Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Taylor County

Taylor County, Texas is home to 86 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, TX 7 providers Abilene, TX 74 providers Merkel, TX 10 providers

Child Care Centers in Taylor County

37 providers in Taylor County: Abilene, , Merkel

Child Care Center A Habitat for Learning Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 163 Child Care Center Abilene Learning Academy LLC Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church Academy Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 106 Child Care Center All Gods Children Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 319 Child Care Center Alliance After School at Bonham Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Alliance After School at Lawn TX 79530 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Alliance After School at Taylor Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care @ Long Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Alcorta Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Austin Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Bassetti Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Buffalo Gap TX 79508 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Purcell Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Alliance After School Care at Ward Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 110 Child Care Center Alliance at Merkel Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 65 Child Care Center Alliance- After School at TLCA Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Beltway Kids Academy Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 259 Child Care Center Blest Beginnings Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Cornerstone Christian School Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Growing Hearts Childcare Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 86 Child Care Center Kids of Faith Learning Center Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 204 Child Care Center Lil School House TX 79508 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Lil School House Cottage TX 79508 Capacity 61 Child Care Center Little Saints Early Childhood Center Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Mentoring Alliance After School - Bowie Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Mentoring Alliance After School - Dyess Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 35 Child Care Center New Beginnings Childcare Academy Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 106 Child Care Center New Heights Learning Zone Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 102 Child Care Center Pioneer Drive CDC Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 250

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Family Child Care Homes in Taylor County

44 providers in Taylor County: , Abilene, Merkel

Family Child Care Home AJ's Daycare TX 79562 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Amanda Marie Guillory Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Amber's Angels Family Child Care Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ann Howk Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Arlene Coleman Bell Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Ashley Johnson Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Brandy Hamlin Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Brenda Jones Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Brenda V Garcia Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brigette Bailey Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Catherine Vinson Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Christina Rooslet Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Debbie Hunt Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Destinee Jordan Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Emily Gossett Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Ixel Day Care Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jaime Abila Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home JC's Spot for Tots Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Esskew Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Joie Layne Morris Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Juanita Martinez Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Keily Caro Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Ann Ely Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Kylie Jamison Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Lacey Connel Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Leiaya Winter Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lisa-Marie Gill Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lucy's Cub House Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Maci Jo Hunter Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 3 Family Child Care Home Martha Kay Austin TX 79562 Capacity 3

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Preschools in Taylor County

5 providers in Taylor County: Abilene,

Preschool Day Nursery of Abilene Beltway Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 125 Preschool Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 120 Preschool Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center Abilene, TX 79602 Capacity 175 Preschool Tiny Tribe Preschool TX 79562 Capacity 42 Preschool YMCA of Abilene- Preschool Center Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 123
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Head Start Programs in Taylor County

5 providers in Taylor County: Abilene, Merkel

Head Start Program Crockett Early Head Start Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 141 Head Start Program David Crockett Early Head Start Abilene, TX 79605 Capacity 164 Head Start Program Long Early Learning Center Abilene, TX 79603 Capacity 380 Head Start Program Merkel Elementary Merkel, TX 79536 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Wylie Early Childhood Center Abilene, TX 79606 Capacity 9
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Choosing care in Taylor County

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Taylor County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Taylor County have?
According to current licensing data, Taylor County, Texas has 86 licensed providers: 37 child care centers, 44 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.
Which cities in Taylor County have care providers?
Based on the current data, , Abilene, Merkel have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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