Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Texas

Texas is home to 13,955 state-licensed care providers spanning 243 counties and 813 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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13,955Certified providers

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Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	8,618	View in Texas
Family Child Care Homes	4,633	View in Texas
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	704	View in Texas
Head Start Programs	1,126	View in Texas
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Texas

Houston, TX 1,521 providers San Antonio, TX 868 providers Austin, TX 536 providers Fort Worth, TX 437 providers Dallas, TX 433 providers El Paso, TX 368 providers Katy, TX 226 providers Arlington, TX 210 providers Killeen, TX 160 providers Plano, TX 160 providers Laredo, TX 156 providers Corpus Christi, TX 149 providers

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Choosing care in Texas

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 Texas, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Texas have?

According to current licensing data, Texas has 13,955 licensed providers: 8,618 child care centers, 4,633 family child care homes, and 704 preschools.

How does Texas score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Texas has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Texas have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Houston, San Antonio, Austin lead Texas for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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