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How much does a child care provider cost in Flower Mound, TX in 2026?
In Flower Mound, TX, the average child care provider earns about $14.76 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $590/week or $2,558/month. Most Flower Mound families pay somewhere in the $10–$22/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 54 live child care provider listings in Flower Mound on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $590
- Monthly
- $2,558
- Annual
- $30,701
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What drives the price
Most Flower Mound families pay somewhere in the $10–$22/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.
Experience
Number of kids
| 1 kid (baseline) | $14.76 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$15.76 |
| 3+ kids | ~$16.76+ |
Hours & schedule
| Weekday 9–5 (standard) | — |
|---|---|
| Evening/weekend | +$2–4/hr |
| Last-minute | +$3–5/hr |
Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.
Full-time, part-time, and live-in child care provider rates
| Arrangement | Typical hours | Average rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 35–50 hrs/week | $17.88/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $13.62/hr |
Part-time runs slightly lower per hour than full-time here, which often means strong full-time demand supports higher rates for committed schedules.
How do Flower Mound child care provider rates compare to state and national averages?
Flower Mound runs below the U.S. average for child care provider rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.
Hiring child care in Flower Mound, TX typically costs about 2% less than the Texas average of $15/hour and 12% less than the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TX | $15/hr | — |
| Texas | $15/hr | +2% |
| United States | $17/hr | +14% |
Where Flower Mound, TX fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough child care provider data to compare, with rates ranging from $13.04/hour in El Paso to $19.96/hour in Austin.
Below: how each compares to the Flower Mound, TX average of $14.76/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by child care provider rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Flower Mound, TX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $19.96 | +35% | |
| 2 | Dallas | $17.39 | +18% | |
| 3 | Fort Worth | $16.25 | +10% | |
| 4 | Houston | $16.13 | +9% | |
| 5 | Katy | $15.82 | +7% | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $14.84 | +1% | |
| 7 | Denton | $14.61 | -1% | |
| 8 | College Station | $13.35 | -10% | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $13.33 | -10% | |
| 10 | El Paso | $13.04 | -12% |
Tips to find a great child care provider without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best child care on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced child care with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
- Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
- Be specific about hours upfront. Most child care will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
- Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
- Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a child care provider in Flower Mound, TX
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with child care — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse child care provider profiles in Flower Mound, TX
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
- 02
Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the child care whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.
- 03
Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day
Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a child care provider fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your child care provider
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Available child care in Flower Mound, TX
54 active listings in Flower Mound
Nanny Yazmin
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Nanny Charlotte
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Nanny Lidia
Nanny Lidia
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I am comfortable doing transport to and from extracurriculars, cooking,children's crafting, laundry and light housework if needed. I am comfortable working with sick children. I have previously worked as a camp counselor for an entire summer in 2019, I've also refereed ages three to nine in soccer since I was twelve and I am the oldest of four kids which practically means i'm the second mother at home:)
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Nanny Megan
Nanny Megan
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I have been babysitting for years and have also worked in jobs where I planned things for kids to do to keep them occupied. I love being their friend!
