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Daycare and child care in Killeen, Texas

159 licensed child care providers in Killeen: 88 daycare centers and 71 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

119 take infants111 provide meals10 open past 6:30 PM79 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Killeen

Looking for daycare near you in Killeen? Every one of the 159 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 Killeen 159 providers

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Shrhonda Davis · capacity 3Sixta Pizarro · capacity 3Amber Parker · capacity 3Trina Deramus-mitchell · capacity 3Alysia Roane · capacity 3Esther Francillion · capacity 3Bayo Jayeoba · capacity 3Carmen Y Benitez Rivera · capacity 12Kim M Davis-adams · capacity 12Shaquavia Harvey · capacity 3Hopkins Home Day Care · capacity 12Mildred Davis · capacity 6Sabrina Lewis · capacity 3Reeces Creek YMCA · capacity 68Keylon Rena Huntley · capacity 12Heather Marie Morua · capacity 12Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care · capacity 12Huggable Home Preschool · capacity 12Asymca Alice W. Douse · capacity 100Kids World Learning Academy · capacity 136Central Texas Childrens Academy · capacity 52Maxdale Armed Services YMCA · capacity 51Cedar Valley YMCA · capacity 120Grace Lutheran School · capacity 153St. Christopher's Episcopal School · capacity 108Brookhaven Elementary YMCA · capacity 68The Learning Zone · capacity 224Cairos Development Center For Early Learners · capacity 94Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA · capacity 102Central Texas 4C INC. DBA Ave C Head Start · capacity 100The Greatest Adventures Academy LLC · capacity 137Faith's First Steps Home Daycare · capacity 12C5 Learning Academy LLC · capacity 39Ira Cross Jr Elementary · capacity 102Bambino's Child Care And Learning Center · capacity 105Rochelle Knighten · capacity 3Tiny Troops Learning Center · capacity 12Haybranch Elementary YMCA · capacity 51Mary Jones · capacity 3Maude Moore Wood Asymca · capacity 68Beginning Steps Daycare · capacity 12Cynthia Scott · capacity 3Maria Burgos · capacity 12Sandra Lievers · capacity 6Pershing Park YMCA · capacity 51Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center · capacity 66Lourdes Benitez · capacity 3Be You CDC · capacity 45Education Connection · capacity 283Barbara Davila · capacity 12Marvorine Natalie Bailey · capacity 12Janiaya Johnson · capacity 8Tiny Steps · capacity 12Marlboro Heights Head Start · capacity 80Theresas Creative Minds · capacity 12God's Promise · capacity 12Sherry Lyn Gibbs · capacity 12First Start Child Care #2 · capacity 60Willow Springs Elementary School Armed Services YMCA · capacity 100Dandelion Christian Montessori · capacity 34Ms. Ts Tiny Teapot Tots Academic Child Care Center · capacity 20Delorse Hudson · capacity 3Alexis Castro · capacity 3Blooming Mind Learning Center LLC · capacity 38Saegert Ranch YMCA · capacity 100Unique CDC · capacity 221Adrianna Wueschinski · capacity 3Trimmier YMCA · capacity 51Inspired Designs Educational Learning Lounge 2 · capacity 78Extreme Cheer -n- Tumble · capacity 68Killeen Downtown Head Start · capacity 58New Creation Learning Center · capacity 92Love X Wonders Learning Academy · capacity 129Kids Happy Land Learning Center · capacity 41A Heart For The Children · capacity 12First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC · capacity 49Ariana's Learning Academy · capacity 34Classie Renee Riley · capacity 12Precious Jewel Childcare Services · capacity 6Learning For Life Child Development Center · capacity 105Little Minds Big Thoughts LLC · capacity 34Doris West · capacity 12Katys Daycare · capacity 12Alcira Fontenot · capacity 122Y Smart Kids Care, LLC · capacity 84Inspiring Little Minds Learning Center · capacity 40Kinderville Learning Academy · capacity 12Petra Ann Wilson · capacity 12Kimberly Burks · capacity 12Moss Rose Head Start · capacity 28Fun Time Learning Center · capacity 59Kingdoms Treasure's Learning Center · capacity 74We Inspire Little Minds 2 · capacity 61Tiny Tikes Daycare LLC · capacity 12Nae Nae's Nursery Station · capacity 24Greater Love Learning Academy LLC · capacity 212The Great Play Place · capacity 106Kimberly Davis · capacity 6Timberidge YMCA · capacity 100Kidz Corner Daycare LLC · capacity 12Poohs Creative Learning Center · capacity 81Tiny Blessings Academy Preschool LLC · capacity 12Noahs Little Ark Academy LLC · capacity 12Mimis Future Leaders · capacity 12Wildflower Learning Center · capacity 40Center Of Rising Emotions · capacity 36The Kidz Clubhouse · capacity 303Just For Tots 5 · capacity 146Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center · capacity 144Just For Tots #3 · capacity 173Teresa M Ramirez · capacity 12Helen Stewart · capacity 12Somos Felices Aqui · capacity 12Handprints Child Care 10 LLC DBA Handprints Academy · capacity 176The Playhouse · capacity 12Armed Services YMCA @ Clifton Park · capacity 80First United Methodist Church Child Development Center · capacity 132Creation Of Life · capacity 12Iduma Elementary School Armed Services YMCA · capacity 80Armed Services YMCA @ Killeen Elementary · capacity 80Big Dreamers Child Care · capacity 40Tortuguitas Daycare · capacity 61st Thing 1st Child Development And Learning Center, LLC · capacity 38Little Shadows Child Development Center LLC · capacity 64Jenny Quinones Sanchez · capacity 9Kiddie Jungle Learning Center · capacity 43Vera Hodges · capacity 12Ayreale Sally · capacity 12Anita Delores Smith · capacity 12Creative Child Learning Academy · capacity 258Elsie Steele · capacity 12Upliftment Child Care · capacity 12Brain Builders Learning Academy · capacity 85Shamael's Child Care · capacity 12The Schools At Childrens Tree House Early Learning Campus · capacity 204Ms. Vickies Daycare · capacity 12Carousel Learning Center · capacity 113Leafy Tree Day Care LLC · capacity 44The Learning Lodge II · capacity 82Sandra Lee Powell · capacity 12Georgellen Cay Crum · capacity 3Greater Needs Learning Academy · capacity 91Kids Community Village · capacity 31Sevyns Little Star · capacity 69Alenairan Gomez Barroso · capacity 12Sandra Warner · capacity 6Just For Tots #4 · capacity 102Brain Builders Learning Center · capacity 55Adventure Time CDC · capacity 125Shan Shan Corious Tots LLC · capacity 12Koinonia Children's Academy · capacity 119Peebles Elementary YMCA · capacity 75Lil Fox's Den Child Development Center, LLC · capacity 125Just For Tots #2 · capacity 136The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center · capacity 134
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Childcare in Killeen 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 (119 providers)
6,543
Toddlers (130 providers)
6,925
Preschool (153 providers)
8,789
School age (144 providers)
8,656
All ages, 159 providers
8,872

