Home Daycare in Dickinson, Texas
6 licensed family childcare providers in Dickinson. Home daycares offer smaller group sizes in a residential setting.
Hieu Thanh Vu
3228 BORDEN GULLY DR
Cheryl Ann Hayes-Brandt
5712 YACHT CLUB DR
Yvette Bimage-Fields
2812 AVENUE F
PhuongLoan Nguyen
3106 BAY CREEK DR
Lac Ho
4337 PARKVIEW TERRACE LN
Nam Thi Nguyen
2204 OHIO AVE
How home daycare compares in Dickinson
Dickinson has 6 home-based providers in the directory, about 38% of the local market. Home daycares can be a strong fit for parents who want smaller group sizes, but the inspection history still matters just as much as it does for centers.
38%
A or B safety grades
6
Home providers tracked
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,225/mo
Typical state cost in Texas
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is S&A's Fun Time Learn Time Academy with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Dickinson include Licensed Center, Registered Child-Care Home, Listed Family Home.
The average provider in this market has 43.3 recorded violations, while 3 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,225/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
Texas regulation snapshot
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 checks
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.
Parent 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.
How to use this page
Home daycare pages use the same inspection-based scoring model as center pages.
Smaller capacity does not automatically mean safer care; the record still needs to support it.
Compare home providers against the broader city listing if you want to trade off price, size, and violation history.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Dickinson
What is the difference between home daycare and daycare centers in Dickinson?
Dickinson currently shows 6 home-based providers and 10 center-based options in the directory. Home daycares usually mean smaller group sizes and a residential setting, while centers often provide more staff depth and classroom separation by age.
Are home daycares regulated and inspected 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. 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.
Is home daycare usually cheaper than a center in Dickinson?
Often, yes, but not always. Home daycare can be more affordable because providers run smaller operations with lower overhead. Use the local cost context on this page as a benchmark, then compare quotes provider by provider because tuition can vary a lot even within the same city.