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Daycare and child care in Austin, Texas

573 licensed child care providers in Austin: 463 daycare centers and 110 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

327 take infants194 provide meals20 open past 6:30 PM227 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Austin

Looking for daycare near you in Austin? Every one of the 573 licensed child care providers here comes from Texas HHSC records, so you can find infant care, preschools and home daycares close to home and compare them on what matters. Use your location to sort the whole list by distance and see how far each one is, then open the closest to read its licensing and inspection record before you visit. Your location stays in your browser and is never sent to us.

Daycares in Austin 573 providers

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Jordin Rivera · capacity 3Roshan Kapadia · capacity 3Lasonia Knight · capacity 3Julia Moen · capacity 3Divya Chedimala · capacity 3Kathleen Croaff · capacity 3Zenaida Govea Villanueva · capacity 3Claudia Lopez · capacity 3Angela D Green · capacity 3Karunarani Pulakhandam · capacity 3Shirlee A Bradshaw · capacity 3Ana Guillen-esquivel · capacity 12Veronica Garcia Soto · capacity 3PISD Copperfield Elementary Extended Day Program · capacity 108Kristy Cloud · capacity 11Joyful Journeys Montessori · capacity 34Baldwin Crew · capacity 136Todos Juntos Escuelita · capacity 61Majestic Oak, LLC · capacity 12Westminster Presbyterian Day School · capacity 65Snapdragon Preschool Domain · capacity 51Garden Blossom Preschool · capacity 34Sonia Camacho · capacity 12Rima Xoyamayagua · capacity 3One Stop Montessori · capacity 37Redbud Schoolhouse LLC · capacity 12Beverly Harkey · capacity 12The Children's House Montessori School · capacity 23Papa And Nanas Childcare Center · capacity 63Austin Montessori Sunset · capacity 286Cadets Childcare INC DBA Clubhouse Cadets @ Cowan Elementary · capacity 28Good Shepherd Episcopal School · capacity 150Austin Play Garden-central · capacity 65Covenant Presbyterian Preschool · capacity 111Los Amiguitos · capacity 34Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool · capacity 33Snapdragon Preschool · capacity 36Hola Spanish Immersion Program · capacity 12Tracis Tots · capacity 12Sun Moon And Stars LLC Learning Center · capacity 183Brilliant Bee Preschool Academy · capacity 12Four Seasons Japanese Daycare · capacity 12Lindsey Falconer · capacity 12Hope Jackson · capacity 12Nancy Langdon · capacity 12Chiquitines Nanny's Home Care · capacity 12Rosie Davis · capacity 12Oak Hill United Methodist Preschool · capacity 93First Presbyterian Day School · capacity 85Wholesome Generation · capacity 76Baby Love Child Care · capacity 12Growing Patch In-home Preschool · capacity 11Austin Montessori School Great Northern Campus · capacity 123The Goddard School · capacity 202Growing Tree · capacity 54Growing Imaginations Learning Center LLC · capacity 50Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School · capacity 85Shepherd Of The Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool · capacity 60First United Methodist Preschool · capacity 85Mini Miracles · capacity 12Kindercare At Bergstrom Tech · capacity 75Cadets Childcare INC DBA Clubhouse Cadets @ Kiker Elementary · capacity 27Triumphant Love Lutheran Child Development Center · capacity 75The Discovery School · capacity 34Kayla Toney · capacity 3Yoga Peace School · capacity 47YMOK Daycare Austin LLC · capacity 64Childrens Center Of Austin · capacity 327Kukumi · capacity 24Westlake Hills Presbyterian Preschool · capacity 160Happy Kids Day Care · capacity 47Star Center Gymnastics · capacity 100Stepping Stone School I · capacity 68St. Catherine Of Siena Preschool · capacity 70Challenger School · capacity 731Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool III · capacity 37Rainbow Scholars Academy LLC · capacity 47Ideas Spanish Immersion Preschool LLC · capacity 12St Michaels Episcopal Day School · capacity 105All Austin Cooperative Nursery School · capacity 55Rose & Buds Playschool · capacity 12Little Gems Learning Home LLC · capacity 12Abiding Love Lutheran Child Development Center · capacity 129Trinity Child Development Center · capacity 48Childrens Discovery Center · capacity 109Athena Montessori Academy · capacity 208Kristens Kids Limited Liability Corporation · capacity 