How do I choose the right daycare in Port Lavaca?

When choosing a daycare in Port Lavaca, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Child Daycare & Preschools in Port Lavaca, Texas (8 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Port Lavaca?

Port Lavaca offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Texas?

Daycare costs in Texas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Port Lavaca for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Port Lavaca

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Calhoun County Ymca Hjm Afterschool Care

3.94 score

3.9(9)

605 N Commerce St, Port Lavaca, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

This facility receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights clean facilities, friendly staff, and good equipment. Negative reviews cite inconsistent staffing oversight, operational issues like early closures and pool schedule discrepancies, and billing/membership cancellation problems.

Friendly staffclean facilitiesgood exercise equipmentmodern virus protection measures

Calhoun County Ymca Jr Afterschool Care

3.94 score

3.9(9)

1512 Jackson St, Port Lavaca, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Reviews are mixed with significant inconsistencies. Most reviewers praise the facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. However, negative reviews cite staff inattentiveness, operational issues like early closures, and unresponsive customer service regarding membership cancellations.

Fabulous facilitiesfriendly staffclean facilitygood exercise equipment

Tots And Tikes Learning Center

3.62 score

3.3(6)

411 W Main St, Port Lavaca, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

TOTS AND TIKES LEARNING CENTER receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the friendly, professional staff, good hygiene, communication, and safe facilities. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious concerns including employee smoking, inadequate diaper changes, health issues, and unsafe transportation practices.

friendly and professional staffgood hygiene and cleanlinessclear communication about allergies and napping issueslarge clean playground

Child Daycare & Preschools in Port Lavaca, Texas

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Port Lavaca, Texas, making up 89% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Port Lavaca, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Port Lavaca, Texas, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Port Lavaca, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Port Lavaca offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Texas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Port Lavaca for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Port Lavaca must be licensed by Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Port Lavaca, Texas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Port Lavaca

Top Rated

Ladybug Learning Center

Babies & Beyond Daycare

Calhoun County Ymca Hjm Afterschool Care

Calhoun County Ymca Jr Afterschool Care

Tots And Tikes Learning Center

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Daycare types in Port Lavaca