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
133
Open past 6:30 PM
10
Open on weekends
13
Provide meals
111
Home-based providers
45%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
30
Median licensed capacity
38

Longest licensed: Central Texas College Child Development Center (1986), Anita Delores Smith (1991), Haybranch Elementary YMCA (1992).

Largest: The Kidz Clubhouse (303), Education Connection (283), Creative Child Learning Academy (258).

Daycare in Killeen by ZIP code

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

Popular searches in Killeen

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Nearby cities

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Killeen

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

  1. 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    36
  2. 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
    27
  3. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    26
  4. 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    24
  5. 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    20

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Killeen: common questions

How many daycares are there in Killeen?
As of August 16, 2026, 159 childcare providers held a permit in Killeen: 88 licensed centers and 71 home-based providers, with 8,872 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 Killeen daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 119 providers in Killeen 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 Killeen. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 79 providers in Killeen 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 Killeen daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 144 of 159 providers in Killeen had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 27 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 Killeen?
As of August 16, 2026, 40 providers in Killeen either listed hours around the clock (0 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Killeen. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Killeen?
The best daycare in Killeen is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 159 providers held a permit in Killeen: 119 take infants, 133 open by 6:30 AM, 10 stay open past 6:30 PM and 79 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 Killeen 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 Killeen?
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 Killeen is which providers accept child care assistance (79 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (74) and which offer drop-in care (62). 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.