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Daycare and child care in Lancaster, Texas

26 licensed child care providers in Lancaster: 16 daycare centers and 10 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

23 take infants21 provide meals5 open past 6:30 PM23 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Lancaster

Looking for daycare near you in Lancaster? Every one of the 26 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 Lancaster 26 providers

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Where they are

Neighborhood Christian Learning Center Of Lancaster · capacity 58Sherilyn Roblow · capacity 12Tanya Lynn Lawrence · capacity 12Innovation Station Learning Academy · capacity 86Karen's Little Learners Child Care And Day School · capacity 12Shannons Lil Angels · capacity 100Innovation Station Learning Academy · capacity 72Londons Kings And Queens Academy · capacity 103Pcpmf Learning Academy · capacity 12New Harmony Academy · capacity 78Shondra Snyder · capacity 12Linda Jackson · capacity 12Zion Kidz Academy & Learning Center · capacity 123Keisha's Kare Academy · capacity 12Berne Academy Dcc · capacity 246Nana's Touch Home Daycare · capacity 12Stepping Stones Christian Academy · capacity 54Brooke Of Life Montessori Academy · capacity 68Tnt Family Daycare · capacity 12Candi's Creative Learning Center · capacity 68The Gardner Preparatory School II, LLC · capacity 85Brave Hearts Child Care And Learning Center LLC · capacity 12Kid's University Learning Center · capacity 182
23 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Lancaster 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 (23 providers)
1,443
Toddlers (23 providers)
1,443
Preschool (25 providers)
1,583
School age (26 providers)
1,703
All ages, 26 providers
1,703

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
18
Open past 6:30 PM
5
Open on weekends
4
Provide meals
21
Home-based providers
38%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
1
Median licensed capacity
68

Longest licensed: Berne Academy Dcc (1989), Sherilyn Roblow (1995), Kid's University Learning Center (2007).

Largest: Berne Academy Dcc (246), Kid's University Learning Center (182), Zion Kidz Academy & Learning Center (123).

Daycare in Lancaster by ZIP code

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

Popular searches in Lancaster

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Nearby cities

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Lancaster

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

  1. 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    13
  2. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    7
  3. 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
    6
  4. 747.5005(2)Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
    4
  5. 746.303(b)Report Number of Employees
    4

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Lancaster: common questions

How many daycares are there in Lancaster?
As of August 16, 2026, 26 childcare providers held a permit in Lancaster: 16 licensed centers and 10 home-based providers, with 1,703 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 Lancaster daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 23 providers in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 23 providers in Lancaster 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 Lancaster daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 26 of 26 providers in Lancaster had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 4 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 Lancaster?
As of August 16, 2026, 1 providers in Lancaster either listed hours around the clock (1 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Lancaster. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Lancaster?
The best daycare in Lancaster is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 26 providers held a permit in Lancaster: 23 take infants, 18 open by 6:30 AM, 5 stay open past 6:30 PM and 23 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster is which providers accept child care assistance (23 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (13) and which offer drop-in care (13). 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.