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Childcare centers in San Marcos, TX

San Marcos has 38 licensed childcare centers and homes in Texas's licensing records. Among the 845 Texas cities with listings, San Marcos ranks #76 by centers and homes on file. 11 of 38 centers and homes accept Child Care Services. By county, all 38 are recorded in Hays County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) public records · Texas childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 38licensed centers and homes in San Marcoson file in the state's licensing records
  • 2,094licensed seatsof 38 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 68%serve infantsof 37 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 29%accept Child Care Servicesof 38 centers and homes reporting
  • 14%open before 7 AMof 37 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 3%open after 6 PMof 37 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in San Marcos

Showing 1 to 38 of 38 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • Texas State Child Development Center

    102 LUEDERS CT, 78666

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    130
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Kids of the Kingdom

    130 W HOLLAND ST, 78666-2905

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    119
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Paloma Montessori School

    125 W. MCCARTY LN, 78666

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    117
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services

  • Wonderland School Day Care

    302 COUNTRY ESTATES DR, 78666-1100

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    110
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services

  • Blanco Vista EAC YMCA

    2951 BLANCO VISTA BLVD, 78666-5234

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    85
    Hours
    3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services

  • Giggle and Grow San Marcos

    2411 HUNTER RD, 78666-5108

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    74
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services

  • First Step INC

    4003 HUNTER RD, 78666-9351

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    71
    Hours
    7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Little Lambs Learning Center

    415 RIVERSIDE DR, 78666-6934

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    63
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • SMCISD Child Development Center

    1225 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 123, 78666-7732

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    62
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • First Steps to Big Dreams

    715 W HOPKINS ST UNIT 709, 78666-4315

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    42
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Little Leaders Childcare Center

    400 UHLAND RD, 78666-6978

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services

  • SuperStars Enrichment @ Bonham

    1225 N STATE HIGHWAY 123, 78666-7732

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • SuperStars Enrichment @ Bowie

    4020 MONTERREY OAKS, 78666-5228

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

    4766 N STATE HIGHWAY 123 BLDG 100, 78666-9449

    Licensed child care center
    Capacity
    39
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Audie's Daycare

    Licensed child care home
    Capacity
    12
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Audrey Thornton

    Registered child care home
    Capacity
    12
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Guzman Group Day Care Home

    Licensed child care home
    Capacity
    12
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Services
    • Meals provided

  • Short Stuff Daycare

    Licensed child care home
    Capacity
    12
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Meals provided

  • The Tiny Village SMTX LLC

    Licensed child care home
    Capacity
    10
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Meals provided

  • Blanca Gonzalez

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Brooke Pate

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Chelsea Romero

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Dayra Sherbine

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Maritza Smith

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Meals provided

  • Rita Gonzalez

    Listed family home
    Capacity
    3
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Meals provided

Paying for childcare in San Marcos

Three programs can help San Marcos families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In San Marcos", it counts San Marcos centers and homes; where it says "Across Texas", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in San Marcos

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in San Marcos?

San Marcos has 38 licensed childcare centers and homes in Texas's licensing records. Among the 845 Texas cities with listings, San Marcos ranks #76 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.

Which San Marcos centers accept Child Care Services?

11 of San Marcos's 38 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Services. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Services" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 40% of Texas centers in the directory are current Child Care Services providers (6,132 of 15,190 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

How families pay for care in San Marcos →

How do I check a Texas daycare license?

Look the center up in Search Texas Child Care, Texas's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Texas?

For children 0–11 months in licensed child care centers, Texas allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609. For 12–17 months it is 1:5. The full Texas table is in the Texas guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Texas license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →