Daycare Cost in Bexar County, TX
Childcare pricing data for Bexar County, Texas (2022). Population: 2,014,059.
Compared to Texas Average
Center-based infant care in Bexar County costs $8,892/year, which is $1,325 more (18% above average) compared to the Texas average of $7,567/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $171/week | $8,892 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $160/week | $8,320 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $156/week | $8,112 |
| Family Infant | $154/week | $8,008 |
| Family Toddler | $148/week | $7,696 |
| Family Preschool | $146/week | $7,592 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Bexar County is $67,275. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 13%, center-based infant care in Bexar County exceeds this threshold.
Childcare in Bexar County, TX
Bexar County, centered on San Antonio, is home to 2.0 million residents and is known as Military City, USA, hosting Joint Base San Antonio — the largest joint military installation in the Department of Defense, encompassing Fort Sam Houston, Lackland AFB, and Randolph AFB. Military and defense-related employers, USAA headquarters, healthcare systems (Methodist, Baptist), and the growing cybersecurity sector define the local economy. Infant care averages around $8,892 per year, among the more affordable rates for a major metro area, reflecting San Antonio's lower cost of living. The county has a predominantly Hispanic population, and bilingual Spanish-English childcare is widely available and in high demand.
Finding Care
San Antonio's north side (Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Alamo Ranch) has the highest concentration of quality childcare centers, while the south and west sides of the county have fewer providers and more reliance on family childcare homes. Military families on or near the three JBSA installations can access Child Development Centers (CDCs) through MilChildCare.com, though waitlists for on-base care range from 3 to 18 months depending on the child's age and installation. Texas Rising Star-rated programs are well-distributed across the county, and San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA provides a locally funded pre-K option unique to this community.
Local Resources
Workforce Solutions Alamo administers childcare subsidies and CCR&R services for Bexar County through the Texas Workforce Commission, helping families find providers and apply for financial assistance. Pre-K 4 SA, a voter-approved city program, operates four full-day education centers and partners with dozens of community providers, offering free high-quality pre-K to San Antonio four-year-olds. The county's Head Start and Early Head Start programs are operated by Family Service Association, the San Antonio Independent School District, and the Parent/Child Incorporated network, with over 100 sites.
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Other Counties in Texas
Counties with similar daycare costs to Bexar County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Atascosa County | $8,892 | same |
| Bandera County | $8,892 | same |
| Comal County | $8,892 | same |
| Frio County | $8,892 | same |
| Gillespie County | $8,892 | same |