Licensed child care in Texas
How child care licensing works in Texas, where to verify a license and the cities we cover with the state's official data.
Who licenses child care
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation.
Texas publishes operating hours and a five-year inspection summary (inspections and deficiencies by risk level) for every operation; we show both. Listed family homes, which do not receive routine inspections, are not included.
Search Texas Child CareLicense types in the data
| Type (as named by the state) | Programs |
|---|---|
| Licensed Center | 9,599 |
| Registered Child-Care Home | 1,723 |
| Licensed Child-Care Home | 1,596 |
Source: HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations, data.texas.gov, data of November 5, 2026.
Texas cities
Help paying
Child Care Services (CCS), Texas Workforce Commission. See child care assistance by state and daycare costs.
Questions
Who licenses child care in Texas?
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation. Its official search is "Search Texas Child Care".
How many licensed child care programs are in Texas?
The state data we use (November 5, 2026) lists 9,599 centers and programs and 3,319 family child care homes with an active license.
Is there help paying for child care in Texas?
Yes. The main program is Child Care Services (CCS), Texas Workforce Commission. Eligibility depends on income, family size and work or school hours.