12Montessori Oaks · capacity 102Stepping Stone School III · capacity 240Clayton Crew · capacity 200Campus Adventures @ Parmer Park · capacity 99The William Mosing Center DBA William's School · capacity 20Little Life Preschool · capacity 111Sunshines In The Rain Licensed Child Care · capacity 12Kla Schools Of Sweetwater · capacity 220Xochitl Montessori And Spanish Immersion School, LLC · capacity 36Angels On Earth Dlcc · capacity 32Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool · capacity 49Steiner Christian Preschool, INC · capacity 49Bilingual Early Learning Academy · capacity 44Nc Little Stars Daycare · capacity 12De La Madre Daycare · capacity 12Snapdragon Preschool · capacity 34Austin Thrive Preschool · capacity 12Rise And Shine Childcare · capacity 12Tanias Tots Learning Center · capacity 35Right At School At Hornsby-dunlap Elementary · capacity 30The Learning Experience · capacity 203Westoak Woods Baptist Preschool · capacity 91Acorns To Oaks Preschool - Austin Oaks Church · capacity 110Holy Word Early Learning Center · capacity 154Magic Dragon Multi Cultural Program · capacity 99Two Steps Ahead Learning Center · capacity 49St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center · capacity 75La Tribu Rural · capacity 102Right At School At Joseph Gilbert Elementa · capacity 24Growing Curiosity Community School · capacity 24Casa Meraki School · capacity 51Itzcali Montessori Sip School · capacity 54The Nest · capacity 12Next Generations Child Care · capacity 12Raegan Ellis · capacity 12Petite Ecole Internationale · capacity 49Cuerny Kids LLC · capacity 10Dahlia Montessori And Spanish Immersion School · capacity 48Mia Mia LLC · capacity 151Bilingual Minds · capacity 68Barton Creek Child Development Center · capacity 63Barton Creek Early Preschool Center · capacity 48Barton Creek Child Development Infant Center, INC. · capacity 46Michelle Baker · capacity 12Chandra Walker · capacity 12Papa & Nanas Child Care · capacity 39Claudia Gonzalez · capacity 3Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool II · capacity 51Creative Action After School @ Maplewood Elementary · capacity 85Atelier Preescolar LLC · capacity 34Violet Crown Preschool · capacity 48Bright Horizons Family Center · capacity 244Escuelita Del Alma · capacity 224Priscilla Pond Flawn Child And Family Lab Ut · capacity 75Grace Garden Child Development Center · capacity 64International Immersion Center · capacity 252Woodland Montessori · capacity 74Abacus School Of Austin · capacity 308Club Z INC · capacity 60Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool · capacity 76Learn And Play Preschool · capacity 12Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy · capacity 41ABC Childrens Learning Home · capacity 12Casa De Ninos Bilingual Montessori School · capacity 71First Foundations Preschool · capacity 200International Montessori House Of Children · capacity 64Child Craft School · capacity 99St Matthews Episcopal School · capacity 182Riverbend Christian School · capacity 210Ttlc DBA The Children's Courtyard · capacity 170Natures Way Preschool · capacity 24Hope Children's Center · capacity 192Shining Stars Montessori LLC · capacity 238The Burrow School · capacity 19Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway · capacity 96Wesley School · capacity 95St Marks Episcopal Day School · capacity 105Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School · capacity 110Abcdee Learning Center LLC · capacity 98Robin Maldonado · capacity 11Kiddie Academy Of Bee Cave · capacity 199Right At School At Newton Collins Elementary · capacity 150Stepping Stone School IV · capacity 108Jamie's · capacity 12Schola International · capacity 135Princesses And Pirate Ships · capacity 12Joy Park Montessori School · capacity 102The Ivy International School · capacity 119The Goddard School · capacity 166Childrens Courtyard · capacity 357Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool · capacity 55Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program · capacity 290Jill Harris · capacity 12Leaps N Bounds · capacity 211Tarrytown Childrens Center · capacity 85The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs · capacity 235Little Munchkins Learning Center · capacity 292Loli Spanish Immersion Program · capacity 12The Childrens Discovery Center · capacity 64Child Development Center At Temple Beth Israel · capacity 139Kido International