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Daycare and child care in Pasadena, Texas

48 licensed child care providers in Pasadena: 37 daycare centers and 11 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

43 take infants34 provide meals6 open past 6:30 PM26 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Pasadena

Looking for daycare near you in Pasadena? Every one of the 48 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 Pasadena 48 providers

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Virginia Ann Castilla · capacity 3Maria Celado · capacity 3Hoa Thi Vu · capacity 12Diem Thach · capacity 12Aileen's Home Daycare · capacity 12Nhien Thi Nguyen · capacity 12Norma Leon · capacity 12Bushi Ban International · capacity 136Richey Road Head Start · capacity 88Kreative Kidz Academy · capacity 12The Wiggle Room · capacity 223Champions @ Carter Lomax Middle School · capacity 50Koala Cubs · capacity 103Kidz Kampus Learning Academy · capacity 94Just 4 Kidz Home Daycare · capacity 12Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center · capacity 107Asbury Methodist Day School · capacity 102Ryss STEM Academy Pasadena · capacity 102First Presbyterian Preschool · capacity 75The Learning Treehouse · capacity 140Redbluff Kids INC · capacity 125Alpha Academy #3 · capacity 99New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz · capacity 125Kids First Of Pasadena · capacity 95Pasadena Learning Center · capacity 93Steadfast Academy · capacity 172Memorial Kids Academy · capacity 182Kid N Play Learning Academy · capacity 94Monica Zapata · capacity 12Familia Hogar Daycare · capacity 12Connect Early Learning Center · capacity 120Pals Activity Center · capacity 133Learning Minds Academy · capacity 114Pasadena Head Start Center · capacity 220Kids Connect Of Pasadena · capacity 123Deer Park Early Childhood Center · capacity 100Fairmont Kindercare · capacity 102Star Montessori · capacity 404Kool Kids Daycare · capacity 199Building Blocks Academy Pasadena · capacity 160Academy Learning Center · capacity 103
41 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Pasadena 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 (43 providers)
4,668
Toddlers (43 providers)
4,668
Preschool (46 providers)
4,994
School age (43 providers)
4,664
All ages, 48 providers
5,047

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
29
Open past 6:30 PM
6
Open on weekends
3
Provide meals
34
Home-based providers
23%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
4
Median licensed capacity
102

Longest licensed: Academy Learning Center (1987), Fairmont Kindercare (1987), First Presbyterian Preschool (1998).

Largest: Star Montessori (404), The Wiggle Room (223), The Bridge For Kids Childcare Center (223).

Daycare in Pasadena by ZIP code

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

Popular searches in Pasadena

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Pasadena

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

  1. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    16
  2. 746.303(b)Report Number of Employees
    12
  3. 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
    10
  4. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    8
  5. 746.1203(4)Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
    8

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Pasadena: common questions

How many daycares are there in Pasadena?
As of August 16, 2026, 48 childcare providers held a permit in Pasadena: 37 licensed centers and 11 home-based providers, with 5,047 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 Pasadena daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 43 providers in Pasadena 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 Pasadena. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 26 providers in Pasadena 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 Pasadena daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 46 of 48 providers in Pasadena 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.
What is the best daycare in Pasadena?
The best daycare in Pasadena is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 48 providers held a permit in Pasadena: 43 take infants, 29 open by 6:30 AM, 6 stay open past 6:30 PM and 26 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena is which providers accept child care assistance (26 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (26) and which offer drop-in care (14). 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.