Texas Daycares

15,222

Facilities

54.6

Avg Score

33.2

Avg Violations

A
B
C
D
F

Grade Distribution

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

14,053 of 15,222 providers have inspection history

Active providers

15,211 providers appear active in the current roster

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 2, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing data plus DaycareCheck safety scoring

State Snapshot

Texas currently has 15,222 tracked facilities. 14,053 have inspection history, 15,211 appear active, and 4,162 facilities hold an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is April 2, 2026.

Updated April 3, 2026 from state licensing records and DaycareCheck scoring.

Largest Cities in Texas

Cities in Texas

B
69
C
76
H
53
L
58
M
55
P
49
S
85

Sabinal

2 daycares

A

Sachse

21 daycares

A

Sadler

1 daycare

F

Saginaw

25 daycares

A

Saint Hedwig

3 daycares

A

Salado

6 daycares

B

San Angelo

75 daycares

A

San Antonio

775 daycares

A

San Augustine

3 daycares

A

San Benito

21 daycares

A

San Carlos

1 daycare

F

San Diego

3 daycares

D

San Elizario

3 daycares

A

San Felipe

1 daycare

F

San Juan

33 daycares

A

San Marcos

35 daycares

A

San Saba

8 daycares

A

Sanger

12 daycares

A

Santa Fe

18 daycares

A

Santa Rosa

1 daycare

A

Santo

2 daycares

B

Savannah

6 daycares

A

Schertz

35 daycares

A

Schulenburg

2 daycares

A

scotland

1 daycare

Scurry

2 daycares

A

Seabrook

5 daycares

D

seadrift

1 daycare

Seagoville

7 daycares

A

Seagraves

1 daycare

D

Sealy

8 daycares

A

Seguin

26 daycares

A

Selma

6 daycares

B

Seminole

7 daycares

A

Seven Points

1 daycare

F

Seymour

3 daycares

D

Shady Shores

2 daycares

F

Shallowater

3 daycares

C

Shenandoah

2 daycares

C

Shepherd

3 daycares

A

Sherman

32 daycares

A

Shiner

5 daycares

B

Sierra Blanca

1 daycare

B

Silsbee

9 daycares

B

Sinton

4 daycares

A

Skellytown

1 daycare

C

skidmore

1 daycare

Slaton

4 daycares

A

Smithville

2 daycares

A

Snyder

7 daycares

A

Socorro

15 daycares

A

Somerset

1 daycare

F

Somerville

2 daycares

A

Sonora

2 daycares

A

Sour Lake

3 daycares

A

South Houston

3 daycares

A

Southlake

19 daycares

A

Spearman

4 daycares

F

Spicewood

6 daycares

A

Splendora

5 daycares

B

Spring

209 daycares

A

Spring Branch

4 daycares

F

Springtown

8 daycares

A

spur

1 daycare

St Paul

1 daycare

A

Stafford

21 daycares

D

Stamford

3 daycares

B

Stanton

3 daycares

B

Stephenville

17 daycares

A

Sterling City

1 daycare

B

Stinnett

1 daycare

A

Stockdale

4 daycares

B

Stratford

3 daycares

C

Strawn

1 daycare

F

Sudan

1 daycare

C

Sugar Land

99 daycares

A

Sugarland

2 daycares

F

Sullivan City

3 daycares

D

Sulphur Springs

12 daycares

A

Sundown

1 daycare

F

Sunnyvale

7 daycares

A

Sunray

1 daycare

F

Sutherland Springs

1 daycare

A

Sweeny

6 daycares

A

Sweetwater

7 daycares

A
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Childcare Regulations in Texas

Texas requires all childcare operations serving more than three unrelated children to be licensed or registered through HHSC. Minimum standards cover caregiver qualifications, building safety, nutrition, and supervision. Licensed centers, licensed homes, and registered homes each have distinct requirements.

Staff-to-Child Ratios

Age GroupStaff : Children
Infants (0-11 months)1:4
Toddlers (12-17 months)1:5
Toddlers (18-23 months)1:9
Preschool (2 years)1:11
Preschool (3 years)1:15
Preschool (4 years)1:18
School Age (5-13 years)1:22

Licensing Agency

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation

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Inspection Frequency

Licensed centers receive at least one unannounced inspection per year. Newly licensed operations are inspected more frequently during their first year. Complaint-based inspections occur at any time and are always unannounced.

Background Check Requirements

All owners, directors, caregivers, and employees must pass a name-based criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety and an FBI fingerprint check. A search of the Texas sex offender registry and the central abuse and neglect registry (DFPS) is also required before employment.

Average Monthly Cost

$1,225/mo

Center-based infant care

Know Your Rights

Texas law guarantees parents the right to enter and observe their child's childcare operation at any time during hours of operation without prior notice. Inspection and investigation reports are publicly available through the HHSC search tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are daycares regulated in Texas?

Texas requires all childcare operations serving more than three unrelated children to be licensed or registered through HHSC. Minimum standards cover caregiver qualifications, building safety, nutrition, and supervision. Licensed centers, licensed homes, and registered homes each have distinct requirements. The regulatory agency is the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation. All owners, directors, caregivers, and employees must pass a name-based criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety and an FBI fingerprint check. A search of the Texas sex offender registry and the central abuse and neglect registry (DFPS) is also required before employment.

What are the staff-to-child ratios for daycares in Texas?

Texas requires specific staff-to-child ratios based on age group. Infants (0-11 months): 1:4. Toddlers (12-17 months): 1:5. Toddlers (18-23 months): 1:9. Preschool (2 years): 1:11. Preschool (3 years): 1:15. Preschool (4 years): 1:18. School Age (5-13 years): 1:22. These ratios apply to licensed childcare centers.

How often are daycares inspected in Texas?

Licensed centers receive at least one unannounced inspection per year. Newly licensed operations are inspected more frequently during their first year. Complaint-based inspections occur at any time and are always unannounced.