Montessori
Schola International
AgesToddler to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs13 (4 high risk)
Daycare centers in Austin, TX
346 licensed programs · 218 accept subsidy · median published tuition $1,225 a month · 266 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
Daycare center
The Goddard School of Lakeway
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs5 (1 high risk)
Montessori
Trillium Montessori
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs3
Daycare center
The Learning Experience - Southwest Austin
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs7 (6 high risk)
Montessori
Joyful Journeys Montessori
AgesToddler to school age
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs5
Daycare center
The Learning Experience - Anderson Mill
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1
Daycare center
Angels Care & Learning Center - Maufrais
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs5 (1 high risk)
Montessori
Joy Park Montessori Preschool
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1 (1 high risk)
Daycare center
The Goddard School of Austin
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4 (4 high risk)
Daycare center
KidSpring Bilingual Learning Center (7002 Menchaca Rd)
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours8 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs3
Daycare center
Mockingbird MicroSchool
AgesToddler to school age
Hours8 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition from$2,450 / mo
Violations, last 3 yrs6 (2 high risk)
Montessori
Illuminate Montessori at Bee Cave
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4 (3 high risk)
Daycare center
Mia Mia Preschool - South Austin
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1 (1 high risk)
Montessori
Arbor Montessori Academy
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrsNone on record
Daycare center
Holy Word Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs17 (3 high risk)
Daycare center
First Foundations Preschool
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4
Montessori
Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin)
AgesToddler to school age
Hours8 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4 (1 high risk)
Daycare center
Lil' Angels Daycare Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrsNone on record
Montessori
Montessori Internacional
AgesInfant to school age
Hours8 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs11 (2 high risk)
Daycare center
Open Door Preschool
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6 (3 high risk)
Montessori
Mundo Verde Montessori
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs9 (1 high risk)
Daycare center
One Stop Montessori
AgesToddler to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1
Daycare center
Kids R Kids #33
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs19 (9 high risk)
Daycare center
Paragon Prep Preschool of Austin
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs7 (1 high risk)
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Childcare in Austin: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Austin?
Austin has 562 licensed programs on the Texas register: 346 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 107 home daycares and 109 before and after school programs. 218 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Texas?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Texas. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Austin daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 551 daycare centers in the Austin area, the median center has 4 violations on record in the last three years, and 102 centers have none. 306 have at least one rated high risk by the state. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
What does daycare cost in Austin?
38 programs in the Austin area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,225 a month, and $1,495 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Austin?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Texas families may qualify for Child Care Services scholarships through their local Workforce Solutions office. Public pre-K is free for eligible four-year-olds. 218 of 562 programs in Austin (39%) accept it.
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Source: HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data and Non-Compliance Data, Texas Open Data Portal. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.