thurman E. Dorsey Head Start & Early Head Start Waco, TX 76711 Capacity 48 Head Start Program West Avenue Elementary Jump Start - WISD Collaboration Waco, TX 76707 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Woodrow Logan Head Start & Early Head Start Waco, TX 76705 Capacity 24
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ZIP codes in Waco

ZIP 76701Care providersZIP 76704Care providersZIP 76705Care providersZIP 76706Care providersZIP 76707Care providersZIP 76708Care providersZIP 76710Care providersZIP 76711Care providersZIP 76712Care providers

How to pick care in Waco

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Waco, 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 Waco, TX have?
Based on current licensing data, Waco is home to 78 state-licensed providers: 55 child care centers, 20 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Waco facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Waco to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Waco 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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