1
Bowie Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
✓ Real, verified data — Last verified July 2026
Daycare & Childcare Centers in Harlingen, TX
Harlingen has roughly 26 daycare & childcare centers in our directory — a starting point for Texas families looking for the right daycare / childcare center close to home. The list below is drawn from curated public listings and licensing data, then sorted by distance from your search so the nearest options come first. Texas is big and spread out, and what works for one family in Harlingen won’t fit another — schedules, ages served, pricing, and how far you’re willing to drive all matter. That’s why we show real listings with addresses, phone numbers and directions rather than a vague map, so you can make a quick call and decide for yourself. We verify each listing is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), but details change: hours shift, waitlists open and close, and some places update their services between our checks. A two-minute phone call before you load everyone into the car can save a wasted trip. Treat this page as a shortlist to work from — narrow it down, call ahead, and confirm the specifics that matter most for your family in Harlingen. And if you’re after more practical, parent-tested help, our Parents Declassified guides are written for exactly these everyday moments.
The 26 nearest, ranked honestly — never by payment
2
Calvary Christian Day Care Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
3
Casa Grande Head Start Child Development Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
4
Centro De Fe Day Care
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
5
Discoveryland Daycare
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
6
Early Child Care Center of Harlingen 2 LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
7
Early Childcare Center of Harlingen LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
8
Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
9
Heavenly Angels Christian Day Care
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
10
Jefferson Head Start Child Development
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
11
Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
12
Jubilee Harlingen Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
13
Kid's Playhouse Daycare Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
14
Kids Carrousel Day Care
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
15
Little Blessings Child Care Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
16
Little Bloomers
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
17
Little Lou's ABC Daycare
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
18
Luna's Childcare
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
19
Martha's Playschool
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
20
NexGen School for Early Life Foundations LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
21
Play and Learn Day Care Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
22
Sam Houston 2 Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
23
St. Albans Day Care Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
24
TSTC Child Development Headstart
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
25
TSTC Early Head Start Child Development
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
26
Wesley Preparatory School
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Harlingen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
How we chose these. We start from a full public list of daycare & childcare centers serving Harlingen — built from curated public listings and licensing data. We verify each is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), then sort by family-relevant signals: true distance, data completeness (address, phone, website), and listing source. Listings marked “Featured” would be paid placements — clearly labeled — and payment never changes the ranking of these picks. Listings are informational; please verify independently before visiting.
Frequently asked — Harlingen
▸ How much do Harlingen daycare & childcare centers cost?
Pricing varies widely between providers. We don’t list prices because they change often — call the daycare / childcare center directly to confirm current rates, what’s included, and whether they accept your insurance or offer trial sessions.
▸ What should I check before contacting a Harlingen daycare / childcare center?
Confirm current availability, ages or grades served, location and hours — these differ from place to place. The list is sorted by distance from your search so you can start with the closest fit in Harlingen, then call to confirm the details that matter for your family.
▸ Where does this Harlingen listing data come from?
These listings come from curated public listings and licensing data. It’s informational and provided to help you find options near you — verify hours, eligibility and details directly before visiting. We’re an early preview and Texas-only for now.
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