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Daycare and child care in The Woodlands, Texas

34 licensed child care providers in The Woodlands: 32 daycare centers and 2 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

15 take infants9 provide meals0 open past 6:30 PM10 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in The Woodlands

Looking for daycare near you in The Woodlands? Every one of the 34 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 The Woodlands 34 providers

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Susan Kralevich · capacity 3David Elementary/ymca · capacity 68Living Word Lutheran School · capacity 86Little Saints · capacity 100Early Learning Presbyterian Preschool · capacity 119Hailey Elem/ymca · capacity 68Good Shepherd Learning Center · capacity 98Colin Powell Elem/ymca · capacity 60Little Oaks Early Learning Academy · capacity 104Children Of Joy · capacity 101Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA · capacity 60Sally K Ride Elem/ymca · capacity 60Children Of The Woodlands · capacity 340Trinity Episcopal Day School · capacity 229Bush Elem/ymca · capacity 60Coulson Tough Elementary YMCA · capacity 60Community Kids Child Care · capacity 85Paddington British Private School · capacity 266Forest Crossing Kindercare · capacity 165Interfaith Child Development Center · capacity 345Teremok · capacity 12South Montgomery County YMCA · capacity 90Kids Of The Kingdom · capacity 120Primrose School Of The Woodlands At Sterling Ridge · capacity 176The Woodlands Young Learners Academy · capacity 204Woodlands Montessori · capacity 104Brighton Academy · capacity 133First Kids Academy · capacity 150Campus Kids @ Timber Creek Elementary · capacity 50The Climbing Tree · capacity 400Greystone House · capacity 90
31 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in The Woodlands 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 (15 providers)
2,328
Toddlers (24 providers)
3,749
Preschool (25 providers)
3,799
School age (34 providers)
4,309
All ages, 34 providers
4,309

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
10
Open past 6:30 PM
0
Open on weekends
0
Provide meals
9
Home-based providers
6%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
1
Median licensed capacity
100

Longest licensed: First Kids Academy (1986), Woodlands Montessori (1987), South Montgomery County YMCA (1987).

Largest: The Climbing Tree (400), Interfaith Child Development Center (345), Children Of The Woodlands (340).

Daycare in The Woodlands by ZIP code

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

Popular searches in The Woodlands

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in The Woodlands

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

  1. 744.201(4)Designating Director
    25
  2. 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    11
  3. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    10
  4. 746.3805(b)(3)Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
    9
  5. 744.401(6)Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
    8

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in The Woodlands: common questions

How many daycares are there in The Woodlands?
As of August 16, 2026, 34 childcare providers held a permit in The Woodlands: 32 licensed centers and 2 home-based providers, with 4,309 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 The Woodlands daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 15 providers in The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 10 providers in The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 33 of 34 providers in The Woodlands had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 1 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 The Woodlands?
The best daycare in The Woodlands is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 34 providers held a permit in The Woodlands: 15 take infants, 10 open by 6:30 AM, 0 stay open past 6:30 PM and 10 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands?
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 The Woodlands is which providers accept child care assistance (10 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (23) and which offer drop-in care (11). 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.