Child Care

Harris County

NameContactServices/Eligibility
Baker Ripley, Early REACH (Raising Educational Access for Children in Harris County)Phone: 713-547-8280
Email: earlyreach@bakerripley.org 
Early REACH is a pilot program to provide high-quality child care for children ages 0 to 4. Child care is provided at no cost to families so that parent(s) may work or attend school. A Partnership of Harris County, BakerRipley, and United Way of Greater Houston to provide high-quality child care at no cost to eligible families.
Eligibility: 
Age 0 to 4
Live in Harris County
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
Live in a family that earns 85% or less than the State Median Income
Live in an area of high need (.75 or above) according to the Social Vulnerability Index
Are experiencing homelessness
Are in foster care
Receive WIC, SNAP, TANF, free or reduced lunch, or SSI income
Baker Ripley, Child Care Payment ScholarshipsMore information can be found here: https://www.wrksolutions.com/for-individuals/financial-aid/financial-assistance-for-child-care/parent-and-child-care-scholarshipsIn partnership with Workforce Solutions, BakerRipley supports families by providing scholarships for children from birth to 13 years of age. Funding is provided by Harris County and Workforce Solutions in the Gulf Coast, Capital Area, Coastal Bend, East Texas, and Rural Capital Areas. In most cases, parents pay a portion of child care based on their household income and the number of children receiving care.
Parent Eligibility:
Each parent and step-parent, living in the household, must be working, attending school, in training/other educational program through a bachelors degree (time limitations apply), or a combination of these, at least an average of 25 hours a week over a review period for single parents or 50 combined hours for 2-parent households or actively looking for employment.
AAMA Early ChildhoodPhone: 713-929-2442
Email: vghernandez@aama.org
Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. Our hours are designed to accommodate your busy schedule, with care available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.