1
ABC Child Educare LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen 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 Mcallen, TX
Mcallen has roughly 27 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 Mcallen 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 Mcallen. And if you’re after more practical, parent-tested help, our Parents Declassified guides are written for exactly these everyday moments.
The 27 nearest, ranked honestly — never by payment
2
ABC's Children's College
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
3
Alvarez Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
4
Brackenridge Children's Center, LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
5
Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
6
Coky's Day Care Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
7
Colors Daycare Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
8
Easter Seals Child Development
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
9
Escandon Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
10
First United Methodist Church Day Care
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
11
Greenhouse Estimulacion Temprana
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
12
Innovative Child Development Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
13
Instituto Lumen, LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
14
Little Loves Educare
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
15
Little Shining Stars Daycare I
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
16
Loving Angels Child Development Center LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
17
Mega Kids Child Development Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
18
Sam Houston Head Start Campus
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
19
St. Mark Pre School
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
20
St. John's Episcopal Day School
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
21
The Learning Palace
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
22
The Little Classroom LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
23
The Little Heaven Place LLC
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
24
Thigpen Zavala Head Start
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
25
Tony's Playhouse Discover Center
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
26
Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen families. Confirm current openings, ages, hours and tuition directly.”
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing (data.texas.gov)
27
Wilson Head Start Campus
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Licensed-style childcare center serving Mcallen 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 Mcallen — 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 — Mcallen
▸ How much do Mcallen 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 Mcallen 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 Mcallen, then call to confirm the details that matter for your family.
▸ Where does this Mcallen 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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