Preschool · capacity 154Faith Lutheran Child Development Center · capacity 150Wawas Spanish Immersion Childcare · capacity 12Life Family Learning Center · capacity 64Guidepost Montessori At Bee Cave · capacity 221Stepping Stone School Xi · capacity 136Chisholm La Petite Academy · capacity 109Children's Courtyard · capacity 396Bloom Preschool · capacity 12Austin Childrens Montessori · capacity 61The Learning Experience Southwest Austin · capacity 193Childrens Courtyard · capacity 224Trulove Montessori · capacity 24Rosies Day Care · capacity 48Hyde Park Montessori · capacity 60Kindercare Learning Center · capacity 150Bright Horizons Family Center · capacity 194Stepping Stone School Xviii · capacity 170The Childrens House - Tots · capacity 12Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center · capacity 96Capital Metro Childcare And Learning Center · capacity 74Nature Preschool Center · capacity 37Little Sprouts · capacity 28The Learning Experience · capacity 231School In The Hills · capacity 245Peace Of Mind Childrens Center · capacity 125Kindercare Learning Center · capacity 105Austin Butterfly Academy · capacity 12Mundo Verde Montessori LLC · capacity 144Happy Bunnies · capacity 95Cadets Childcare INC DBA Clubhouse Cadets @ Baldwin · capacity 12Kiddie Round-up #9 · capacity 20Carreon Bilingual Learning Center · capacity 12Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition · capacity 136Challenger School · capacity 270Wild Heart Preschool · capacity 34Clever Academy · capacity 30Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool · capacity 133The Learning Experience · capacity 166Blossoming Humans LLC · capacity 68Campus Adventures @ Bluff Springs · capacity 150Montessori Internacional · capacity 95The Nest At Anderson Mill · capacity 216Austin Children's Academy · capacity 150The Goddard School · capacity 168Austin Baptist Church · capacity 75Childrens Courtyard · capacity 332Stepping Stone School Vi · capacity 157Stepping Stone School II · capacity 51Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated · capacity 105Four Seasons Community School · capacity 138AISD Boone Child Care · capacity 35House Of Little Angels LLC · capacity 105Hillcrest Childrens Academy · capacity 250YMOK Daycare Austin LLC · capacity 62Primrose School Of Austin At Mueller · capacity 284Empower Kidz Drop In · capacity 35Stepping Stone School Xii · capacity 307Kids Connection /jcamps · capacity 403Lotus Buds · capacity 12Copernicus STEM Academy · capacity 75Earth Kids · capacity 135Barton Creek Child Development Center EISD · capacity 69Little Folks Nursery And Bilingual Day Care Center · capacity 168Country Home Learning Center #7, LTD · capacity 310Kids R Kids #33 · capacity 356St. Martin's Lutheran Day School · capacity 176Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse · capacity 19Idea Lab - Austin · capacity 49Tiny Feet Daycare #2 · capacity 36Stepping Stone School Xiv · capacity 263Kolibri Daycare · capacity 12Patton Child Development Center · capacity 34Escuela Montessori De Montopolis · capacity 60Fishers Of Men Academy · capacity 12Bethany Lutheran Preschool · capacity 150Trillium Montessori · capacity 65Childrens Center Of Austin · capacity 275Lsp Four Points, INC. · capacity 154Shoreline Learning Center · capacity 253Primrose School Of Shady Hollow · capacity 210Headwaters School · capacity 178Ashford Montessori · capacity 99Bright Beginnings · capacity 136Sapienza Montessori · capacity 85International Montessori House Of Children · capacity 51Kido International Preschool · capacity 425All Stars Academy · capacity 61Stepping Stone School V · capacity 168Caraway YMCA Of Central Texas · capacity 150Mama Melli Childcare Center · capacity 34Stepping Stone School Xvii · capacity 88Bethany School · capacity 140Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School · capacity 130Angels Care And Learning Center #2 · capacity 126Uphaus Child Development Center · capacity 65Stepping Stone School Ix · capacity 227Parkside Community Montessori School · capacity 135Think Lounge Nurture Center LLC · capacity 28The Rosedale Preschool · capacity 29Jollyville YMCA Of Central Texas · capacity 85Spicewood YMCA Of Central Texas · capacity 150Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool · capacity 136
290 of 536 mapped providers match. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Austin by the numbers

