Daycare · Texas

Daycare Costs in Texas — Expected Price Range & Breakdown

In Texas, most daycare projects cost between $8,000 and $25,000 per year, with a typical price near $15,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.

Typical daycare cost

$8,000 – $25,000

per year · typical $15,000

A general planning range, not a quotation.

Daycare cost breakdown

  • Home-based daycare$8,000 – $15,000typical $11,000
  • Center-based daycare$12,000 – $25,000typical $18,000
  • High-end preschool$20,000 – $40,000typical $28,000

At a glance

  • Typical range$8,000 – $25,000
  • Unitper year
  • Cities covered91

What Daycare costs

Covers full-time care for infants through preschoolers. Costs vary by age (infants pricier), location, and type (center vs. home-based). Many families budget $12,000–$20,000 per child.

By city in Texas

Frequently asked questions

How much does daycare cost per month?
Expect $600 to $2,000 per month per child, depending on age, location, and type of care. Infant care is typically pricier.
Why is daycare so expensive?
Low child-to-staff ratios, licensing requirements, rent, and insurance drive costs. Staff wages and benefits are the biggest expense.
Are there ways to reduce daycare costs?
Yes: use a dependent care FSA, ask about sibling discounts, consider a nanny share, or choose a home-based provider. Also check state subsidies.