Computed from the state’s list as of Aug 16, 2026. Counts change as permits open and close.

Licensed spots at providers that take each age

Infants (327 providers)
31,974
Toddlers (422 providers)
38,369
Preschool (531 providers)
50,409
School age (507 providers)
50,470
All ages, 573 providers
52,664

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
94
Open past 6:30 PM
20
Open on weekends
11
Provide meals
194
Home-based providers
19%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
79
Median licensed capacity
74

Longest licensed: Nancy Langdon (1983), Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center (1985), Kindercare Learning Center (1985).

Largest: Challenger School (731), Kido International Preschool (425), Country Home Learning Center #8, LTD (420).

Daycare in Austin by ZIP code

42 ZIP codes have licensed childcare, most providers first. Pick one to narrow the list.

Popular searches in Austin

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Nearby cities

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Austin

Across the cited standards on record for Austin providers, as of Aug 16, 2026. Risk levels are the state’s. Details are on each provider’s page under Inspection history.

  1. 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
    138
  2. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    137
  3. 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation Inspection
    117
  4. 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    93
  5. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    73

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Austin: common questions

How many daycares are there in Austin?
As of August 16, 2026, 573 childcare providers held a permit in Austin: 463 licensed centers and 110 home-based providers, with 52,664 licensed spots between them. Permits open and close every week, so treat this as a snapshot of the state’s list on that date rather than a live count.
Which Austin daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 327 providers in Austin were licensed for infants. Being licensed for infants is not the same as having an infant spot open, so call ahead. See infant care in Austin. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 227 providers in Austin reported to the state that they accept childcare subsidies. See the list. Acceptance can change and can depend on the program, so confirm directly with the provider before you rely on it.
How many Austin daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 545 of 573 providers in Austin had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 93 had no standard cited on any visit. Each provider page lists its inspections and any standards cited, as the state recorded them. How to read a Texas inspection record.
Is there 24-hour or overnight daycare in Austin?
As of August 16, 2026, 11 providers in Austin either listed hours around the clock (5 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Austin. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Austin?
The best daycare in Austin is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 573 providers held a permit in Austin: 327 take infants, 94 open by 6:30 AM, 20 stay open past 6:30 PM and 227 accept child care assistance. Narrow the list to what you need, shortlist three, read each provider’s licence and inspection record, then visit. How to choose the best daycare for your child.
Which Austin daycares are top rated?
Family ratings on this site come only from reviews written here by families, and a provider shows one once it has enough counted reviews. They are the reviewers’ opinions and never change the licensing record, which is shown the same way for every provider. Where a list has an order, the order is stated. How lists are ordered.
How much does daycare cost in Austin?
Texas does not publish tuition, so a price appears on a provider page only when the provider has supplied one. What the state does publish for Austin is which providers accept child care assistance (227 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (313) and which offer drop-in care (106). Prices depend mostly on the child’s age, the hours you need, and whether it is a center or a home. What shapes daycare prices in Texas · Help paying for daycare in Texas

Every provider shown held a permit with the State of Texas as of August 16, 2026. About the data and how this list is built.